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Published On - December 1, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: discovery, litigation, tools, trial

INTERROGATORIES – A USEFUL TOOL IN THE LITIGATOR’S ARSENAL.

Over the past several weeks, we looked at what a deposition is and how they are used in civil litigation. But a deposition is not the only manner of conducting discovery in a civil litigation. Over the next couple of weeks we will examine the other tools in a litigator’s arsenal for ob...

Published On - November 24, 2021

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TAKING TIME FOR THANKS.

During this time of thanks, we are especially thankful for the trust our clients place in us to handle their difficult cases and to serve them with passion. We wish you and yours a relaxing Thanksgiving....

Published On - November 17, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: conduct, deposition

DEPOSITION CONDUCT AND PROCEDURES

The following description of procedures and suggestions for your conduct are general in nature and are presented to help you prepare for your deposition. There can be exceptions to these general rules, and reasons why these rules do not apply to your specific situation. Your lawyer shoul...

Published On - November 10, 2021

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HOW IS DEPOSITION TESTIMONY USED?

There are four principal uses for testimony given at a deposition: Evidence at the Trial. — A deposition may be used as evidence by an opposing party at the trial. Under certain conditions, a lawyer may read a part of the deposition to the jury, and the jury may consider the deposition i...

Published On - November 3, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: deposition, procedure

DEPOSITIONS; Part 1

Over the next couple of weeks, we will dive into depositions – what they are, how they are used, how to prepare for them, and what to be aware of. Depositions are a vital tool in a trial lawyer’s arsenal and civil cases are often successfully settled or won based on information gained ...

Published On - October 28, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: phantom, stock

WHAT IS ‘PHANTOM STOCK’?

‘Phantom stock’ can be an effective way to keep key employees or senior management with a corporation. Rather than receiving actual stock in the corporation, the employee receives ‘phantom stock’ that follows the price movement of the corporation’s actual stock and pays out the resulting...

Published On - October 20, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: communication

WRITTEN ACTIONS – AIDING IN COMMUNICATION

Last week we talked about ensuring ongoing communication to prevent conflict amongst the ownership group. Given the pandemic and perhaps with owners in different cities, states or countries, meeting face-to-face is not always possible. Is there a way to ensure proper documentation of actions tak...

Published On - October 13, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: communication, partnership

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Many business disputes start because of a breakdown in the lines of communication. While most businesses start with two or more owners all on the same page and either family, friends or acquaintances, for whatever reason while the calendar pages of business ownership change, the communication suff...

Published On - October 6, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: incorporate, minnesota

SO YOU LOST YOUR JOB…

Some businesses have flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have not. If you find yourself unemployed and looking to create your own business, how do you do that? In a perfect world, you have an attorney, an accountant and a banker as part of your business creation team. You...

Published On - September 29, 2021

Brandon UncategorizedTags: llc, REQUESTING RECORDS

REQUESTING RECORDS FROM A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Last week, we discussed how to request records from a corporation. Are there similar rights for a member of a limited liability company (“LLC”)? Yes. How to get the information depends on whether the LLC is a member-managed LLC or a manager-managed/board-managed LLC. Under Minn...

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INTERROGATORIES – A USEFUL TOOL IN THE LITIGATOR’S ARSENAL.

TAKING TIME FOR THANKS.

DEPOSITION CONDUCT AND PROCEDURES

HOW IS DEPOSITION TESTIMONY USED?

DEPOSITIONS; Part 1

WHAT IS ‘PHANTOM STOCK’?

WRITTEN ACTIONS – AIDING IN COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

SO YOU LOST YOUR JOB…

REQUESTING RECORDS FROM A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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