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2024 Wisconsin Chapters Conference

May 10, 2024
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2024 Wisconsin Chapters Conference

Friday, May 10, 2024

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd,
Brookfield, WI 53005

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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2024 Wisconsin Conference

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

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11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Hon. Thomas Hardiman

2024 Wisconsin Conference

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

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Featuring:

  • Hon. Thomas Hardiman, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • Hon. Matthew Krueger, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

 

 

Speakers

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Panel 1: Do Wisconsin Circuit Courts Have the Power to Issue Statewide Injunctions?

2024 Wisconsin Conference

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

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Much ink has been spilled in recent years on the propriety of "nationwide injunctions," which include orders prohibiting the government from enforcing a law against any individual, even a non-party to the litigation. The availability of such sweeping relief has led to concerns, in particular, about forum-shopping in high-profile cases on issues ranging from election law, to abortion, to gun rights. Others have questioned whether judges even have the authority to provide this relief. Less studied, however, is the related concept of the statewide injunction. Under what circumstances can or should a Wisconsin circuit court judge issue equitable remedies that apply to persons throughout the state? We are joined by a panel of expert scholars and practitioners to discuss the question, which has significant ramifications for public interest litigation against government officials and entities.

Featuring

  • Dan Lennington, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
  • Sopen Shah, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
  • Adam Shelton, Staff Attorney, Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation, Goldwater Institute
  • Daniel Suhr, President, Center for American Rights
  • Moderator: Hon. Michael Aprahamian, Waukesha County Circuit Court

Speakers

3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Panel 2: Industry Perspectives on Proposed Changes in National Ambient Air Quality Standards

2024 Wisconsin Conference

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

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Join the experts as they discuss reactions of the regulated community to the proposed national ambient air quality standards, highlighting concerns about regulatory authority, potential job loss, and adverse economic effects. Learn how the Biden Administration’s proposed rule will affect Wisconsin businesses and what the regulated community is doing in response.

Featuring:

  • Scott Manley, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, Chief Lobbyist, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
  • Todd Palmer, Partner, Practice Group Co-Chair, Regulatory Sub-Practice Leader, Environmental & Natural Resources, Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
  • Rich Zipperer, Wisconsin Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Bryan Steil
  • Moderator: Ellen Nowak, Vice President, Regulatory & Government Affairs of ATC and Former Commissioner, Wisconsin Public Service Commission

Speakers

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closing Reception

2024 Wisconsin Conference

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

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