On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary, nationwide injunction enjoining the United States federal government from enforcing the  Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which includes the reporting of beneficial ownership information (“BOI Report”) to the U.S. Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). The court’s reasoning revolved around […] The post Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Alert appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

O’Neil Cannon is pleased to announce that Dino Antonopoulos, founder of Antonopoulos Legal Group, is bringing ALG’s successful practice to O’Neil Cannon. Antonopoulos, a highly respected attorney known for his client-centered approach and dedication, will be a great addition to O’Neil Cannon’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. With almost 20 years in the legal […] The post Founder Dino Antonopoulos of Antonopoulos Legal Group Joins O’Neil Cannon appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

In April 2024, the Department of Labor announced a final rule, entitled Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Executives, which aimed to increase the salary that employees must be paid, in addition to performing certain job duties, in order to be exempt from the payment of overtime. That rule […] The post Judge Blocks DOL Increase to Salary Thresholds for Exempt Workers appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

The recent Tax Court case Estate of Anne Milner Fields v. Commissioner underscores the risks involved when transferring assets to a family limited partnership or family limited liability company close to death. Approximately a month before Anne Milner Fields died, her great-nephew and agent under her durable power of attorney transferred $17 million of assets […] The post IRS Invalidates Discounts Used in an FLP Formed Shortly Before Death appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

The recent election of Donald Trump as president signals potential changes to the U.S. tax code in 2025. Some anticipated adjustments align with Trump’s proposals to extend or expand certain cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, enacted during Trump’s first term, as well as new measures aimed at encouraging economic growth […] The post What to Expect for Tax Policy in 2025 After Trump’s Election Victory appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

Each year, Super Lawyers surveys the State of Wisconsin’s 15,000 attorneys and judges, seeking the State’s top attorneys. Recently, Super Lawyers published its lists for 2024, which include the Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin, Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee, Super Lawyers (consisting of the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin), and Rising Stars (consisting […] The post Super Lawyers Recognizes 30 O’Neil Cannon Attorneys appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

O’Neil Cannon has been recognized regionally in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers, in 18 practice areas, including two newly added categories: Litigation – Health Care, and Litigation – Real Estate. Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Commercial Litigation Construction […] The post O’Neil Cannon Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025 appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., a mid-sized Milwaukee law firm, is seeking a talented and professional litigation paralegal with three or more years of Wisconsin legal experience in civil litigation. Qualified candidates must be highly organized and work well with minimal supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of the steps […] The post Litigation Paralegal appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

Construction lien waivers are an indispensable part of the traditional construction payment process, allowing parties to waive their right to file a lien in exchange for payment. Among these waivers, conditional lien waivers represent a specific type that becomes effective only once payment has been received or certain conditions have been met. However, depending on […] The post Steve Slawinski Published in State Bar’s Construction Blog appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more

The IRS has released inflation adjustments for the 2025 tax year, bringing changes to tax brackets, deductions, and credits that may affect taxpayers across income levels. Here’s a quick overview of the updates: Income Tax Brackets Tax brackets will shift higher to accommodate inflation, helping prevent “bracket creep.” For example, the 37% top rate now […] The post 2025 IRS Tax Adjustments: What You Need to Know appeared first on O'Neil Cannon ..read more