By: David Keating Within two days of taking office, President Biden fired National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) General Counsel Peter Robb, Robb’s Deputy General Counsel Alice Stock, and named Member Lauren McFerran, the only Democratic member of the Board, as its Chairman. These unprecedented firings have resulted in great scrutiny of the new administration from […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced that the Firm has joined The Gavel – your claims defense network,® a nationwide network of defense firms and insurance specialists. The Gavel was designed by experienced insurance industry professionals to streamline their work by providing direct access to and connections with experienced, vetted insurance defense attorneys and insurance […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced Andrew J. Quartaro and James W. Goonan became equity shareholders effective January 1, 2021. Quartaro and Goonan were tapped in early 2020 to lead the growing firm’s expansion by heading up new offices in Madison and Manitowoc, respectively.
“With Andrew and James leading the way, our Madison and Manitowoc offices have taken root as we continue to expand our presence and add depth to our already highly-regarded Worker’s Compensation Defense team,” says Firm President Oyvind Wistrom. “Their expertise and dedication will be a great asset to our leadership team and helps solidify our commitment to top-notch client service and building positive solutions for the businesses we serve.”
Quartaro has been repeatedly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and was awarded an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible.
He is a frequent author and presenter on worker’s compensation issues and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin.
Goonan serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys and is a frequent presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation issues. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
By: Sally A. Piefer December 22, 2020 Last evening the legislature approved a new COVID-19 stimulus/relief bill. The bill is expected to be signed by the President soon. Many employers have wondered whether the legislature would extend FFCRA leave, specifically the emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and emergency family and medical leave (EFMLA) provisions as […]
By: Oyvind Wistrom On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated guidance on the responsibilities and rights of employers and employees related to the COVID-19 vaccine, including mandatory employer vaccination programs. The publication entitled “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” is […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., announced today that Attorney Matthew Kurudza has joined the firm as an Associate on their Worker’s Compensation Defense team. Kurudza will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters. Kurudza’s practice focuses on defending worker’s compensation claims throughout Wisconsin. He comes to Lindner & Marsack with wide range of experience, having previously […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., today announced five attorneys acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine. Honorees include Douglas M. Feldman, Thomas W. Mackenzie, Gary A. Marsack, Jonathan T. Swain and Oyvind Wistrom. All were also recognized as Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report, along with Daniel J. Finerty. The firm itself has also once again been selected […]
Lindner & Marsack, as the Wisconsin firm member of the National Workers Compensation Defense Network, would like to invite you to this year’s NWCDN virtual annual conference. This year’s conference is “Workers’ Compensation in a Post COVID World.” The day-long program will focus on both COVID and COVID inspired topics with presenters including a Director […]
By: Samantha J. Wood Pursuant to a recently issued emergency rule from the Department of Workforce Development (“DWD”), as of November 2, 2020, Wisconsin employers will be required notify workers about the availability of unemployment insurance at the time of their separation from employment. This rule was enacted pursuant to a provision in the federal […]
By: Sally A. Piefer Last week we reported that Governor Evers planned to release the names of more than 1,000 businesses who have had 2 or more employees test positive for COVID-19. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) reported that it had been regularly urging the Governor to keep this information confidential. WMC claimed that […]