Firm Honors Founder at Wisconsin Historical Society Annual Luncheon
On May 16, 2023, the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) hosted the Robert B.L. Murphy…
Attorney DeKraay Leads Guardian ad Litem Training 2023 for Wisconsin State Bar
On May 11, 2023, Family Law Attorney Sarah DeKraay served as Program Chair and…
Article Explains CBD and Industrial Hemp Issues in Wisconsin Law
This brief article helps to explain why CBD and industrial hemp can still…
Understanding Legal Issues Surrounding CBD and Industrial Hemp in Wisconsin
The recent legalization of industrial hemp containing less than 0.3%…
Understanding the Basics of an OWI/DUI in Wisconsin
Drunk driving laws in Wisconsin do not just include alcohol. This article relays basic information about OWI/DUI offenses in Wisconsin, how the initial legal process might play out if pulled over by police, advice to drivers, and what rights drivers do and don't have if picked up for drunk driving.…
Legal Considerations in Getting Ready for Wisconsin's 2023 New LLC Law
Wisconsin's new Limited Liability Company (LLC) law, which completely…
Mendoza Emcees Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Event
Murphy Desmond attorney Mario Mendoza served as the emcee of the 12th Annual…
Firm Sponsors Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheon
Murphy Desmond S.C. was pleased to once again sponsor the 2022…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors United Way Women United Philanthropy Brunch
On September 10, 2021, the firm co-sponsored United Way of Dane County's Women…
Article Explains the Initial Process if Charged with Drunk Driving in Wisconsin
Drunk driving laws in Wisconsin do not just include alcohol. This article relays basic information…
Brock, Walsh, and Wyosnick Named Shareholders
Murphy Desmond is pleased to announce that attorneys Julie Brock, Julia Walsh, and Nils Wyosnick…
Attorney Rick Petri Passes
It is with heavy hearts that the firm announces the passing on January…
Form I-9 Flexibilities Extended
On October 11, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced…
Employment Law: Review Your Anti-Harassment Policies Before a Court Reviews It For You
A Milwaukee-area employer learned the hard way that its policy prohibiting sexual harassment was…
COVID Vaccine Required for I-693 Immigration Medical Exams
Effective October 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will require…
Firm Sponsors NAMIWalks Dane County for 14th Consecutive Year
Murphy Desmond is pleased to sponsor the 2020 NAMIWalks "Your Way" Dane County…
Murphy Desmond Participates in United Way of Dane County Virtual Event
Murphy Desmond was honored to participate in United Way of Dane County's "Working for All" webinar…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors 2019 Madison Marathon – Still Time to Sign Up!
Murphy Desmond is pleased to sponsor the Madison Marathon/Half Marathon on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Madison…
Attorney Matt Fleming Explains Eminent Domain on "Talk Wisconsin"
Attorney Matt Fleming was interviewed on Television Wisconsin's (TW)…
Attorney Lane Rideout Discusses Common Business Contracts on Television Wisconsin
Attorney Lane Rideout met with local TV show Talk Wisconsin in December…
Attorney Jeffery Phillips Joins Firm
Murphy Desmond S.C. welcomes attorney Jeff Phillips to the firm's…
The Basics of Estate Planning in Wisconsin
The thought of estate planning can be overwhelming for couples and individuals…
Understanding Immigration Law and Lawful Immigration Status in the United States
Immigration law is the legal process of allowing individuals, who are not citizens, to come to the United States…
Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children in Wisconsin
A common misconception about estate planning is that it is primarily for…
Sign up for 2019 Dane County NAMIWalk
Murphy Desmond is pleased to once again sponsor the Dane County NAMIWalk, benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)…
Firm Sponsors 2019 Clean Lakes Alliance Golf Outing
Murphy Desmond sponsored the 2019 Fore! Lakes Golf Outing, held on September 20, at Nakoma Golf Club in Madison, Wisconsin…
Firm Supports River Alliance of Wisconsin
For the second consecutive year, Murphy Desmond sponsored the "River Bash" event to benefit the River Alliance of Wisconsin…
2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Listings Include Murphy Desmond Attorneys
The firm is pleased to announce that five Murphy Desmond attorneys are included on…
Updates on Wisconsin's New LLC Law
Wisconsin's New LLC Law will take effect on January 1, 2023…
Attorney Lane Rideout Discusses LLCs on Television Wisconsin
Attorney Lane Rideout was interviewed on Television Wisconsin's (TW)…
Paycheck Protection Program Loans and the December 2020 Stimulus; Should Your Business Apply?
