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                                <![CDATA[A Career Built on Listening]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Honoring Ellen Frantz after 46 years of service Before smartphones, email, or even routine fax transmissions, Ellen Frantz found herself preparing to argue a case that would help shape Wisconsin law. The case involved a man in a persistent vegetative state whose guardian wanted to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. The legal question was whether a guardian could make that decision when the...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:55:50 -0500</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Wisconsin relationships and the law: Key differences between marriage, domestic partnership, and living together]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Over the past few decades, fewer Americans are getting married, and more couples are choosing to live together instead. Data from the Pew Research Center shows that the share of U.S. adults who are married has declined from about 58 percent in 1995 to roughly 53 percent today, while the number of adults living with an unmarried partner continues to rise. Among adults ages 18–44, more people have...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:38:58 -0500</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[What Is Elder Law? A Guide for Wisconsin Families]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Many families first encounter elder law during a stressful moment. A parent is hospitalized. A spouse receives a difficult diagnosis. A doctor asks who has authority to make decisions, and no one is quite sure. Those situations are more common than people expect, and they often reveal gaps in planning that weren’t obvious before. Elder law focuses on what happens when you need help managing...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:06 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Winter Slip and Fall Liability in Wisconsin: When Are Property Owners Responsible?]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Winter weather is unavoidable in Wisconsin, but injuries caused by snow and ice often lead to confusion about legal responsibility. Each winter, homeowners, landlords, and business owners ask the same question: Am I liable if someone slips and falls on my property? Wisconsin law draws an important distinction between natural winter conditions and hazards created or worsened by human action and...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:42:00 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Parenting Arrangements: The Risk of “Just for Now” Decisions]]>
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                                <![CDATA[What parents intend as a short-term solution can carry long-term legal consequences under Wisconsin family law. When parents separate in Wisconsin, decisions often need to be made quickly. One parent may move out. Children still need to get to school. Daily routines need to continue. In that moment, many parents agree to a temporary parenting arrangement, something informal meant to work just for...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:22:22 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[When DIY and AI Legal Documents Stop Working]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Online templates and AI tools have made it easier than ever to draft legal documents without a lawyer. With a few prompts or clicks, people can create wills, contracts, parenting agreements, and other important documents in minutes. The problem isn’t that these tools are always wrong. It’s that they’re built to standardize, while legal documents often turn on nuance. That mismatch is why the most...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:07:55 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[William Brookley joins Johns, Flaherty & Collins, S.C.]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Attorney William A. Brookley has joined Johns, Flaherty & Collins as an associate, bringing experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, real estate disputes, business matters, and municipal prosecution. Before joining the firm, Brookley practiced at Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei LLP, where he handled a wide range of civil matters, including insurance defense, real estate and commercial...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Your 2026 Personal Document Refresh: What to Keep, What to Shred, What to Save]]>
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                                <![CDATA[  The start of a new year is a good time to take stock, not just of finances and goals, but of the paperwork that follows you through life. Many people keep important documents far longer than necessary, while others unknowingly discard records they’ll need later. A simple annual document review can reduce clutter, protect against identity theft, and help ensure your legal and financial affairs...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:31:51 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Simple Q1 Tasks That Save Small Business Owners Money and Stress Later]]>
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                                <![CDATA[For small business owners, the first quarter of the year often sets the tone for everything that follows. Between tax preparation, staffing decisions, and new business goals, Q1 can feel overwhelming. It’s also one of the best times to handle a few practical planning tasks that help reduce costs, avoid surprises, and limit stress later in the year. These steps don’t require a major overhaul —...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:49:00 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Attorney Napela Shim named partner at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, S.C.]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Attorney Napela Shim, who joined Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC in 2023, has been named a partner at the firm. Shim focuses her practice on family law and probate litigation, bringing both strong advocacy and notable compassion to her work with clients. Before joining the firm, she built a broad legal foundation through roles including law clerk for a high-net-worth estate planning firm in the...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Three Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Organize in January]]>
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                                <![CDATA[January is a natural time to get organized — finances, calendars, and long-overdue paperwork included. It’s also an ideal moment to review a few essential estate planning and personal planning documents that many people overlook until a problem arises. You don’t need to overhaul everything at once. Start with these three documents that can have an outsized impact on clarity, control, and peace of...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:35:00 -0600</pubDate>

                            
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                                <![CDATA[Why your business needs an AI risk assessment]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea. From customer service chatbots to software that screens job applicants, AI already shapes how Wisconsin businesses operate. The benefits — speed, efficiency, and insight — are clear. But so are the risks. A single AI misstep could cost you money, damage your reputation, or trigger legal problems. An AI risk assessment helps you avoid those...]]>
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                            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:53:59 -0500</pubDate>

                            
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