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We are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2018, the partners, associates, and professional staff of the St. Cloud office of Stinson Leonard Street have joined Moss & Barnett.
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Our estate planning and family law attorneys work closely to address issues that may arise before or after marriage. Without this coordination, issues can be overlooked resulting in unintended, often negative consequences.
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A property owner who provides a living space to family members or friends without intending to create a formal landlord-tenant relationship could nonetheless become considered a landlord under the law.
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Todd J. Anlauf, a member of our multifamily and commercial real estate finance, real estate, and banking and commercial transactions teams, has been inducted into the Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society (LAI) and its Minnesota Chapter in recognition of his professionalism, leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence in all aspects of the land use development process in the Greater Minneapolis / St. Paul Region. More > |
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James J. Vedder, a member of our family law team, has been named to the Courage Kenny Foundation Board of Directors. Jim's term begins June 1, 2018. Moss & Barnett attorney and chair of our family law team, Susan C. Rhode, also serves on the Courage Kenny Foundation Board as its Vice Chair and Secretary. More > |
We are pleased to announce an expansion of the firm's service offering with the creation of a new practice area devoted to Construction Law.
This team of attorneys, including preeminent construction lawyers Curt Smith and
Aaron Dean who have more than 50 years of construction law experience between them, advises on both public and private construction projects - from design and planning to contract negotiation, preparation, bidding and review, construction, surety/bond issues, and insurance coverage and claims. We counsel clients on dispute avoidance and resolution as well as resolving issues with regulatory authorities, including OSHA and licensing boards. More >
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Shannon E. Cook has joined the firm's multifamily and commercial real estate finance and real estate teams. Shannon's practice is primarily focused on representing lenders who originate and sell loans secured by multifamily projects to secondary market investors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. As part of this practice, Shannon prepares and negotiates loan documents, reviews legal opinions, examines title, survey, and other due diligence, and works with all transaction parties to ensure a smooth closing. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, Shannon was an attorney at a boutique business law firm, focusing on real estate, tax, and related litigation matters. She is an active member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association. She is also a Mitchell Mentor, advising and assisting first-year law students at Mitchell Hamline College of Law. Shannon received her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, where she earned her Law and Business Certificate, and her B.S., from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Aylix K. Jensen has joined the firm's creditors' remedies and bankruptcy team. Aylix practices primarily in the areas of compliance and litigation relating to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and additional federal and state laws and regulations. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, she was a law clerk to the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson in the Tenth Judicial District and a judicial extern to the Honorable Michael J. Davis in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Aylix received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.A. from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Katie P. Pivec has joined the firm's real estate and infrastructure teams. Katie focuses her practice primarily on zoning, municipal law, and commercial leasing. She is a member of a team serving one of the largest wireless communications companies in the nation, and in that capacity, counsels client stakeholders on myriad issues. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, Katie practiced for several years as a transactional attorney, focusing on the needs of closely held business clients. She also worked in-house for a large technology company as a research attorney and for a commercial real estate management group. Katie received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.A., cum laude, from Newcomb College, Tulane University.
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William J. Straus has joined the firm's multifamily and commercial real estate finance and real estate teams. Bill primarily represents life insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions in connection with the origination and servicing of mortgage loans secured by multifamily housing projects, retail centers, office buildings, industrial facilities, and other types of commercial real estate. He also advises clients on the closing and sale of loans to agency investors Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae on the secondary mortgage market. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, Bill worked in the commercial mortgage lending department of a Fortune 500 company. He received his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law and his B.S., summa cum laude, from St. Cloud State University. During law school, Bill was a Senior Member of the Nebraska Moot Court Board, received the Business Transactions Certificate, and won the McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Excellence in Legal Writing Award.
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On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the case of
South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., 138 S.Ct. 2080 (2018), allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax - even in areas where they do not have a physical presence. Remote sellers of taxable products and services need to immediately evaluate whether they are prepared to register to collect and remit taxes wherever a material portion of their products are or may be delivered.
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On July 18, 2018, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the case of
Fielding v. Commissioner of Revenue, 2018 WL 3447690, determining that Minnesota's attempt to tax trust income based solely on the grantor's residence at the time the trust becomes irrevocable is unconstitutional.
In 2009, Reid MacDonald established four separate trusts for his children and transferred shares of a Minnesota S corporation to each trust. On December 31, 2001, the trusts became irrevocable, and, based on the fact that Reid was a Minnesota resident at this time, the trusts were deemed "Resident Trusts" under Minnesota law. As a result of their classification as Resident Trusts, nearly all the income earned by the trusts was subject to Minnesota income tax.
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| While we pursue our professional goals, we also endeavor to improve the quality of life in our communities and around the world. Members of the Moss & Barnett team apply the same dedication to service by making significant contributions of their time and resources to charitable organizations important to all of us.
