MTFN Podcast

Tom Nichols, partner at the Milwaukee-based Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, longtime advisor to S-Corp, and author of an excellent new piece exposing the Section 461(l) Excess Business Loss limitation for the money-grabbing fraud it is. Tom walks through the provision’s origins, the harm it does to affected businesses, and how flawed revenue estimates drove the policy. We also get into our SALT Parity efforts and how the state laws and legal analysis he drafted helped pave the way for $20 billion in annual tax savings for Main Street businesses.

As the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024–25 term comes to an end, James and table discuss four of its recent decisions, including WMC v. DNR, Hubbard v. Neuman, LeMieux v. Evers, and Kaul v. Legislature.

James and Caleb dive into a pair of decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, including Halter v. WIAA and Cota v. Oconomowoc Area School District. Oh, and a new justice was elected (along with two (!) new chief justices).

James and Caleb explore three recent decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, covering cases that range from the political to the nuances of appellate procedure. 

James and Caleb examine two cases at the Wisconsin Supreme Court that could potentially transform rulemaking in Wisconsin, along with a medical malpractice case and a collective bargaining case. 

Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

Discussing a Wisconsin Court of Appeals case where both sides decide they want the other side to own a Recreational Vehicle.

Attorneys Featured: Caleb R. Gerbitz and David W. McCormack 

Discussing one of two cases on abortion at the court this term and a case asking the court to direct the Wisconsin Elections Commission to appoint a new administrator.

 Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

James and Caleb dive into the 2024–25 term of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, previewing four cases set for oral argument in September and October. Topics include the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the Wisconsin Public Records Law, appellate procedure, and a high schooler’s effort to secure a state wrestling title despite the WIAA suspending him from competition. 

Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

James and Caleb reflect on the Wisconsin Supreme Court term that was, offer a preview of what lies ahead, and review four weighty decisions issued in the final days of the 2023-24 term. 

Attorneys Featured: James M. Sosnoski and Caleb R. Gerbitz

SCOWstats Summaries

1. https://scowstats.com/2024/07/08/the-supreme-courts-2023-24-term-some-initial-impressions/
2. https://scowstats.com/2024/07/15/the-2023-24-term-some-more-impressions/
3. https://scowstats.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/complete-set-of-tables-2023-24.pdf

Join us as we discuss the background behind the ongoing lawsuit between the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Live Nation, and Ticket Master. Recently, the DOJ filed a complaint asserting antitrust claims against Live Nation and Ticket Master for their role in the entertainment industry, stating that they contain monopoly power and are restraining trade. While the lawsuit is relatively fresh, we provide some insight into how it came to be and the factors affecting it.

Attorneys Featured: Mark R. Hamilton Jr. and Alyssa N. Chojnacki