“After 25 years of excellent service and performance at my institution, I discovered financial gaps. As a result, I was threatened, intimidated and harassed and sought a lawyer to protect me and my reputation. Craig Lewis was highly recommended and I was impressed with his calm, knowledgeable and proactive competence in handling my case. Craig has been in my best interests, but has always given me a lot of compassion and empathy. I was completely satisfied with the resolution of my case and I am still grateful to Craig Lewis and his team. “Craig is a specialized and professional labour lawyer in Toronto. In addition to his exceptional understanding of legal issues, his strategic ability is also to understand non-legal issues. From the employer`s perspective, Craig is able to incorporate the “commercial” aspects of labour disputes into his legal analysis. From a worker`s perspective, Craig brings compassion and tenacity to your case. “Needing legal advice is always very scary, but Craig was great, very professional. My husband and I felt very comfortable discussing our situation with him. His representation on our behalf was fantastic. He always made sure that we understood everything and that we were satisfied before signing the balance sheet.
I would recommend everyone to use their services. Jeffrey Boldt, Wednesday, April 6, Leopold`s Book Bar Caffã©, 6 p.m.: Good news for avid readers: with each passing month, more and more authors return to face-to-face events. Jeffrey D. Boldt of Madison — a former Wisconsin administrative judge who earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in fiction three years ago — will present his first novel Blue Lake at Madison`s new bookstore. Set in Wisconsin, this timely and highly readable environmental legal thriller has drawn comparisons to the work of John Grisham, and the rich descriptions of the Upper Midwest will resonate with readers. Boldt has been doing environmental business in this state for 25 years, and his passion for the land and our state seeps into every chapter. “I had the pleasure of working with Craig twice. His commitment, experience and knowledge of labour law facilitated the entire process. He provided exceptional service and attention to detail. Dance with the Dead, Tuesday, April 5, High Noon Saloon, 7pm: The duo Tony Kim and Justin Pointer create a horror mix of electronic music and metal guitars in Dance with the Dead. Witness a skeleton rave in the video for “Hex” from the new album Driven to Madness, released in January. Also on the bill: the veiled and masked trio of the Idaho Magic Sword; and the gothic synth-pop of Montreal`s Das Mörtal.
Note: Many sites and businesses may still meet individual mask requirements, as well as proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or a negative test upon entry. Before heading to an in-person event, make sure it always happens and check if attendance policies appear on relevant company sites or social media accounts. Nektar, Wednesday, April 6, Bur Oak, 8pm: Prog pioneers Nektar have returned in 2020 with a new acclaimed album, The Other Side, and are finally heading to the presentation of their songs live. More than five decades after they met as British expats in Germany, the rhythm section of bassist Derek “Mo” Moore and drummer Ron Howden led the band (with the continued presence of Mick Brockett, who coordinates the light show and visuals). Check ticket availability here. We hope it is convenient for you to find choices grouped in one article. Individual choices can always be found online in the usual places: collected here and spread over all events. On both occasions that I had the pleasure of seeing Mr.
Lewis represent me, I found that he was able to quickly identify the key issues in the case and provide an accurate assessment of the possible outcomes. Thanks to his hard work and excellent negotiations, my wife and I were able to maintain custody of our stepson on terms that were favourable to us and I was able to receive fair compensation from my former employer. More importantly, he was able to achieve these results without going to court. Joe Hill: Alive as You and Me, Thursday, April 7, Dark Horse ArtBar, 7:30 p.m.: Union efforts have been making headlines lately, including a successful campaign by colectivo café workers and ongoing efforts by nurses to have their union recognized by UW Health. Activist and songwriter Joe Hill of Industrial Workers of the World was a supporter of the workers` struggle for better conditions in the early 20th century and one of the movement`s martyrs; he was executed in Utah in 1915 under dubious circumstances. Listen to his songs and learn about his life with singer and storyteller Tom Kastle. This Fermat`s Last Theater program also includes a post-concert discussion on the modern labor movement, led by Frank Emspak, professor emeritus at the UW School for Workers. Free admission; Proof of vaccination required. “I was fortunate to have Craig`s help manage 50+ employees over 10 years. We had sensitive employment issues and his advice was invaluable to labour law.
When I experienced a personal challenge, Craig was the first person I called. His in-depth knowledge and personal approach have shown time and time again that even difficult situations can end positively. Craig turns the negative into the positive, without any other negativity. Stop reading and call him! I think your first phone call with Craig will give you the same confidence. Madison`s Funniest Comic, Wednesday, April 6 through May 4, Comedy on State, 9 p.m.: Dive into the pool of up-and-coming comedians with Madison`s funniest comic book contest, back after a year-long pandemic hiatus. The preliminary rounds will take place from 6 to 27 April, the final on 4 May; Show time is 9 p.m., but the room fills up quickly, so it`s a good idea to arrive closer to door time (7:30 p.m.). Stand-ups who wish to participate must register by March 31 at madisoncomedy.com. “Breaking Trail” follows Emily Ford and sled dog Diggins on a winter Ice Age Trail hike; Part of the 2022 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival program. Editor`s note: This post has been updated to reflect the postponement of Jacqueline Goldsby`s lecture. Angela Trudell Vasquez, Thursday, April 7, Central Library, 7 p.m.: Madison Poetry Prize winner Angela Trudell Vasquez had a number of plans for her term, but COVID hit.
Fortunately, Vasquez has been reappointed for a second term and big plans are back. At this Wisconsin Book Festival, she will read excerpts from her new collection, My People Redux. Typical of Vasquez`s thoughtful works, the poems include stories from his past and ancestors who came from Mexico to the Midwest in the late 1800s, but they are not limited to that, geographically or imaginatively. In addition, Vasquez will be poet-in-residence at Madison Public Library until May 2022, facilitating workshops for all ages, partnering with an artist, dancer or nature educator to enable an interactive exploration that expands the way we experience poetry. For details, see madpl.org/poetry. ____ Ask your friends on Facebook what they think. Amanda McCavour, until September 11, Chazen Museum of Art: First of all, don`t think about traditional embroidery. McCavour`s large-scale “wire drawings” in the Suspended Landscapes exhibition will fill Paige Court to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chazen Museum and its first Elvehjem building. McCavour sews with a sewing machine on a fabric base that dissolves in water, leaving a solid but delicate image network. The Toronto-based artist has traveled to Madison several times to create a site-specific work that includes large-scale images of Wisconsin`s flora.
McCavour also curated an exhibition of on-campus artwork that inspired his installation, as well as his own drawings and preparatory materials. The installation can be seen until September 11. Flight of Lights, 25 March – 17 April, along International Lane, 19:30-23:30: How are traditions hatched? This one was born out of the first year of the pandemic, when it was best to experience something similar to mass entertainment, within the confines of your car. This third annual spring light show features six installations along the route around the airport, including tributes to first responders, the medical community, Wisconsin sports, animals and nature, tropical and nautical themes, and some popular destinations.