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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? Information Technology and eCommerce. This area of law actually chose me back in 1995. What did you want to be when you grew up? A surgeon. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer?...
While e-signatures were fairly widely used prior to spring 2020, there is no question that their usage has greatly increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic forced most companies to encourage or mandate that employees work from home for period of time and in some cases up...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Real Estate Transactions. What did you want to be when you grew up? An Author! What is your favorite Twin Cities restaurant? The...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? General litigation, but particularly employment law and landlord-tenant law. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? I always knew that I wanted to be a lawyer. It probably started with me obsessively watching...
Business Divorce is a fact of life. A red flag is an action or event that signals a business is heading to a divorce. This article discusses some of the common red flags business partners ignore at their peril. How to Protect Your Business When You Leave the Partnership In...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I’m part of the civil litigation team here at Hellmuth & Johnson. In that role, I handle a diverse array of matters including contract disputes, construction matters, and a variety of tort claims. What did you...
Tell us about a mentor who made an impact on your career. In South Florida, I had a managing attorney (Marisa) who saw value in helping younger lawyers to grow into success stories. She was always available to answer questions and she watched for opportunities that would help me learn....
Every state has their own laws, especially when it comes to family law matters. This can be complicated when families are spread across state lines. Multi-state families might run into obstacles after a divorce that make it necessary, or even beneficial, to transfer their family law case to a different...
It is common for Minnesotans to move to Wisconsin, and Wisconsin residents to cross the border to move into Minnesota. However, many individuals and families do not realize the impact that moving can have on any legal issues that involve their children and family. When dealing with family law matters...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Estate Planning and Real Estate. What did you want to be when you grew up? A private investigator. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? When I was a paralegal and did all...