Attorney Dana Wachs Named 2014 Super Lawyer
Attorney Wachs has built a reputation for helping people in need. Now he’s been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list for 2014.
Entries by Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP
Class Action Lawsuits Filed: Time Warner, Alliance Hospitality Management
The law firms of Gingras, Cates & Wachs (Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP) and Axley Brynelson (AB) have teamed up to file two federal court class action lawsuits for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by Time Warner Cable (Groshek v. Time Warner Cable, Inc.) and Alliance Hospitality Management (Groshek v. Alliance Hospitality […]
Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Wisconsin Corn Growers
A class action lawsuit was filed in federal court on behalf of dozens of Wisconsin corn growers on Friday, February 13, 2014. The lawsuit is seeking redress against Syngenta AG, a manufacturer of genetically modified corn seed. The farmers are represented by the law firms of Axley Brynelson, LLP, Roethe Pope Roethe LLP, and Gingras, Cates […]
GTW Attorneys Named 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
We are honored to have five Gingras Thomsen Wachs (GTW) attorneys recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer […]
Multiple Lawsuits Accuse McDonald’s of Stealing Wages
McDonald’s workers across three states filed lawsuits this week alleging that the fast food chain stole wages from its employees. According to the employees, “the company engages in a variety of practices to avoid paying them what they’re owed.” If the suits are granted class-action status, there could be roughly 30,000 employees included in the […]
Assisted Living Facilities Putting Seniors At Risk
Assisted Living Facilities in Wisconsin Courtesy of the Wisconsin Association for Justice: “Do you or or someone you know have a family member living in an assisted living facility?” Learn more about an investigation into how assisted living facilities may be putting senior citizens at risk: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/life-and-death-in-assisted-living/ If you or a loved one have been […]
Luebke Named 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury Law
Michael Luebke has been named to the 2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. This designation is given to lawyers who have achieved an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating.
Straka Named President of Madison Patriots Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors
Attorney Heath Straka Named President of Madison Patriots Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors. Heath will serve a one year term with the option to continue. He has served on the Patriots Board of Directors since 2012, and has also volunteered his time coaching multiple teams over the years.
Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Implants: Jury Awards $8.3 Million
A jury in Los Angeles awards a Montana man $8.3 million over a Johnson & Johnson DePuy hip implant. The man is the first of more than 10,000 lawsuits pending against the medical products maker in connection with a now-recalled artificial hip. The 12-member panel, however, declined to issue punitive damages, saying the company’s DePuy orthopedics unit, […]
Attorney Paul Kinne discusses Employment & Labor Law Issues on In Business with Jody and Joan Radio Program
GCW Attorney Paul Kinne was featured on In Business with Jody and Joan radio program. Paul discusses employment law and recent changes in Wisconsin law, and how it affects the labor related issues.
GTL Attorneys Named 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
We are honored to have five Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs (GTW) attorneys recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations […]