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A Virtual Breakfast Briefing with the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Dealing With a Positive COVID-19 Test in the Workplace
Facing a pandemic that will just not go away, many employers are faced with the issues that go with having an employee (or employee’s family member) test positive for COVID-19. This program will discuss what an employer should do, including a discussion of the changing guidance provided by the various agencies, contact tracing, isolation and quarantines.
Panelists: Jon Eiden – Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Jim Macy – Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
When: Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast Briefing Webinar (Zoom) Click here to register on the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce website
For more information contact: Susan E. Lovern (414) 287-1286 slovern@vonbriesen.com
von BRIESEN & ROPER, S.C. LAUNCHES CHICAGO OFFICE AND
WELCOMES NINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWYERS
MILWAUKEE, WI – Susan E. Lovern, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced that the intellectual property lawyers of the former Miller, Matthias & Hull LLP firm have joined the firm’s new downtown Chicago office at One North Franklin Street, Suite 2350. In addition to nine lawyers and a registered patent agent, five staff including a patent illustrator have joined the firm. Miller, Matthias & Hull LLP, was a boutique IP firm that had been focused exclusively on patent prosecution and counseling services and previously had been named a “Go-To Law Firm®”, by Corporate Counsel Magazine when conducting a survey of the Chief Patent Counsel of the Fortune 500.
Lovern said, “We have had our sights on both patent prosecution and Chicago as part of our strategic growth plan, and we’re thrilled to be expanding our client services and market presence with this incredible group. The lawyers of Miller, Matthias & Hull have built a superb IP and trademark practice over the last 15 years. They are excited to be joining von Briesen’s larger platform and footprint to meet the needs of their clients and ours. The culture and personality of our firms are a great fit.” Click here to read the complete press release.
von BRIESEN & ROPER, S.C. GROWS STATEWIDE, ADDING LAWYERS ANDPROFESSIONALS IN EAU CLAIRE, MILWAUKEE, NEENAH AND GREEN BAY
MILWAUKEE, WI – von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced that six lawyers and one non-lawyer professional recently joined the firm in locations throughout Wisconsin.
Three Eau Claire lawyers joined the firm, Mindy K. Dale, Lindsey S.M. Minser and David A. Richie. The Milwaukee office added two lawyers, Kelly L. Krause and Sumeeta A. Krishnaney. The Neenah office added one lawyer, Mmeli Obi. The Green Bay office added one non-lawyer professional, Pamela W. Schneider (CPA, JD, LL.M, CMA).
Susan Lovern, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, said, “Our growth around the state and our new footprint in Eau Claire is a response to serving our clients and markets throughout the state in many fast-growing legal areas such as school, municipal, litigation and estate planning. We are excited to further our commitment to Wisconsin of providing unparalleled service and cost-effective representation with this great group of professionals”. Click here to read the entire press release.
Decision-Making in Complex and Volatile Times
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Cybersecurity Webinar Series
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Mark the occasion by learning how to reduce cyber risks for yourself and your organization. Join us for a series of webinars on risks, trends, IT security attack and defense, and mitigation and response techniques.
Recommended CPE: Up to 5.5 credits available, Information Technology
See the event web page for details and CPE information.
Webinars October 13 (1 – 2:30 p.m. CT) – Risks and Trends in Cybersecurity and Fraud This session will describe the threat landscape, discuss regulatory efforts to address the threat, and provide insight on how business leaders can effectively address this emerging threat.
October 20 (1 – 3 p.m. CT) – Purple Network Eaters: Live IT Security Attack and Defense This session will discuss network attacks from two perspectives: the attacker (red team) and the defender (blue team). The goal is that attackers and defenders can work collaboratively (red + blue = purple).
October 27 (1 – 3 p.m. CT) – Data Breaches – Mitigation and Response Strategies This session will summarize the latest information on cybersecurity risks and how breaches occur. We will explore governance and compliance frameworks and current practices for the business to define and manage an incident response program.
Questions? Contact Julie Rubelowski at julie.rubelowski@CLAconnect.com or 414-721-7560.
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PPP and Workforce Updates Thursday, October 1
Virtual 2 – 2:30 p.m. Central
Join our multipart livestream series every Thursday to engage in the latest changes related to these uncertain times. You’ll hear strategies for navigating what these developments mean for you. Instead of utilizing the chat feature, please email us during the livestream at livestream@CLAconnect.com with your questions for the specialists and we will feed them live during the session today and in the future.
Questions? Contact Heather Kloster at heather.kloster@CLAconnect.com or 626-387-8281.
Can’t make it? Fill out the registration form and you will receive an email with the recording following the event.
Unlocking Cash During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Webinar September 23 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT
Join us for our final webinar in the series that highlights hot topics, updates, and helpful tips for finding tax savings opportunities and increasing cash flow during these unprecedented times.
See the event web page for details.
Join us for our fifth and final webinar! September 23 – NOL, Disaster Relief, 162(j), Refundable Credits, Inventory, COAT Tool
Past Webinars August 26 – Employer Incentives for Employee Retention – View Recording September 2 – Utility Study and Sales Tax Reverse Audit – View Recording September 9 – Cost Segregation, Qualified Improvement Property, and Research and Development Credits – View Recording September 16 – Telecommunications – View Recording
Can’t make a particular webinar? Fill out the webinar registration and you will receive an email with the webinar recording and slides following the event. Also, check out our event calendar to see what else is happening.
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PPP and Payroll Tax Deferral: Know Your Options Thursday, September 10
Join this week's livestream as we discuss PPP and payroll tax deferrals. Understand your options so you can make decisions that are right for you. Instead of utilizing the chat feature, please email us during the livestream at livestream@CLAconnect.com with your questions for the specialists and we will feed them live during the session today and in the future.
Unlocking Cash During COVID-19 Webinar
Weekly Webinars September 9, 16, and 23 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT
Join us for a complimentary webinar series that highlights hot topics, updates, and helpful tips for finding tax savings opportunities and increasing cash flow during these unprecedented times.
September 9 — Cost Segregation, Qualified Improvement Property, and Research and Development Credits Questions?
Contact Julie Rubelowski at julie.rubelowski@CLAconnect.com or 414-721-7560.
Weekly Webinars August 26, September 2, 9, 16, and 23 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT
Wednesday Webinars August 26 — Employer Incentives for Employee Retention September 2 — Utility Study and Sales Tax Reverse Audit September 9 — Cost Segregation, Qualified Improvement Property and Research and Development Credits September 16 – Telecommunications September 23 – NOL, Disaster Relief, 162(j), Refundable Credits, Inventory, COAT Tool