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01/23/2025

Reinhart Shareholder Christopher Schuele reports on President Trump’s recent executive order eliminating affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, impacting compliance and diversity initiatives for organizations that do business with the federal government and federal contractors.

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01/16/2025

Reinhart attorneys Martha Mohs and Teresa Kulick provide key details on the IRS's guidance on catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0, including the newly proposed regulations, their implementation timeline and compliance considerations for single employer plan sponsors. https://hubs.li/Q032Wj3t0

01/15/2025

On Thursday, January 23, Reinhart Shareholder Sara Rapkin will be a featured panelist at the Milwaukee Bar Association’s “The Lights Are On: Dark Store Theory After Lowe’s v. City of Delavan” CLE-eligible event, available to attend both in person and virtually. The panel will discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that provided new guidance on the use of vacant and "dark" store properties as comparables in property tax assessment disputes.

Reinhart attorney Sara Rapkin will be a featured panelist at the Milwaukee Bar Association’s “The Lights Are On: Dark Store Theory After Lowe’s v. City of…

01/15/2025

Businesses that manufactured or used PFAS in manufacturing in Canada, or imported products into Canada containing PFAS, during 2023 must report that information by January 29, 2025, or request an extension for reporting. Reinhart Shareholder Guy Temple provides an update on the reporting deadline, extension request cutoff and key compliance details in his latest alert.

Reinhart Shareholder Guy Temple reports on upcoming deadlines and compliance details for businesses to report their use, manufacture or import of PFAS…

01/14/2025

Reinhart Shareholder Matt Ackmann contributes his insights to MKELifestyle in the January feature “2025 Tax Preview,” which highlights potential changes to taxes in 2025 and how estate plans might be impacted.

Matt Ackmann contributed his insights to MKELifestyle in the January feature “2025 Tax Preview.”

01/13/2025

BankBeat Magazine featured Reinhart Shareholder John Reichert in the article “M&A pace slowed this year,” in its December issue. Reichert provides insight into regional variations in M&A activity, noting that restrictive state laws have limited credit union acquisitions in some areas, while high interest rates and unrealized portfolio losses have reshaped the buyer landscape, creating opportunities for non-traditional players to secure bank charters.

BankBeat Magazine featured John Reichert in the article “M&A pace slowed this year,” in its December issue.

01/10/2025

Top-hat plans, while often seen as easy to manage due to their ERISA exemption, require strict adherence to specific criteria. Failing to comply can result in costly legal disputes for sponsoring companies. Attorney Emily Pellegrini reports on these complexities and essential criteria for maintaining this exemption.

Attorney Emily Pellegrini reports on the complexities of top-hat plans and essential criteria for maintaining this exemption.

01/07/2025

Reinhart is pleased to announce the following attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm:

Karyn Durkin – Employee Benefits
Sara McNamara – Banking and Finance
Dan Murphy – Litigation
Melissa Reynebeau – Corporate Law

Reinhart announces that Karyn Durkin (Employee Benefits), Sara McNamara (Banking and Finance), Dan Murphy (Litigation), and Melissa Reynebeau (Corporate…

01/02/2025

Reinhart is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas Smith and Stella Furlano to the firm’s Trusts and Estates Practice.

Reinhart is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas Smith and Stella Furlano to the firm.

12/23/2024

Reinhart’s Trusts & Estates Team reports on five key 2025 estate tax planning updates, including new exemptions and retirement account regulations, that may impact your estate planning strategy. https://hubs.li/Q030yL-D0

12/12/2024

Season's greetings from your friends at Reinhart!

12/06/2024

Reinhart Shareholder Kevin Ramakrishna will be a presenter for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) webinar "Creating Affordable Housing: Madison's Experience" on December 10, 2024. Drawing from his extensive experience as a former assistant city attorney for the City of Madison, Wis., Kevin will share insights on innovative approaches to financing and developing affordable housing projects.

Reinhart Shareholder Kevin Ramakrishna will be a presenter for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) webinar "Creating Affordable…

12/05/2024

A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, which imposes reporting requirements on millions of entities. Attorney Peter Soukenik reports on this temporary suspension and its potential implications for businesses.

Reinhart attorney Peter Soukenik reports on a federal judge's nationwide injunction that has temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency…

12/04/2024

Reinhart Shareholder Martha Mohs authored the article “Take the ‘Hard’ Out of Hardship Distributions with a Substantiation Policy” for the November/December 2024 issue of Benefits Magazine.

In it, she highlights recent legislative changes that facilitate access to hardship distributions from defined contribution retirement plans, while emphasizing the need for a substantiation policy to help plan sponsors manage risk while addressing participants’ financial needs.

Reinhart Shareholder Martha Mohs authored the article "Take the 'Hard' Out of Hardship Distributions with a Substantiation Policy” for the…

12/04/2024

Changes are coming to the Kansas Consumer Credit Code starting on January 1, 2025, and will apply to transactions up to $71,900, increase certain finance charges and introduce new advertising requirements, impacting finance companies. Reinhart Shareholder Wendy Collins details these new changes and their implications for those impacted.

Starting January 1, 2025, changes to the Kansas Consumer Credit Code will affect finance companies, as detailed in this alert from Reinhart attorney Wendy…

12/02/2024

Reinhart Shareholder Dave Hanson was a panelist on the “Practical Applications of Generative AI in Your Small Business” at the Future of Business Summit presented by InBusiness Madison. Dave shared his perspective alongside national and local experts who discussed the opportunities and challenges businesses will encounter in the future.

Reinhart Shareholder Dave Hanson was a panelist at the Future of Business Summit presented by InBusiness Madison on November 7.

11/27/2024

Reinhart and Neighborhood House of Milwaukee are proud to announce that Ellament Tatum has been awarded the 2024 Ray Woods Youth of the Year Scholarship.

Reinhart attorneys Danielle Marocchi and Elizabeth Elving presented the scholarship award to Ellament at the Neighborhood House 34th Annual Gala at Discovery World on November 14.

Reinhart and Neighborhood House of Milwaukee are proud to announce that Ellament Tatum has been awarded the 2024 Ray Woods Youth of the Year Scholarship.

11/25/2024

Reinhart shareholder Michael Joliat delivered the presentation "Proxy Voting: Updated DOL Regulations" at the 70th Annual Conference of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans on November 12 and 13.

Reinhart attorney Michael Joliat delivered the presentation "Proxy Voting: Updated DOL Regulations" on November 12 and 13 at the 70th Annual Conference of…