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WMC Submits Comments in Support of Wisconsin’s Business Court Pilot
May 16, 2022
WMC submitted comments to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of extending Wisconsin’s commercial (business court) docket pilot project in order to ensure that Wisconsin

WMC Files in Defense of Marsy’s Law
May 11, 2022
The WMC Litigation Center filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court in defense of “Marsy’s Law,” the amendment to our state constitution that

WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation That Will Create Common-Sense Consumer Protections for Lawsuit Lending
February 25, 2022
WMC Director of Tax, Transportation & Legal Affairs Evan Umpir, testified in support of Assembly Bill 858, a bill that would establish common-sense consumer protections

Evan Umpir Joins WMC as Director of Tax, Transportation & Legal Affairs
December 10, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Friday that Evan Umpir joined the organization as its

WMC Litigation Center Expands with Acquisition of Great Lakes Legal Foundation
October 20, 2021
Litigation Center Welcomes Scott Rosenow as Executive Director MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) –announced on Wednesday

WMC v. Evers: Wisconsin Supreme Court To Review Case on Release of Business Names with COVID-19 Cases
August 12, 2021
MADISON – The Wisconsin Supreme Court revealed on Thursday it will hear arguments in Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) v. Tony Evers. WMC filed the lawsuit last

WMC Thanks Lawmakers for Protecting Wisconsin Businesses from Predatory COVID-19 Lawsuits
February 25, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – praised lawmakers on Thursday for protecting businesses, universities, schools, non-profits

WMC Applauds Lawmakers for Approving Legislation Containing COVID-19 Liability Protections
February 23, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – commended the State Assembly and Senate for passing Special Session

WMC Urges Bipartisan Bill on COVID-19 Liability Protections Following Governor’s Veto
February 8, 2021
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – called on the State Legislature and Gov. Tony

66 Associations and Local Chambers of Commerce Ask Legislators to Protect Wisconsin Businesses, Schools and Others as They Safely Reopen
September 9, 2020
MADISON – Over 60 business associations, non-profits and local chambers of commerce sent a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday asking them to sign on and support