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7/27/2010
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ALERT - What Should You Do in Light of Uncertain Tax Rates?
Expiring income tax cuts and the imposition of new taxes will have a significant impact on businesses. Learn how to prepare and succeed in the face of these impending changes.
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7/19/2010
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ALERT - Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Tax: New Tax Rate Buydown Provision
Due to a 2010 amendment, Minnesota businesses will want to seriously consider making an unemployment insurance tax rate buydown.
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7/14/2010
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ALERT - New IRS 1099 Information Reporting Rules Required
A little-noticed provision of the recent Health Care Reform Law is substantially changing the IRS information reporting regime and will cause businesses new administrative burdens and produce a flood of new tax paperwork.
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7/7/2010
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ALERT - DOL Clarifies Definition of “Son or Daughter” Under the FMLA
The U.S. Department of Labor recently reinterpreted the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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7/7/2010
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ALERT - Supreme Court Decides Process Patents
In their recent Bilski v. Kappos decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld that the so-called “machine or transformation test” for a claimed process is not the sole test for patentability. This decision will somewhat alleviate the fear that a process or business method can be rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by only looking at one aspect of the invention, namely, whether the invention is tied to a machine and/or transforms an article.
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6/11/2010
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ALERT - Minnesota Wants Your Sales Tax Now
A new law accelerates sales and use tax payments for Minnesota businesses.
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5/5/2010
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ALERT - FINRA Warns Broker-Dealers
This alert covers FINRA’s reminder to broker-dealers regarding their obligations pursuant to Regulatory Notice 10-22, including, what broker-dealers need to know in regards to customer investment suitability, private placement duties and Red Flags awareness.
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3/31/2010
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ALERT - 2010 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration have issued the inflation-adjusted amounts which affect qualified retirement plans and Social Security benefits for the year 2010.
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3/24/2010
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ALERT – Escape the Marking Trolls
A new interpretation of the false marking statute significantly impacts patent holders. Read to learn more about the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision and how you can minimize your risk with "patent marking trolls.”
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3/1/2010
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ALERT - Estate Tax Uncertainty – What Does Current Law Mean for Your Estate Plan?
Learn the impact of new laws on your estate plan, along with how proposed legislation may change certain estate planning techniques and how a down economy could present opportunities for estate planning.
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1/4/2010
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ALERT - COBRA Subsidy Benefits Extended and Expanded
The recent Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 means significant changes to COBRA. Employers will again be required to modify their COBRA procedures, to reflect the new law.
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12/11/2009
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ALERT - GINA Employment Provisions In Effect
The employment provisions of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) recently became effective. Employers should be aware of the restrictions this act imposes and the actions they need to take.
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11/23/2009
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ALERT - 5th Circuit Ruling on Stanford Receiver’s Clawback Claims
A recent ruling in the Stanford securities fraud case sets a precedent with significant implications for this and other ongoing “Ponzi” scheme cases.
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11/11/2009
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ALERT - Amendments to the FMLA’s Military Leave Provisions
The new National Defense Authorization Act impacts employers as it amends the FMLA. Learn how two of these changes may prompt employers to update their policies.
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10/30/2009
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ALERT - Estate Planning in 2009 and Beyond
Recent legislation and current economic conditions may affect your estate plan. Learn what opportunities are available to you and how to best prepare with these changes.
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10/14/2009
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ALERT - New HIPAA Breach Notification Rules
New protected health information "breach notification" regulations were issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. Read to find out what you need to do to comply with these new rules.
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8/12/2009
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ALERT - FINRA Announces the Effective Date of the Qualification Rules for Investment Banking Professionals
Details surrounding FINRA's new Limited Representative-Investment Banking category have been laid out, including timeline, registration and exam processes.
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8/11/2009
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ALERT - EEOC Issues Guidance on Discrimination Waivers and Releases
The EEOC issues guidelines regarding severance agreements.
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7/10/2009
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ALERT - Important Supreme Court Decision Regarding Employer Testing
A new United States Supreme Court decision provides important guidance for employers regarding candidate screening.
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6/16/2009
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ALERT - Facebook's Vanity Usernames Pose New Threat to Trademark Owners
Facebook is accepting registrations for vanity URLs (web addresses) and usernames are being assigned on a first come, first served basis.
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5/29/2009
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ALERT - FINRA Establishes Qualification Rules for Investment Banking Professionals
FINRA has adopted a new category for investment banking professionals – Limited Representative-Investment Banking. A new Rule 1032(i) establishing the category will become effective 90 days after FINRA announces development of a Series 79 qualification examination.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Watch
Briggs and Morgan tracks Minnesota Supreme Court civil cases. Keep current on issues of interest.
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6/14/2010
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International IP Protection
As seen in the Winter 2010 issue of the Georgia Journal of International of International and Comparative Law, Briggs and Morgan attorneys Alan M. Anderson and Bobak Razavi co-author “The Globalization of Intellectual Property Rights: TRIPS, BITs, and the Search for Uniform Protection.”
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6/11/2010
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Summary Judgments in Franchise Arbitrations
"Summary Judgment – A Tool in Franchise Arbitrations," was recently published in the Law Journal Newsletter’s Franchising Business and Law Alert by Briggs and Morgan trade regulation shareholder Jay W. Schlosser.
