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.

The Legal Articles are published in the League's The Municipality magazine as indicated. 

  1. Wisconsin’s Recreational Immunity Statute: How Much Protection Does It Offer?

    Liability 390R2 Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, July 2020

  2. Understanding League Legal Services

    Misc 1R4 Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, June 2020

  3. You’re in the Public Sector Now!

    Misc 22 Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, June 2020

  4. Focus: The Board of Review in Uncertain Times

    Taxation 1060 Claire Silverman, May 2020

  5. Short-Term Rentals

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

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

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

  7. Municipal Utility Governance: Options & Responsibilities

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

  8. The Robots Are Coming: Planning for Autonomous Vehicles

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

  9. Elections Q & A

    Elections 608 Claire Silverman & Maria Davis, January 2020

  10. Intergovernmental Cooperation in Wisconsin

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

  11. DOL Raises Earnings Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

    Employees 355 Claire Silverman, The Municipality, December 2019

  12. Public Comment Q&A

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

  13. Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Cell Tower Permit

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

  14. ABCs on CBD

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

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

    Contracts 403 Cynthia Buchko, Construction Business Group

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

    Taxation 1059 Witynski, Seibel, Vita
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