She has commanded the nation's attention for a long time. Gretchen Carlson was named Miss America in 1989 and later rose to greater prominence as a host of the popular "Fox & Friends" political talk show. She became a household name, however, when she filed a...
Month: September 2017
Employers warned not to issue “retire or be fired” ultimatum
Sometimes a choice is not really a choice. Two examples of the no-choice phenomenon are found in Sophie's choice and Hobson's choice: in both, the person making the decision is forced into a no-win situation.The same can be said of employees pushed out the door by an...
Whistleblower To Receive More Than $1M In Opioid Scheme Lawsuit
The opioid epidemic has attracted nationwide attention. The Wisconsin Department of Health says that opioid overdoses took more lives than car accidents in 2015. While public officials in Wisconsin and nationwide continue to look for ways to get control over opioid...
The sound of justice: A whistleblower lawsuit
Millions of Americans depend on Medicaid for health coverage. Benefits help eligible low-income adults, children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, the joint federal and state program is often targeted by unscrupulous operators...
Fired worker takes on global behemoth and wins
Every day of the year, the United Parcel Service flies and drives packages of all sizes in and out of Milwaukee. The company's bustling brown trucks have long been familiar sights on city streets all over the nation. The world's largest package delivery company is...
Can obesity be considered a disability under the ADA?
In popular culture, obesity is often portrayed as a failure of will power. The stereotype is that an obese person is simply someone not strong enough to deny themselves sweets, butter, dairy products and other high-calorie foods.The reality is much different, say...
Alan C. Olson named to 2018 The Best Lawyers in America list
Attorney Alan Olson has been recognized by his peers to be featured in the 2018 version of the prestigious The Best Lawyers in America list for his exemplary Employment Litigation practice. Designation in the Best Lawyers in America distinguishes Olson among the top...