While mediation is voluntary, in most counties in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Waukesha County, the Court will order the parties to attend mediation. This does not mean that the parties must settle at mediation, only that they will attend.
What Happens at Mediation?
Mediation usually takes place after most of the discovery has been [...]
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What happens if I get sued? - Part 4 Mediation
What happens if I get sued? - Part 2- Discovery
After the initial pleadings are entered, there will generally be a scheduling conference between the Attorneys and the Judge to set the schedule for the case. Part of that schedule will include a date in which all discovery must be completed.
Litigation has been described as playing poker with everyone’s cards face up. While [...]
What are my damages in a breach of contract lawsuit?
In many litigation cases, the question is not, “was there a breach”, but rather “what are my damages.” As smart business people, the decision must always be what is my likelihood of success combined with my likely award. Unfortunately, there are many times when one party is as right as rain, but if the damages [...]
Karma applies in Contracts as well- Fraudulant Contracts will not be upheld
The Wisconsin Law Journal brought a recent case to my attention about a man who wrote up a contract with his brother to try and cheat his now ex-wife out of some of the family assets.
The terms of the contract were that Stanley, who was thinking of getting divorced, transferred 20 acres of land [...]
