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7/28/2010
Axley Brynelson health care Attorney Guy DuBeau comments on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent ruling that a 2007 raid of a medical malpractice fund was unconstitutional in the Wisconsin Law Journal article, “Court ruling provides guidance, but not definitive answer, on fund raids by state.”

7/27/2010
Axley Brynelson Attorney Jodi S. Yin joins some of the best lawyers statewide in being selected as a Wisconsin Law Journal 2010 Up and Coming Lawyer.

7/26/2010
The Daily Reporter profiles Axley Brynelson Attorney Saul C. Glazer in the article "Following in His Father's Footsteps - To a Point."

6/29/2010
Axley Brynelson's Managing Partner Attorney John C. Mitby highlights the firm's energy savings and green initiatives in the Wisconsin Law Journal article "Renewable energy gives law firms edge with clients."

6/10/2010
Listen as Axley Brynelson's Managing Partner Attorney John C. Mitby talks business in his featured appearance on the radio show In Business with Jody and Joan. Download a podcast of the broadcast here.

6/9/2010
Madison Magazine's June 2010 issue features pictures from Axley Brynelson's 125th anniversary party. Click here to see the spread.

5/24/2010
The Western District of Wisconsin Federal Bar Association installed Axley Brynelson Attorney Andrew. J. Clarkowski as its President Friday, May 21, 2010. Clarkowski previously served on the Board of Governors before he was elected Vice President/President-Elect in 2009.

5/20/2010
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently decided that the phrase “hit and run” does not require fleeing. Because “hit-and-run” is ambiguous, an insured is entitled to uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, even if the driver stops to inquire before leaving.

Axley Brynelson Attorney Timothy M. Barber authored the amicus brief, arguing that the phrase “hit-and-run” vehicle includes an unidentified vehicle that strikes an insured, whose operator is unknown, and who flees the scene of an accident without providing identifying information.

5/13/2010
Axley Brynelson Attorney Jason J. Knutson comments on Wisconsin's new bill banning text messaging while driving in the Wisconsin Law Journal article "Attorneys voice concern over text message ban."

5/2/2010
Axley Brynelson Managing Partner John C. Mitby talks about the firm’s 125th anniversary, changes in today’s legal industry, the real estate market and using alternative billing in the Wisconsin State Journal’s Executive Q&A section.

5/2/2010
In the Wisconsin State Journal article “New law boosts penalties for those who scam elderly,” Axley Brynelson Attorney Jason J. Knutson comments on a new state law protecting people age 65 and older from securities swindlers.

4/23/2010
The Village of Greendale Fire and Police Commission unanimously appointed Axley Brynelson Attorney Patrick J. Farley as one of its five commissioners.

4/19/2010
Axley Brynelson Firm Administrator Bruce A. Wichmann comments on increasing health care costs and its effect on small and mid-size law firms in the Wisconsin Law Journal article “Firms less able to use benefits in recruiting.”

4/18/2010
In Diversity Insight's recently published article "Wal-Mart Settles Sex Discrimination Suit for $11.7," Axley Brynelson Attorney Saul C. Glazer highlights the substantial risks employers face with respect to claims of systemic discriminatory practices.

4/2/2010
The Wisconsin Law Journal features Axley Brynelson's Bicycle Accident Injury Team in the article "PI Firm Focuses on Bike Injury Cases."

4/1/2010
Axley Brynelson Attorney Robert V. Petershack talks about copyright law, social media and the Internet during a webcast with IMS Web Content Management Solutions. View the full webcast and PowerPoint presentation here.

3/22/2010
Attorney Timothy D. Edwards offers some guidelines on finding a balance between hoarding unnecessary electronic documents and deleting documents that could be useful in the future in the Wisconsin Law Journal article "Destroying Electronic Documents Safely."

3/19/2010
In a breakthrough condemnation case, Attorneys Steven M. Streck, Sara K. Beachy and Timothy M. Barber won an appeal based on exclusion of evidence from the original trial, reversing a $150,000 judgment for their client. The case will be published so other judges can reference it in settling similar disputes. Read more in the article "ATC Wins Condemation Case on Appeal."

3/17/2010
Firm administrator Bruce A. Wichmann offers his view on adjusting conventional office hours to allow flex time for experienced attorneys in the Wisconsin Law Journal article, “Firms Flexing Their Hours to Retain Talent.”

3/8/2010
In Business magazine names Axley Brynelson Attorney Rebecca M. Orvick as one of 2010's Top 40 Executives Under 40. Orvick is recognized for her humanitarian, entrepreneurial and legal expertise in this month's issue.

3/5/2010
A legal opinion by Axley Brynelson Attorney Timothy D. Fenner plays a critical role in sorting out the state’s conflicting Smart Growth development plans and a government regulation that could potentially invalidate any Smart Growth project. Read the full news story here.

2/24/2010
In Diversity Insight's recently published article "Language of Prosperity: Multilingual Employees," Axley Brynelson Attorney Claudia N. Lombardo highlights the benefits of employing bilingual or multilingual staff, and the growing need for these language skills in the workplace.

2/22/2010
Attorney Timothy D. Edwards discusses which electronic HR documents are worth saving and how to streamline electronic recordkeeping in his upcoming audio conference Tuesday, February 23, “Electronic Records Rules for HR: How and What to Save and Delete.”

2/3/2010
Axley Brynelson Attorney Timothy D. Edwards comments on Wisconsin's proposed rules governing discovery of electronically stored information in the State Bar of Wisconsin's Inside Track article "Scope of proposed electronic discovery rules debated at public hearing."

1/25/2010
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is to decide whether uninsured motorist coverage exists for a hit-and-run accident when the driver stops to see if the victim needs assistance before leaving without giving a name or other identification.

Axley Brynelson Attorney Timothy M. Barber authored the amicus brief, arguing that the phrase “hit-and-run” vehicle includes an unidentified vehicle that strikes an insured, whose operator is unknown, and who flees the scene of an accident without providing identifying information.

1/25/2010
Axley Brynelson Managing Partner John C. Mitby talks about the firm’s rich past and anticipating clients’ needs in the Wisconsin Law Journal article “Rolling with the punches: How the oldest law firms evolve and adapt.”
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5/24/2010
Western District Bar Association Names Clarkowski President

3/22/2010
Knutson, Barber and Lombardo Tackle Bicycle Accident Injuries

1/12/2010
Axley Brynelson law firm begins 2010 with new Managing Partner and 125 years of service

12/22/2009
Axley Brynelson Names Pelletier, Warner Partners in the Firm

12/21/2009
Axley Brynelson Attorneys Named 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers