Foley & Lardner LLP partners Jason Kohout, Joseph Higgins, and Wes Taylor served as panelists at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s 44th Annual Estate Planning Update. During their segment, Higgins and Taylor provided recent developments in estate planning including updates on federal case law, federal legislation, Wisconsin case law, and Wisconsin legislation. During the Charitable Gifts with Appreciated Property segment, Kohout discussed recent court cases relating to the “assignment of income” doctrine.
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March 27, 2026
Tariff & International Trade Resource
What Every Multinational Should Know About … How to Cope with New Court Decisions Expanding Supply Chain Integrity Risks: Six Steps for Enhancing Supply Chain Compliance
Supply chain integrity and economic sanctions compliance failures may now carry risks that extend far beyond traditional regulatory enforcement. In certain circumstances, they may serve as the evidentiary foundation for large-scale civil litigation tied to supply-chain integrity, terrorism financing, or human rights abuses.
March 26, 2026
The Path & The Practice
Episode 133: Joe Dowdy, Partner
Joe is a litigator and the managing partner of Foley’s Raleigh office. He reflects on growing up on farm in Powells Point, NC, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of North Carolina School of Law.
April 30, 2026
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April 2026 Midwest Cyber Security Alliance Meeting | CMMC: Navigating the Road from Scope to Assessment
The panel will navigate the full CMMC life cycle, starting with applicability and organizational fit. They will then dive into technical strategy and governance, the nuances of outsourcing to MSPs, what C3PAO auditors specifically look for, and the legal risks for your organization to consider throughout the process.