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Twin Cities-area businesses are experiencing a significant uptick in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Notices of Inspection (NOI) requiring them to produce all relevant Form I-9s for their employees. Recent shifts in federal immigration enforcement have led to a significant change in how U.S. DHS initiates audits. While NOI were...
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In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? My primary practice area is litigation. Litigation is enjoyable to me because of its competitive nature and because every case is unique. What did you want to be when you grew up? A scientist. When did...
When people create estate plans, they typically focus on handing down their money and property to their children, grandchildren, and other living heirs. But some people want to leave behind a more enduring legacy. For those interested in multigenerational wealth transfer, a dynasty trust could be the answer. A dynasty...
In a significant legal development, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional. In doing so, the Court asserted that Congress had acted outside its authority in mandating disclosure requirements for new and existing corporate entities. This decision comes from...
Hellmuth & Johnson is hosting a free cybersecurity webinar, featuring insights from CyberFin. This session will focus on cybersecurity challenges and present effective solutions to safeguard your company or family office. CyberFin is pleased to offer all online participants a complimentary cybersecurity assessment. March 4, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Presenters: Cy Parker,...
Life is full of contingencies. While some outcomes are relatively certain, other events are more difficult to predict. This uncertainty can create estate planning challenges. Because life changes quickly and sometimes unexpectedly, your estate plan needs to be flexible. You can make changes to your estate plan when you are...
Stepping into the entrepreneurial world is exhilarating, but amidst the buzz of launching a new venture, legal considerations can often take a backseat. However, disregarding legal considerations is akin to chasing tornadoes without any protective gear – an extremely risky and unpredictable pursuit. So, let’s dive into the legal tidbits...
Minnesota’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is a civil process under a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024, which can restrict a person from possessing or purchasing a firearm. Commonly referred to as a “red flag law”, this new Minnesota law allows family and household members...
As of January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including details regarding the ownership of their entity. The CTA was enacted to help combat money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax fraud,...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I specialize in transactional practice, primarily handling commercial real estate deals and corporate governance. I’m driven by a passion for finding straightforward solutions to challenging issues. I strongly believe that an ounce of prevention is worth...
Due to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), your business may be required to report beneficial ownership information. We are reaching out to make you aware of new federal reporting requirements that may require your business to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau...