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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Asbestos Verdict Against Facility Owner Under ‘Safe Place Statute’

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the 2021 Lorbiecki asbestos verdict against Pabst Brewing Co. under Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute. The Court reaffirmed the heightened, non-delegable duty under the Safe Place Statute for employers and facility owners to “do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of such employees and frequenters.” The Court did, however, reduce the punitive damages award levied against Pabst....

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Ranks HAWS-KM Among 2022 Best Law Firms

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New Attorney, Aidan Zielske, Joins HAWS-KM

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HAWS-KM Proudly Honors 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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Brandon T. Glanz and Aidan Zielske1

EEOC Unveils COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Employers

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines underway for segments of the population, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published guidance for employers...

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Aidan Zielske1

Minnesota Insurers Evaluate Claims Practices in the Wake of Peterson Decision

The Minnesota Supreme Court’s recent decision affects insurers doing business in Minnesota. This article highlights key factors to help you avoid bad faith findings and the handling of intrusive discovery...

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R. John Wells and Molly Billion1

Minn. Supreme Court Refuses to Deviate from Prior Statute of Limitations Application in Asbestos Lawsuits

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently affirmed long-standing precedent holding that the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims begins to run once asbestos is discovered to be the source of an injury...

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