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Reinhart said it added eight attorneys across banking and finance, corporate law, employee benefits, trusts and estates, real estate and litigation. The firm said the group brings experience from law school clinics, judicial internships, law clerk roles and other legal settings.
Reinhart said shareholder Bob Lightfoot presented updates on nursing homes and assisted living at LeadingAge Wisconsin’s annual conference, held September 29 through October 1 in Green Bay. The firm said his two presentations examined legal and regulatory developments affecting providers in the long-term care sector.
Reinhart said it published an alert on the NLRB’s restoration of the General Motors framework for assessing offensive employee conduct. The firm said the approach replaces separate context-specific tests with an inquiry focused on the employer’s motive and the relationship between discipline and protected activity.
Reinhart said shareholder Jennifer D’Amato discussed wealth management strategies in the October 2026 issue of MKE Lifestyle. The firm said the article addresses aligning wealth goals amid market instability and planning priorities for business owners and high-net-worth families as they approach 2027.
Reinhart said it published an article by Reagan Joy examining patent eligibility for artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics. The firm’s analysis considered the distinction between automating an existing business process and improving technology, drawing on decisions from the USPTO and the Federal Circuit.