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Published On - November 3, 2021

Brandon Schwartz 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 Schwartz 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 Schwartz 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 Schwartz 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 Schwartz 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 Schwartz 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...

Published On - September 22, 2021

Brandon Schwartz Uncategorized

REQUESTING RECORDS FROM A CORPORATION

You are a shareholder of a corporation. Maybe you are on your way out. Maybe you have been kept in the dark by the directors or other shareholders. Or maybe you have some other reason for simply wanting to know more about the corporation. Do you have a right to request record...

Published On - September 15, 2021

Brandon Schwartz UncategorizedTags: business formation

WHO SHOULD BE ON YOUR TEAM WHEN YOU FORM A BUSINESS.

Forming a business can be a daunting, but exciting task. When you form your business, it is not only important to have your partners, employees, and, certainly products or services in mind, but also your team of professionals who can help guide your business through formation and successful start-...

Published On - September 8, 2021

Brandon Schwartz UncategorizedTags: awards, best lawyers, personal

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL!

It is with great pride that I get to share that Michael was recognized by Best Lawyers® and named a Best Lawyer in America in the practice area of Litigation – Health Care for 2022! Best Lawyers in America is a peer-review process “designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the conse...

Published On - September 1, 2021

Brandon Schwartz Uncategorized

WHAT IS BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR ATTORNEYS?

There are board-certified doctors, teachers, and counselors. There are also board-certified attorneys. What does that mean exactly as it relates to attorneys? Here in Minnesota, the Minnesota State Bar Association certifies attorneys in specific fields based on meeting certain criteria.&...

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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

REQUESTING RECORDS FROM A CORPORATION

WHO SHOULD BE ON YOUR TEAM WHEN YOU FORM A BUSINESS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL!

WHAT IS BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR ATTORNEYS?

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