By: James Panther After input from stakeholders including management, labor, insurers, medical professionals, attorneys and the DWD, Wisconsin has enacted 2025 Wisconsin Act 145, which introduces significant procedural and substantive updates to the Worker’s Compensation Act. The Act went into effect April 1, 2026, with specific applicability rules for pending claims. The most notable changes […]
We’re proud to share that Lindner & Marsack’s Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Chelsie D. Springstead, is serving as President of the Board of Directors for Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin. Their Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference is an important event that supports the educational dreams of children of injured workers while bringing together professionals across the workers’ compensation […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C. is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These annual designations highlight attorneys who have earned strong peer recognition and demonstrated a high level of professional achievement in their practice areas. Super Lawyers selects only […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C. announced that Joseph Needham has joined the firm as an Attorney in its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. In practice since 1999, Needham has extensive experience representing employers and insurers in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense, including litigation from claims inception through trial and final appeal, as well as related enforcement […]
By: Joseph D. Birdsall On July 3, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislature passed Wisconsin’s biennial budget bill. Governor Evers signed the bill into law the same day. Included in the budget bill is a provision establishing a fee schedule for worker’s compensation medical bills generated by Wisconsin hospitals. This is a favorable development for employers and […]
Please join us on May 8, 2025, in supporting the Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin organization at our annual half-day conference! Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor and founding member and partner of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin. Our own Chelsie Springstead is the current President-Elect and will be speaking at this year’s event. We are […]
Please join us for the 2024 Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Forum on October 2 and 3, 2024, at the Brookfield Conference Center. In addition to programming, the event offers networking opportunities, an exhibitor hall, attendee giveaways, and the popular happy hours! Lindner & Marsack is one of the founding members of the Wisconsin Worker’s Forum […]
Please join us on May 16th, 2024, in supporting the Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin organization at our annual half-day conference! Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin, and our own Chelsie Springstead is the current Secretary. We are happy to announce that this year’s focus of education is on “Mental-Mental” claims, […]
By Daniel M. Pedriana and Justin M. Schuessler Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), which includes representatives from both Labor and Management, voted to approve two separate bills that include potentially significant changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin (Chapter 102), including the administration of the Act. The primary objectives of the […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., announced today that Anders McLeod and Sam Andringa have joined the firm. Both attorneys will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters in the area of worker’s compensation defense. A recent graduate of Marquette University Law School, McLeod’s practice is dedicated to defending worker’s compensation claims for insurance industry clients […]