Today, DeWitt LLP law firm announced six of its attorneys have been included in the final rankings for the 2025 edition of IP STARS, the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues. The attorneys who have been recognized include Karen LeCuyer and Charles Sara from DeWitt’s Madison office, David Biek and Brian Pollack from its Minneapolis office, and Joe Miotke and Elizabeth Neal from the law firm’s Brookfield/Milwaukee office.
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On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown due to Congress’s failure to pass legislation funding federal agencies and operations before the start of the new fiscal year. The impact of the shutdown varies across federal agencies, depending on whether they are deemed “essential” and/or whether they receive funding from sources other than congressional appropriations.
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E-Verify became unavailable at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, due to the federal government shutdown. This sudden disruption impacts both employers and employees who depend on E-Verify for employment eligibility checks. Until Congress passes legislation to approve a new budget and reopen its general operations, E-Verify will stay inactive.
This article summarizes the impact of the government shutdown on E-Verify operations.
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Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization is a significant milestone for immigrants who wish to fully engage in American civic life. Naturalization is more than a legal process – it is a commitment to the values and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Read More About Changes in the U.S. Naturalization Process for Permanent Residents Applying for U.S. Citizenship
