Legal Articles

The information you obtain on the League’s website is general in nature and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as and should not be construed as legal advice. Moreover, it is not a substitute for legal advice. While the League’s attorneys are a general resource for our member municipalities, we do not represent any municipalities. Please consult your municipal attorney for matters specifically pertaining to your municipality.

  1. Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

    Taxation 1060 Claire Silverman, May 2020

  2. Short-Term Rentals

    Licensing and Regulation 403 R. D. Bitar, Muni Law & Litigation Group, Apr 2020

  3. Accessory Dwelling Units: A Provocative Alternative to Traditional Housing

    Housing 22 A. Busler & J. Kalny, Davis|Kuelthau, April 2020

  4. Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

    Public Utilities 356 R. Heinemann & J. Walker Smith, Boardman, March 20

  5. The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

    Transportation 1 Crista M. Cuccaro, The Municipality, February 2020

  6. Elections Q & A

    Elections 608 Claire Silverman & Maria Davis, January 2020

  7. Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

    Powers of Municipalities 937 Claire Silverman, The Municipality, December 2019

  8. DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

    Employees 355 Claire Silverman, The Municipality, December 2019

  9. Public Comment Q&A

    Governing Bodies 410 Davis/Silverman, The Municipality, November 2019

  10. Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

    Licensing & Regulation 402 Julia K. Potter, Attorney, Boardman & Clark, LLP

  11. ABCs on CBD

    Licensing & Regulation 401 Barry Blonien, Attorney, Boardman & Clark, LLP

  12. Putting "Responsible" Back into "Lowest Responsible Bidder"

    Contracts 403 Cynthia Buchko, Construction Business Group

  13. Cities Successfully Defend Against Dark Store Challenges - You Can Too

    Taxation 1059 Witynski, Seibel, Vita

  14. Wisconsin Villages Come in All Shapes and Sizes

    Municipal Corporations 60 Deschane & Silverman, League of WI Municipalities

  15. Local Government Environmental Cost Recovery Tools

    Liability 437 Ted Warpinski & Todd Farris, Davis Kuelthau SC

  16. Municipal Immunity for Discretionary Acts Survives - For Now

    Liability 436 Claire Silverman, the Municipality, September 2019
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