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3/22/2010
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The Employee Free Choice Act: Are You Prepared?
Shareholder John Hauge discusses the impact The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) would have on employers.
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3/1/2010
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Max Heerman Authors Article for Law360
Published on Law360, "Court-Sanctioned Notice in Collective Actions" takes a look at how Hoffmann-LaRoche, Inc. v. Sperling has significantly impacted current litigation.
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2/1/2010
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John McDonald Featured in Articles on Financial Restructuring
As featured in two recent articles by Twin Cities Business Magazine and the newsletter for Bank Holding Company Association, Briggs and Morgan shareholder John R. McDonald discusses financial restructuring and lender strategies for decreasing asset value.
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10/28/2009
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Recent Developments in the Keyword Controversy - A Look at Rescuecom Corp v. Google, Inc. (2009)
As featured on the American Bar Association website, Briggs and Morgan trade regulation shareholder Kristin L.C. Haugen authors, “Rescuecom Corp. v. Google, Inc.”
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10/26/2009
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Harmonizing Antitrust Exemption Law: A Hybrid Approach to State Action and Implied Repeal
As seen in the Journal of Business and Securities Law, Briggs and Morgan attorney Bobak Razavi authors “Harmonizing Antitrust Exemption Law: A Hybrid Approach to State Action and Implied Repeal.”
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10/26/2009
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International Standards for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Post-TRIPS: The Search for Consistency
As seen in the August 2008 issue of Transnational Dispute Management, Briggs and Morgan attorneys Alan M. Anderson and Bobak Razavi co-author “International Standards for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Post-TRIPS: The Search for Consistency.”
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8/27/2009
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Professional Liability When Acting Pursuant to Court Appointment
John Degnan and Diane Bratvold report on a case of first impression in Minnesota and in many other jurisdictions. The case held that an accountant, who was court appointed as a neutral to perform a business valuation, had immunity from claims by parties to a dissolution action.
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7/17/2009
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New Tax and Government Incentives for New Vehicle Purchases
Shareholder James E. Duffy discusses the Cash for Clunkers Program, a new sales tax deduction on new car purchases and tax credits for energy efficient vehicles.
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7/16/2009
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Are Real Estate Investors Prohibited from Deducting Expenses if They Have Not Acquired a Property?
Shareholder James E. Duffy discusses taxpayer deductions for expenses incurred before and after a business becomes operational.
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7/10/2009
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Protecting Against Discovery Demands Under 28 U.S.C. § 1782
Shareholder Kevin M. Decker discusses a disturbing trend in private arbitrations that use 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to compel discovery through federal court subpoenas. Fortunately there are defenses to protect against such costly, intrusive, and often untoward schemes.
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6/11/2009
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Customer Privacy and Financial Data Security
As seen in the June 2009 issue of FSI Voice, Briggs and Morgan shareholder David E. Rosedahl discusses issues surrounding customer privacy and financial data security.
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6/11/2009
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Law360 Column: Damages Provisions of the Patent Reform Act
As seen on Law360.com, Alan M. Anderson authors "Damages Provisions of the Patent Reform Act."
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10/31/2008
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Law360 Column: Five Years After LePage's
Shareholder Jim Long authors "Antitrust Liability from Bundled Rebate Plans" for Portfolio Media and Law360.com.
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10/6/2008
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Litigating Multi-Jurisdictional Patent Disputes through International Arbitration Offers Benefits
As seen online at www.transnational-dispute-management.com, attorneys Alan M. Anderson, Christopher A. Young and Bobak Razavi author “International Arbitration: The Only Way to Resolve Multi-Jurisdictional Patent Disputes in a Single Forum.”
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8/1/2008
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Analysis of Admissible Expert Testimony and Summary Judgment Post-Kochert
As seen in the July-September 2008 issue of the Journal of Legal Medicine, Briggs and Morgan associate Bobak Razavi authors "Admissible Expert Testimony and Summary Judgment: Reconciling Celotex and Daubert after Kochert."
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2/9/2009
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Minnesota Supreme Court Watch - 2008 in Review
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1/2/2009
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Financial Markets Brochure
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6/15/2007
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Silt in the Niobrara River
The impact of silt in the Niobrara River on both water quality and the surrounding land is visually apparent and can be seen in these videos.
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8/30/2006
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Affordable Housing and New Market Tax Credits
Summary of Briggs and Morgan tax services with notable representation in affordable housing, rehabilitation and New Market Tax Credit matters.
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Securities and Financial Services Experience
Briggs and Morgan lawyers have substantial experience in securities litigation matters, representing businesses, directors and officers, and individuals at the trial and appellate branches of the state and federal courts, and in administrative proceedings, arbitrations and mediations.
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8/31/2006
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Franchise Group Experience
Franchising can be a lucrative investment opportunity. Briggs' Franchise Group conducts an internationally recognized practice, representing franchisors, franchisees, purchasing cooperatives, franchisee investors and franchisee associations. An overview of firm experience.
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4/27/2010
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The Efficacy of Securities Arbitration and Proposals for Change
Financial Services Institute (FSI) member broker-dealers share their views on arbitration and current Congressional action impacting the financial-services industry.
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