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01.18.21
On December 22, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule revising the FLSA’s tip regulations. In theory, the new rule will go into effect on March 01, 2021. However, it is anticipated that either the Democratic-controlled Congress or incoming Biden administration may eliminate or make substantial revisions to the rule before it can take effect. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel prior to making changes to their tip pooling practices.
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On September 14th, Public Health Madison & Dane County sent a letter to all licensed establishments in Madison (with a copy to all licensed food and drink establishments in Dane County) to remind them of the provisions of PHMDC’s Emergency Order #9 and inform them of the possibility of increased fines if they do not comply with public health order
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that hemp license applications and registrations for the 2020 Wisconsin growing season are now available.
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04.22.19
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the new “it girl” in Wisconsin with an assortment of CBD products offered across the state – from tinctures to beer. As CBD products continue to gain in popularity, it’s important that businesses understand basic state and federal rules.
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Whether alcohol licenses are required for wedding barns continues to remain uncertain as a lawsuit is filed against the Evers Administration over the prior administration’s conflicting interpretations of Wisconsin’s alcohol licensing laws.
As discussed in a prior post, on November 16, 2018, former Attorney General Brad Schimel issued an informal and nonbinding analysis of Wisconsin’s alcohol license laws concluding that event venues, like wedding barns, qualify as “public places” under Wis. Stat. § 125.09(1), requiring an alcohol license to allow the consumption of alcohol on premises.
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Every developer who subdivides property, by plat or certified survey map (both of which I’ll refer to as “plats,”), eventually has to deal with the question of how to make provision for necessary utility easements. Frequently, municipalities, civil engineers, and surveyors suggest granting easements by placing a notation on the face of the plat itself. To do so avoids the need to negotiate, sign, and record separate easement agreements with each utility provider. Problem solved, right?
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On November 16, 2018, Attorney General Brad Schimel issued an informal letter analyzing whether event venues rented for private events must seek an alcohol license to allow the consumption of alcohol beverages at the venue.
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A spooky Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to prohibit joint ownership of operation of a cemetery and a funeral home.
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05.01.18
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The change would affect retail food establishments in Madison that process food that have more than $25,000 per year in gross sales and is proposed to take effect on April 1, 2017.
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