News

Check out the latest in current
events at our firm – from new
faces to prestigious awards.

Associates Brian Nodolf and Tanya
Bruder have been elected by the Firm
to become full shareholders.

The law firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci, S.C. is pleased to announce Bill Spangler has been elected to the Board of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar. Press Release

The law firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci, S.C. is pleased to announce Attorneys Tanya M. Bruder and Brian M. Nodolf have been elected to become Shareholders. Press Release

Free ADA and FMLA Seminar-New Richmond on May 21, Wausau on June 18, Superior on September 24
Information and Registration

Labor and Employment Law Seminar for Public Sector Employers May 19, 2009 Information and Registration

COBRA Subsidy Notices. Article by Pamela M. Macal
The Department of Labor published new COBRA Model Notices on March 19, 2009. Read the article

Stimulus Bill Enacts New COBRA Subsidy Provisions. Article by Pamela M. Macal
The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Plan of 2009 (commonly referred to as a Stimulus Plan) was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The Plan imposes two new COBRA compliance obligations on employers who provide COBRA coverages. Read entire article.

President Obama signs federal stimulus into law. Update from Steven L. Weld
As you no doubt know, President Obama signed into law The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "federal stimulus" or "stimulus"). Wisconsin is projected to received $3.5 billion from the stimulus, which includes potential funding for counties, municipalities and school districts. Governor Doyle earmarked $2.1 billion of Wisconsin’s projected monies to protect existing education and health care programs. Read entire article.

What to do while waiting for your federal bailout. News Article released by Ryan D. Schuetz
If your company is struggling to stay in business during these tough economic times, filing bankruptcy may seem like the only viable option. Instead of becoming a creditors’ worst nightmare, however, it may make sense to think about a structured process outside of the bankruptcy courts. In attorney lingo, this is referred to as a “workout.” Read entire article.

Menomonie attorney William H. Thedinga has been elected president of Mabel Tainter Literary, Library & Educational Society board of directors. His term of office will begin on January 1, 2009. Bill has served on the Mabel Tainter board since 2005. In commenting on Bill's election as Mabel Tainter president, current president Carolyn Barnhart said: "Bill has been a board member during the recent renovation and restoration of the Mabel Tainter building. He will provide strong leadership in sustaining the Mabel Tainter's mission for the future."

Four members of the Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci law firm were recently named Wisconsin Super Lawyers by Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine. Super Lawyers are recognized experts in their respective fields of practice. Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci’s Super Lawyers are Tom Misfeldt and Tom Graham in personal injury defense; Kathy Prenn and Steve Weld in employment and labor law. This is the fourth consecutive year in which Misfeldt, Prenn and Weld have received this statewide recognition.

In addition, five Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci attorneys were identified as “Rising Stars.” Rising Stars are defined as lawyers, 40 and under, who have made significant contributions to the practice of law. Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci’s Rising Stars are John Behling in administrative law; Pamela Macal and Andrea Voelker in employment and labor law; Bill Spangler in business and corporate law; and Tanya Bruder in personal injury defense. This is the third consecutive year Behling has been recognized as a “Rising Star” and the second consecutive year for Macal and Spangler.

Vicki Seltun has been elected President of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association. Vicki is a immigration and labor and employment lawyer with Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci,S.C.

The law firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. is pleased to announce that it has name Christine A. Gimber as its Managing Partner. Gimber assumed her role on July 1, 2008. In this role, Christine will be responsible for managing
the firm’s practice areas, as well as overseeing research and support staff. In addition to serving as Managing Partner, Christine will still maintain a litigation practice.

The law firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. is pleased to announce attorneys Pamela M. Macal, Wiliam J. Spangler and Andrea M. Voelker have been elected Shareholders by the firm, effective July 1, 2008. Andrea M. Voelker is a member of the firm’s Labor Section and represents school districts, municipalities and private employers regarding labor and employment matters. Pamela M. Macal is a member of the firm’s Labor Section and provides public and private labor
clients with a variety of benefit issues including, ESOP plans, stock bonus plans, COBRA, health and dental plans and personnel policies.William J. Spangler is a member of the firm’s Business, Real Estate and Estate Planning Section and
represents clients with business formation and business acquisition, commercial and residential real
estate and estate planning.

Steve Weld, and Kathy Prenn have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Both are members of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers for ten years or longer. The announcement letter states, "Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 2.5 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Our annual advertisement-free publication has been described in The American Lawyer as 'the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.'"