M&B Cares participated in four service projects this past spring and summer. |
On April 19, 2018, Moss & Barnett employees, family members, and friends rolled up their sleeves and participated in an innovative monthly event dubbed "Happy Hour Squared," held at The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) in downtown Minneapolis. BNW has partnered with Finnegans, Inc. (charitable beer company) to reinvent happy hour, with the goals of feeding the hungry and serving the community. Over 2,000 sandwiches were handed off to Allan Law's MRD 363 Days Food Program to feed the hungry on the streets that night. More >
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Pictured from left to right (back row): Cindi Littlejohn, Jay Littlejohn, Peter Engebretson,
Jana Aune Deach, Michael Bondi, Christine Bondi; (middle row) Kelly McGinty, Cheryl Riggs, Shelly Doerr, Nick Tautges, Katherine Pasker, Pat Egdorf; (front row) Nancy Kiskis,
Gina DeConcini, Andrea Szondy, Lindsay Case (not pictured: Jeff Kaphingst) |
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M&B Cares has "adopted" the 30 members of the 4th Expeditionary Medical Unit (4th EMU) which is currently stationed in Iraq. On May 9, 2018, Moss & Barnett employees put together 30 care packages filled with cookies, movies, magazines, books, office supplies, toiletries, and other items to show our support for these courageous men and women who serve our country. Our connection to the 4th EMU is through Nicholas D. Tautges, Chief Personnel Specialist (U.S. Navy) and Moss & Barnett's Accounts Payable Specialist.
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Pictured from left to right: Natasha Lenz, Nick Tautges, Josh Oie, Andy Malec, Mark Peterson, and Kevin Busch (not pictured: Jana Aune Deach, Gina DeConcini, Carin Del Fiacco,
Carla Garber, Deb LaTerza, Lori O'Donnell, Debbie Weinstock, and our Moss & Barnett team members who donated items to fill the care packages) |
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On June 28, 2018, Moss & Barnett employees and family members were honored to volunteer with the Cooks for Kids program to purchase, prepare, and serve a meal to the families at the Ronald McDonald House - Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Ronald McDonald House Charities-Upper Midwest, in partnership with the community, provides a comfortable and caring home-away-from-home that supports keeping families together and reduces stress during a child's serious illness. Its four Twin Cities sites provide complimentary lodging, meals, and a community of support to families facing a child's serious illness, injury, or disability. More >
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Pictured from left to right: Maureen Montpetit, Debbie Weinstock, Susie King,
Dan O'Donnell, Carin Del Fiacco, Cheryl Sheldon, Lori O'Donnell, and Jana Aune Deach |
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Moss & Barnett employees and friends enjoyed serving a picnic lunch to the clients and families of Breaking Free at their annual barbecue held on July 28, 2018, at Newell Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. There were games and prizes for the kids and face painting, too. A good time was had by all.
Breaking Free is a Minnesota-based non-profit and social justice/social change organization founded in 1996. Every year, Breaking Free helps over 500 women escape systems of prostitution and sexual exploitation through advocacy, direct services, housing, and education.
Moss & Barnett has a long-standing tradition of partnering with Breaking Free. Every year, the firm's women attorneys "adopt" Breaking Free families for the holidays, helping to ensure that these families have a joyful holiday. In addition, members of the firm donate various daily items in need such as pots and pans, silverware, and women and children's clothing throughout the year as needed. More >
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| We are very grateful to have our Moss & Barnett team members, family members, and friends get behind these important community initiatives and to give generously of their time, talent, and financial support.
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| Moss & Barnett is pleased to congratulate its attorneys who are listed in Super Lawyers and Rising Stars* for 2018. |
| Moss & Barnett attorneys are available to speak at your company, association, trade organization, seminar, CLE, webcast, panel, or meeting on a whole host of topics involving legal issues. We would be pleased to collaborate with you in the design and presentation of almost any topic that you wish to address. |
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| Examples of topics our attorneys presented over the past year include: |
- Internet neutrality
- Accountants' best practices for avoiding claims
- FTC enforcement actions
- Beneficiary designations
- 2017 Tax Act
- How your safety record impacts contracting opportunities
- How utilities are bridging the digital divide
- How contractors can ensure payment
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- OSHA on the jobsite
- Regulatory challenges for the Internet of Things
- Negotiating cable franchise agreements and renewals
- Inception and operation of a small business
- Becoming a better testifying expert
- Issues with purchased judgments
- Domestic violence and child custody
- Local franchising
Visit LawMoss.com/events to view all of our attorneys' various presentations.
The success of an event or meeting can largely depend on how effective and knowledgeable the presenter is. Let us help. Contact Deb Weinstock at Deb.Weinstock@lawmoss.com / 612-877-5424 if interested in having a Moss & Barnett attorney present at your upcoming event. More >
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St. Cloud, MN |
| Phone: (612) 877-5000 |
Phone: (320) 654-4100 |
150 South Fifth Street | Suite 1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
3800 Eight Street North | Suite 102
St. Cloud, MN 56303 |
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