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created back in March 2020 through the CARES Act to provide forgivable loans to…
Estate Planning Considerations in Light of President Biden's Tax Proposals
New U.S. Presidents often bring changes to federal tax laws. President-Elect Biden has presented sweeping proposals to update…
Court Orders Full Reinstatement of DACA Program
On December 4, 2020, a District Court ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully reinstate the…
Mendoza Attends Firm-Sponsored Voices for Recovery Luncheon
On September 16, 2019, Murphy Desmond sponsored the 2019 Voices for Recovery Luncheon…
Attorney Roy Fine Organizes and Attends Road and Track Event
The 2019 Fox Valley Road & Classic event was held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors Safe Harbor Labor Day Dash
The firm was pleased to sponsor Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center's 2019 Labor Day Dash, held on Monday, September 2nd at Vilas Park in Madison…
Immigration Update on Form I-9
Read here for the most recent legal information on the completion of…
Attorneys Fleming and Pasch Included on Lists for 2023 "Lawyer of the Year-Madison" by Best Lawyers® in America
Murphy Desmond S.C. announces that attorneys Matt Fleming and…
Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® in America 2023
The firm is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America® (2023 Edition) …
Healthcare Directives in the Age of COVID-19; How Can You Ensure Your Wishes Are Met Under Wisconsin Law?
In Wisconsin, many people include end-of-life directives within the terms of their healthcare power of attorney document…
Update on U.S. Passport Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Effective September 28, 2020, the United States Department of State's (DOS) Passport Agency has resumed routine passport services…
Preparing for Divorce in Wisconsin
The thought of getting a divorce can seem overwhelming. There is a lot to consider: the logistics of co-parenting minor children…
Murphy Desmond to Sponsor "Pollinator Walk" Field Trip
On Friday, September 6, 2019, Groundswell Conservancy, Inc. will host a "Pollinator Walk" field trip, open to the public…
Firm Participates in 2019 Middleton Good Neighbor Fest Run/Walk
Murphy Desmond was pleased to once again sponsor the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Fireman's Park in…
Murphy Desmond Participates in Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing
On Monday, August 12, 2019, Attorney Vern Jesse attended the 3rd Annual KMA Cares Golf Outing Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc.…
Firm Sponsors 2022 Badger Startup Summit
Murphy Desmond sponsored the 2022 Badger Startup Summit at…
Attorney Michael Vaughan Passes
With heavy hearts, the firm announces the passing on July 20, 2022…
Attorney Julia Walsh Discusses "Estate Planning Basics and Common Misconceptions"
Wisconsin estate planning attorney Julia Walsh reviews numerous…
Supreme Court of the United States Determines that Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBT Employees; Does this Ruling Affect Your Wisconsin Business?
In a 6-to-3 ruling on Monday June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court determined that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act Amends the Paycheck Protection Program Loan; Does It Help Your Wisconsin Business?
On June 5, 2020, the U.S federal government enacted the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) to amend the existing…
Hiring Employees During and After the COVID -19 Pandemic in Wisconsin
As employers return to more normal business operations, they may find that they need to hire additional employees…
Murphy Desmond Attends Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Gala
On July 25, 2019, Murphy Desmond lawyers and their guests attended the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Dream BIG Gala at the Marriott Madison West…
Firm Sponsors Neenah High School Cross Country Run/Walk
Murphy Desmond once again sponsored the Neenah High School Cross Country 5K Run/Walk, held on August 11, 2019, at Memorial Park in Neenah, Wisconsin…
DCBA's Harvey L. Wendel Service Award Given Posthumously to Judge Nichol
Murphy Desmond Attorney Harvey Wendel, along with Dane County Bar Association (DCBA) President John Laubmeier, presented the Harvey L. Wendel Service Award…
Attorney Julia Walsh Presents to Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, estate planning attorney Julia Walsh presented…
Attorney Lane Rideout Joins Murphy Desmond
The firm welcomes attorney Lane Rideout to Murphy Desmond…
Attorney Jacob C. Wise Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm welcomes Attorney Jacob C. Wise as a member of our…
Americans with Disabilities Act Amid COVID-19; New Issues to Consider for Wisconsin Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in layoffs and furloughs of millions of employees, including at record levels in Wisconsin alone…
Wisconsin Small Businesses and the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application…
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Invalidates Safer at Home Order
On May 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated Emergency Order 28 (Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" Order…
Firm Sponsors the 2019 Swing Against Cancer Golf Outing
Murphy Desmond attorneys Tim Casper and Sarah DeKraay, along with their guests, golfed in the 6th annual Swing Against Cancer Golf Outing at…
Firm Supports Charities Through 2019 Run Madtown Races
On May 25-26, 2019, Murphy Desmond sponsored the Run Madtown Races in Madison, Wisconsin…
Attorneys Attend United Way Breakfast Event
Murphy Desmond lawyers attended the United Way of Dane County "Women United Breakfast" on Wednesday, May 22, 2019…
