Author: LawtonCates
Contractors have the ability to use liens to protect their ability to get paid for the work they have done. Generally speaking, a lien is a legal interest in someone else’s property that a creditor, in this case the contractor, possesses until the debt is paid. Various parties involved in a construction project can get […]
On August 7, 2019 LawtonCates filed a lawsuit that will seek class action status to obtain protection and remedies for Wisconsin consumers affected by the Capital One data breach. The suit alleges that Capital One violated the Wisconsin Consumer Act when it failed to provide adequate protection for personal private information submitted by people who […]
Who Should Have A Will? Anyone of sound mind and at least 18 years of age can create a will. A will is particularly important for single or married individuals who wish to exercise control over the distribution of their property. If you die without a will you are said to die intestate. This means that your property […]
Almost everyone in our country has some familiarity with the Miranda warnings if for no other reason than they are repeated in almost every crime movie or criminal justice based television show. We all seem to intrinsically know that we have a right to remain silent and to consult with an attorney prior to speaking […]
EXHIBIT 1: The Public Relations Campaign When the news broke in 1994 that 79-year-old Stella Liebeck won $2.9 million in punitive damages from McDonald’s for spilling hot coffee in her lap, the talk show pundits, comedians and news media went crazy. But instead of running from a story that many still believe epitomizes “jackpot justice,” […]
Winter has come early to Wisconsin. It’s a good time to brush up on safe winter driving. As the snow flies, keep these tips in mind. Vehicle Maintenance Cold, snow and salt can be hard on your vehicle. Breakdowns in winter can be life threatening. Have your car serviced by a qualified mechanic for routine maintenance. Make […]
Residential fires in America caused 14,700 injuries, 2,470 deaths and $12.4 billion in damages in 2012. While statistically smaller by comparison, grill fires tallied 140 injuries, 10 deaths and $96 million in property damage annually from 2007 to 2011, according to reports from the National Fire Protection Association. Grills, hibachis and barbecues on residential properties […]
Production workers at the Kraft foods plant in Madison, Wisconsin are required to wear protective gear and clothing to ensure sanitary conditions. They are not allowed to take these items home, and since 1985 Kraft has not paid its workers for the time it takes to get to these items, put them on and take them […]
In this video I answer the questions I most often receive about obtaining a pardon in Wisconsin. I provide you with a brief overview of the Governor’s pardon power and list the four criteria you must meet in order to be eligible to receive a pardon. If you feel one of our attorneys in Madison may be able […]
In keeping with the December spirit of reflection, we reviewed a year’s worth of headlines for a list of the top safety and justice stories from 2016. Progress was made, but there are still many challenges ahead. Thanks for supporting civil justice! Are you making all those lists and checking them twice? Gifts? Holiday cards? […]