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When a professional forms, operates, or transfers a firm, compliance requires more than simply following the laws governing corporations, limited liability companies, or limited liability partnerships. If the firm provides certain professional services, it may also be subject to the Minnesota Professional Firms Act (“MPFA”), codified at Minn. Stat. ch....

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In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I specialize in transactional practice, primarily handling commercial real estate deals and corporate governance. I’m driven by a passion for finding straightforward solutions to challenging issues. I strongly believe that an ounce of prevention is worth...

Due to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), your business may be required to report beneficial ownership information. We are reaching out to make you aware of new federal reporting requirements that may require your business to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau...

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 2024 Seminar Topics Include: Common Disputes & Legal Issues Arising in Construction Projects – Kurt Mitchell Construction Contracts & Subcontracts – Chris Jones Top Tax Planning Opportunities – Kevin Kalal Government Compliance Issues for Contractors- Blake Nelson & J. Robert Keena Minnesota Energy Building Code Refresher...

Corporate Transparency Act Requires Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership Information In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 5336 (the “Act”) which requires the reporting and collection of beneficial ownership information for applicable entities. Beneficial ownership information refers to identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law designed to protect the US financial system from money laundering and other illegal activities by requiring certain companies to report information about their beneficial owners and applicants to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Homeowners associations (HOAs) are...

In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I primarily practice real estate law. I have been all things real estate since relocating to the United States from England. I invest in and advise myself of upcoming real estate trends and it made sense...

From October to April Florida’s population increases on average by 5% as many “northerners” travel south to “winter” in Florida. Like other “northern” states, this is especially true of Minnesotans. While some of these MN Snowbirds are official residents of Florida, many are non-Florida residents who may be asking themselves...

The Hellmuth & Johnson HOA practice group will deliver our annual fall Seminar on November 4th at 9:00 am. Topics for this webinar include information about: MCIOA Updates Cannabis FAQs Insurance FAQs Presenters included: Joel Hilgendorf Phaedra Howard Nancy Polomis Amy Byrne This course IS NOT for Real Estate CE...

Brady Martz & Associates recently confirmed that an unauthorized third party gained access to highly sensitive personal data stored on its networks. On November 19, 2022, Brady Martz became aware of unusual activity in its digital environment. A cyber-security investigation ensued, and on August 31, 2023 Brady Martz determined that...

Nancy Polomis & Phaedra Howard had an online discussion about the legislative changes to MCIOA and the impact of the decriminalization of cannabis on homeowners associations. CLICK HERE TO WATCH A REPLAY OF THE WEBINAR. This IS NOT for Real Estate CE credit.

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