Comments from Counsel – June 2018 Newsletter

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In this issue:

  • Wendi Werren Hired as New Associate
  • New Publications
    • Timing Matters: The Impact of the New Tax Law on Maintenance Obligations in Divorce
    • Sending Your Child Off to College? Don’t Forget the Discussion on Alcohol, Incapacitation, and Consent
  • Client Successes
    • Family Law Attorneys Win Appeal Securing Judgment in Excess of $800K for Divorce Client
    • James Devine Obtains Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Trial
    • Home Builder Scores Copyright Win
  • People at WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
    • James Devine Now Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Wisconsin and was a Featured Speaker a Local Legal Professional Seminar
    • Joel Huotari Helping to Further Develop Intellectual Property & Technology Law
    • Daniel Huntley Continues to Help Local Dreams Become a Reality
    • Several WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Lawyers Appointed/Re-appointed to Various Leadership Roles
  • Community Involvement
    • Anderson Japanese Gardens
    • Wesley Willows Box Office Benefit
    • Rockford Symphony Orchestra
    • Discovery Center Museum

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