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Finding the Future Podcast: Reviving Downtown Minneapolis – Bisnow State of the Market Panel
Every day, business and political leaders are tackling the question of how to revive downtown Minneapolis. After a year of dealing with the pandemic, social unrest, and shuttered businesses, they are searching for ways to bring people back downtown. Even as the state has ramped up vaccinations against COVID-19, downtown remains a ghost town with few office workers, limited events, and restaurants and bars scrambling to attract customers.
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Seven Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Legal Eagles by Franchise Times
Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce that Joe Fittante, Chuck Modell, Sawan Patel, Henry Pfutzenreuter, Max Schott, Jim Susag and Susan Tegt have been recognized as 2021 Legal Eagles by Franchise Times.
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Larkin Hoffman Introduces Two New Shareholders
Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce that Bryan Huntington and Jacob Steen have been elected as shareholders of the firm.
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Inga Kingland on Table of Experts Panel Discussing Women in the Construction Industry
Larkin Hoffman’s attorney, Inga Kingland, was recently invited to be a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s panel discussion about women in construction. Inga was joined by leading women from a number of firms in the construction industry as they discussed important issues facing women in this traditionally male-dominated industry. The discussion centered around what attracted the female panelists to the industry; what strategies firms are using to recruit, retain and promote more women; and how the industry as a whole can better advocate for women.
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Larkin Hoffman's Government Relations Team Releases Guide to Federal Funding for Nonprofits and Government Entities
The United States House of Representatives announced a new era for congressional influence over how the federal government spends some of the $1.4 trillion in discretionary spending approved every year. As of today, the Senate has not yet announced its plan but both chambers are in negotiations to implement this in a transparent and responsible way. The House plan calls for resurrecting earmarks in the form of “Community Project Funding.” Earmarks are targeted spending projects that individual lawmakers can insert into large spending bills without a direct vote to deliver something to the lawmaker’s home district. The idea is that the members have first-hand knowledge of their community needs and can work to directly help organizations deliver those services.
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Molly Eichten Selected as One of the World's Leading Trademark Professionals for 2021
For the fifth consecutive year, Molly Eichten has been recognized by World Trademark Review in the WTR 1000 for her work in intellectual property prosecution and strategy. World Trademark Review is a news service dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark legal services providers.
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John Diehl Published in Minneapolis Star Tribune Opinion Counterpoint
John Diehl is featured in today’s Minneapolis Star Tribune’s opinion Counterpoint. His post Counterpoint: I-35E was a rare victory for free people over freeways offers both additional context and a rebuttal to the Star Tribune's Feb. 12 article Curious Minnesota: Why does I-35E through St. Paul have a 45-mph speed limit?.
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Franchise Leader Max Schott Joins Larkin Hoffman
It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of Max J. Schott, II to our nationally-recognized Franchise and Corporate practice. Max has more than 25 years of experience in franchise and distribution law, representing clients ranging from startups to national organizations with multiple brands. He is a Certified Franchise Executive and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Franchise Lawyer.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” The King Center recommends that private organizations and businesses honor Dr. King by encouraging employees to undertake community service work to address social needs on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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Megan Knight Joins Larkin Hoffman’s Government Relations Team in Washington, D.C.
We are pleased to announce the expansion of the Larkin Hoffman Government Relations team with the addition of Megan G. Knight. Ms. Knight has fifteen years of experience in federal legislative matters with a focus on the Minnesota market. Based in Washington, D.C., she delivers results for clients utilizing her well-developed bipartisan relationships, not only on Capitol Hill, but across the many federal agencies.
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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss The Changing Landscape of Union Organizing and Worker Activism
Union organizing is down as compared to previous years, but that does not mean employers should believe that support for labor unions has decreased. NLRB records indicate that the number of representation petitions filed in 2020 is dramatically down from each of the previous four years.
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Chuck Modell Elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce that Chuck Modell has been elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. The fellows act as a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Fellows are recommended by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation.
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Mike Smith Quoted in Star Tribune Article on IRS Dispute Regarding the Value of Prince's Estate
Mike Smith recently offered his insight in a Star Tribune article published on Sunday, January 3, 2021, regarding the Internal Revenue Service’s claim that the executors of Prince's estate undervalued the estate by 50% or $80 million. The undervaluation of assets by the estate's administrators, Comerica Bank & Trust, leaves the potential for an additional $32.4 million federal tax bill to be resolved creating a dispute that could prolong the probate proceedings.
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Peter Coyle's Bisnow Webinar Round Up: Twin Cities Multi-Family and Industrial Sectors Remain Strong
Last week I moderated an online forum in which three recognized experts in various segments of the real estate industry shared their respective crystal balls as we close out 2020 and look ahead to 2021. The panelists included Tim Elam, Managing Director, Scannell Properties, James Freytag, SVP, CBRE, and Gretchen Camp, Principal, ESG. Each panelist offered a unique perspective of the real estate economy creating a picture of the market that represents a dumbbell of sorts.
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U.S. News Names Larkin Hoffman "Best Law Firm" for 2021
Larkin Hoffman has been named a ‘Best Law Firm’ by U.S. News for 2021. The firm’s franchise and land use practices again received national recognition and were ranked in the first tier regionally. Eight of the firm’s other practices were ranked in regional categories. The categories include construction law, real estate litigation, environmental law, eminent domain and condemnation law, land use and zoning litigation, tax litigation, tax law and municipal law.
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Finding the Future Podcast: Retail Innovation Doesn’t Wait for a COVID Cure
Walk anywhere in the five and a half million square feet that make up Mall of America and you will find signs of COVID…literally signs that help keep guests safe as they visit and shop the country’s largest retail destination. Sanitation stations are a few feet apart in every hallway. Masks are required and strict limits are observed in the theme park and other entertainment venues serving guests of all ages.
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Jacob Steen Named a 2020 “Housing Industry Leader of the Year” by Housing First Minnesota
Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce that Jacob Steen has been named a 2020 “Housing Industry Leader of the Year” by Housing First Minnesota. Selected by Housing First Minnesota staff, the winners of this award are recognized for their extraordinary contributions during the past year.
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Joe Fittante on Panel in Scott County’s FAST-TRACK Challenge for Start-Ups
For the past four years, Scott County entrepreneurs have participated in an annual FAST-TRACK Business Challenge where they compete to win start-up cash and professional business services designed to fast-track start-up and first-stage businesses. Throughout the FAST-TRACK competition process, contestants are given an opportunity to fine-tune their business plans, prepare a pitch and connect with industry leaders.
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Jake Steen Bisnow Webinar Round Up: Multifamily Housing Shifts Focus to the Suburbs
Like most things in 2020, the multifamily housing market is in a state of flux. Recently, I had the opportunity to moderate the Bisnow webinar, Twin Cities Deep Dive: Multifamily Update. The panelists included Brent Webb, Development Manager, Mortenson, Christian Osmundson, Director of Development, Alatus, and Josh Brandsted, President of Greco Properties. These leaders of the multifamily housing market discussed the current state of the industry and made predictions for the future of the Twin Cities real estate market.
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The Minnesota Employer’s Guide to Navigating Workplace Issues During COVID-19
The Labor and Employment Law practice group at Larkin Hoffman thought it would be helpful to prepare a resource that employers could use as a starting point for evaluating the legal issues associated with operating a business in the current COVID-19 environment. We have prepared The Minnesota Employer’s Guide to Navigating Workplace Issues During COVID-19 to assist employers grappling with the complex legal and human resources questions that arise.
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