Best & Flanagan has been selected as a 2019 Star Tribune National Standard Top Workplace. The Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces were selected from the results of an employee survey conducted by Energage, an independent company specializing in researching and measuring employee engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. This was an all-time record year for the most […]
By Cathy E. Gorlin and Marshall H. Tanick “As Justice Ginsburg proceeds with her silver anniversary on the high court, her impact has gone well beyond the gender discrimination focus of her pre-judicial career portrayed in cinema, as reflected in this eclectic collection of real Minnesota cases.” You can read Bench & Bar’s full article […]
In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women of Best & Flanagan, their achievements, and their leadership. Katherine Barrett Wiik Karolina Brekken-Hoerl Rebecca Chaffee Lauren Clements Amy Conners Sarah Crippen Libby Davydov Cathy Gorlin Ashleigh Leitch Jennifer Olson Barbara Ross Mary Shearen Sarah Crippen Sarah joined the firm as […]
By Charles Berquist Section 457(b) plans are an effective way for tax-exempt employers to increase the retirement savings of their key employees through employee and/or employer contributions and earnings on those contributions. A 457(b) plan must be maintained pursuant to a written plan document that contains all of the material terms and conditions for benefits […]
Allen D. Barnard is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice groups, as well as its Municipal Law & Land Development practice. He has over 40 years experience representing individuals, corporations and governments in land use law matters including eminent domain, environmental, zoning and redevelopment law matters. Allen also has handled a […]
Last week, local high school students participated in Court Camp, a week-long pilot program co-sponsored by the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Community Outreach Committee. Students were given an overview of the federal court system, observed hearings and court sessions, learned how […]
You are the manager of Company ABLE. You sign an agreement with Company XENON that requires it to provide coverage under its Commercial General Liability Policy (“CGL”) to Company ABLE as an additional insured. The insurance agent for Company XENON sends you a Certificate of Insurance that shows the limits and type of coverage under […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that the partnership has elected Sarah E. Crippen as its Managing Partner. Crippen has previously served on the firm’s Executive Committee, chaired the litigation section and labor and employment law practice, headed the firm’s associate recruiting and mentorship initiatives and served as the firm’s Human Resources Partner. Crippen began her […]
With heavy hearts, Best & Flanagan grieves the loss of our friend and partner, Bob Maher. A fierce competitor and loyal friend, Bob lived a life of integrity, grace, and unwavering commitment to fairness and decency – always laced with an irrepressible and irreplaceable Irish charm and sense of mischief. Those who love him best […]
Designers, advertisers, and other creatives, as well as their clients need to think about potential trademark infringement liability each time a new tagline or logo is created and used to market goods or services. Potential liability is generally addressed by conducting trademark searches before launching the new mark in the public domain. But what if […]