Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the elevations of Michael Hatting, Kim Ruckdaschel-Haley, and Michael Stephani as Partners, effective January 1, 2024. On behalf of the partnership, Board Chair Dan Grimsrud said, “We’re thrilled to welcome these three experienced lawyers to the Best & Flanagan partnership, not only because the depth and breadth of […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that the partnership has unanimously elected Daniel L. Grimsrud as its new Board Chair. Dan has practiced at Best & Flanagan since his graduation from law school in 2003, and has been closely involved in firm leadership for years, including as chair of the firm’s Business & Corporate Law section, […]
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) goes into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires that all business entities formed on or after January 1, 2024, that are not exempt from the CTA’s reporting requirements, must file a required notice with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) within 90 days of formation. All non-exempt […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms® rankings by Best Lawyers®, with one nationally ranked practice area and twelve regionally ranked practice areas. Firms included in Best Law Firms are recognized for exceptional professionalism in the field, with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To […]
Originally appointed as an Associate Justice in 2006, Hon. Lorie S. Gildea stepped down from the Minnesota Supreme Court on October 1, 2023 after thirteen years as Chief Justice. “During her tenure leading the Court, the outgoing chief justice navigated a tumultuous era, beginning with emergence from the recession of 2007-09 and encompassing the subsequent […]
Jennifer Lammers, a partner in our Private Wealth Planning practice group, recently contributed to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Estate Planning Table of Experts panel discussion. Featuring expertise from across the financial management industry, this discussion explores everything from the simpler concepts of how to develop your estate plan (Who should have one? Where to start?) to […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce Cathy Gorlin has been named a Top Women in Law honoree by Minnesota Lawyer. This inaugural class of leading women will be celebrated for their achievements and their passion for making a difference in the legal community. Cathy has over 40 years of experience litigating and negotiating family law disputes, including […]
As part of our tradition of giving back to the communities in which we live and practice, Best & Flanagan celebrated Do Some Good Day on October 4. This year’s fundraising and volunteer efforts were in support of two organizations dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for families and young people, and those struggling […]
Section 409A was added to the Internal Revenue Code by Congress in 2004 to tighten the rules governing deferred compensation plans. Although Section 409A does not apply to most severance plans or agreements, it will apply in some cases. If Section 409A applies and the agreement fails to comply with the fairly onerous requirements contained […]
Best & Flanagan proudly supports Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN), a non-profit organization providing civil legal services to people experiencing poverty with the mission of protecting and promoting their basic human needs. VLN will host its annual Riverfront Celebration on Thursday, September 14 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. This year’s theme is “Renewing Our Commitment” which […]