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Wisconsin: New Concealed Carry Law – Update

By |2021-01-28T20:58:23-06:00December 10th, 2011|Blog|

Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Justice posted an extensive guidance on the implementation of the new Wisconsin concealed carry law, 2011 Wisconsin Act 35.  For a summary of the DOJ’s emergency rules and procedures enacted to implement the new concealed carry law, see the DOJ’s website: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/ConcealedCarry/ConcealedCarry.asp http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/ConcealedCarry/ccw-faq-20111020.pdf On November 7, 2011, the Joint Committee [...]

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Wisconsin: New Concealed Carry Law

By |2021-01-28T20:58:18-06:00November 30th, 2011|Blog|

Effective November 1, 2011, the Wisconsin legislature enacted a new concealed carry law, 2011 Wisconsin Act 35 (the “Act”).  Wisconsin joined the other 48 states that allow their residents to carry concealed weapons.  In essence, the Act permits qualified residents to carry certain concealed weapons, including electric weapons, into parks, beaches, private business properties, and [...]

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IRS Announced New Pension Plan Limitations for 2012

By |2021-01-28T20:58:23-06:00October 21st, 2011|Blog, Compensation, Uncategorized|

The IRS announced today the cost of living adjustments affecting the pension plan contribution limitations for tax year 2012.   Many of the pension plan limitations for 2012 will increase due to the cost-of-living index adjustment.  Some of the important changes are summarized below: The elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most [...]

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Feldman Law Offices Joins the Top Tier Legal Group

By |2020-06-18T11:03:47-05:00October 20th, 2011|Blog, Lexern Law Group News|

We are pleased to announce that Oleg Feldman has been selected to be part of Top Tier Legal Group, LLC.  Top Tier Legal Group is a company that provides the general public with a network of some of the best, most trusted attorneys in the Southeastern Wisconsin.  The company recruits attorneys that have been recommended to [...]

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IRS: A New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program

By |2021-01-28T20:58:22-06:00September 22nd, 2011|Blog|

The IRS launched a new program that will enable many employers to resolve past worker classification issues at a low cost by voluntarily reclassifying their workers.  This new program will allow employers the opportunity to get into compliance by making a minimal payment covering past payroll tax obligations rather than waiting for an IRS audit. [...]

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September 11, 2001, a day we will never forget

By |2015-07-31T15:11:59-05:00September 9th, 2011|Blog, Lexern Law Group News|

We remember the heroes who risked their lives to save the lives of many.  Dedicated to the memory of those lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "9/11 was one of the saddest days in American History. On 9/11 moment of silence is a must because we have to remember all of those who [...]

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Illinois: Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies – What You Need to Know

By |2021-01-28T21:00:17-06:00September 4th, 2011|Blog, Business Structure|

Recently, Illinois became one of the states to permit formation of low-profit limited liability companies (often called “L3Cs”), by adopting 805 ILCS 180/1-26, as added by P.A. 96-126 (the “Act”).  The main advantages of L3Cs are their tax treatment and flexibility generally associated with the limited liability companies.  Unlike traditional not-for-profit entities, L3Cs do not [...]

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Job Interview Questions to Avoid

By |2021-01-28T20:58:17-06:00August 23rd, 2011|Blog, Hiring Practices|

There aren’t many recent cases challenging companies’ hiring practices.  This is primarily due to the secluded nature of the job interviews and the associated difficulties with proving such practices.  However, if inappropriate interview questions are persistent and asked of multiple job applicants, an employer may find itself in a costly legal action, defending against the [...]

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Individual Income Tax Information for Tax Year 2008 Is Now Available On-Line

By |2021-01-28T20:58:22-06:00July 22nd, 2011|Blog, Tax Law|

Individual income tax information by state and zip code for tax year 2008 is now available to download (in excel format) from the IRS TaxStats' website.  Please click here to find the information or follow this link - www.irs.gov/taxstats/index.html. .................................................................................................................................. Should you have any questions regarding the above-mentioned issues or other tax-related matters, please contact [...]

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Wisconsin: Classification of Employees vs. Independent Contractors — Significant Risks of Non-Compliance

By |2016-12-10T02:40:29-06:00July 14th, 2011|Blog|

Effective January 1, 2011, the Wisconsin legislature adopted a new law, intended to address perceived violations of the employee classification laws by the construction industry.  The new law, 2009 Wisconsin Act 292 (the “Act”), gives the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (the “DWD”) substantial enforcing power to investigate and enforce worker misclassification issues involving employers [...]

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The Lexern Law Group, Ltd. is an Illinois and Wisconsin business and estate planning law firm, located in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. We primarily serve clients that are located in North-Western Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, including Libertyville, Lake Forest, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Wheeling, Palatine, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Grayslake, Arlington Heights, Kildeer, Schaumburg, Gurnee, Deerfield, Deer Park, and Barrington areas. In Wisconsin, we serve clients in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and Mequon counties. We represent business owners and licensed professionals, such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and their families in business, business succession, and estate planning matters.

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