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Paul R. Piaskoski

Associé

Paul Piaskoski is an associate and litigation lawyer in Foley’s Milwaukee office.

In addition to his work on complex commercial litigation matters, Paul has experience in antitrust; government enforcement defense & investigations; and distribution & franchise matters. Prior to joining Foley, he honed his analytical and investigative skills over the course of a 25-year career in journalism, during which he was honored by the Associated Press, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Milwaukee Press Club. Paul was also a three-time Emmy Award nominee.

Paul brings those investigative skills to bear on his work at Foley, participating in a number of high-stakes internal investigations and generating positive outcomes for Foley clients. As a former journalist, he also has advised clients on a number of media-related matters, including crisis communications, First Amendment issues, open records requests, open meetings laws, the Freedom of Information Act, and potential defamation claims.

Paul is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of International Trade. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, where his career focused on air terminal operations and control.

Présentations et publications

  • Author, “The Federal Bank Robbery Act: Why the Current Split Involving the Use of Force Requirement for Attempted Bank Robbery is Really an Exception,” Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Volume 109, Issue 3 (2019)
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28 octobre 2025 Points de vue de Foley

Les tribunaux fédéraux continuent d'adopter des approches différentes en matière d'identification des secrets d'affaires dans le cadre de la DTSA

Explorer l'évolution des normes fédérales pour plaider l'appropriation illicite de secrets d'affaires en vertu de la loi DTSA, y compris une division croissante entre les quatrième et neuvième circuits sur le moment et la spécificité de l'identification des secrets d'affaires.
13 août 2025 Conseiller en industrie manufacturière

Politiques relatives aux prix minimaux annoncés : ce que les fabricants doivent savoir

Les fabricants souhaitent souvent donner des directives aux revendeurs sur la manière dont ils doivent promouvoir et distribuer leurs produits, afin d'éviter tout conflit...
February 21, 2024 In the News

Kate Gehl and Paul Piaskoski Author Article on FTC Approach to AI

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Kate Gehl and associate Paul Piaskoski authored the IP Litigator article, “FTC Weighs in on Threats to Competition from Artificial Intelligence in Comment to U.S. Copyright Office,” exploring the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s approach to the emerging technology.
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November 27, 2023 Innovative Technology Insights

FTC Weighs in on Threats to Competition from Artificial Intelligence in Comment to U.S. Copyright Office

The FTC is focused on the impact of AI on competition, suggesting that certain actions may violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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August 13, 2021 Blogs

It’s Personal: No Causal Link, No Claim?

For any company facing a product liability lawsuit, it is critical at the outset to assess whether the forum court actually has the power to render a judgment against the defendant company.
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December 9, 2019 Foley Viewpoints

Jägerbomb: An Intoxicatingly Accidental Franchise

Most everyone has some notion of what the term “franchise” means, thanks to their local fast-food store. In the classic franchise system, the franchisor dictates nearly every aspect of the franchisee’s business.