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Join estate planning experts Rachel M. Dahl, Partner at DeWitt LLP, Leonetta Rence, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer at Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Company, and Michael Andrews, Principal at BGM, for a discussion on the approaching sunset of federal estate and gift tax exemption. Read More About Upcoming Webinar on Estate and Gift Tax Exemption: Sunset or Sunrise?
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DeWitt LLP announced that Julie N. Nagorski has been recognized among the 30 attorneys featured in the POWER 30 Construction and Real Estate 2025 list by Minnesota Lawyer. Read More About Julie Nagorski Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine
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State laws on secret workplace recordings vary, with one-party consent states allowing recordings with just one participant's permission, while all-party consent states require consent from everyone involved. Employers can implement no-recording policies, but these must be carefully crafted to avoid violating employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). To minimize legal risks, employers should clearly define their policies, include exceptions for protected activities, and ensure compliance with both federal and state laws. Read More About Can I Secretly Record Conversations At Work? What Employers and Employees Need to Know
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A recent Federal Circuit decision in Lashify v. ITC makes it easier for patent trolls to bring cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ruling removes the previous domestic manufacturing requirement, allowing companies to rely on U.S.-based sales, marketing, and distribution to meet ITC standards. Read More About U.S. Importers Likely Face Greater Exposure from Patent Trolls Following a Recent Federal Circuit Decision
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The Treasury Department has announced that U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies will not face penalties for failing to comply with Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements — at least for now. This decision follows months of uncertainty for small business owners navigating ongoing litigation and deadline changes. Read More About Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against Domestic Citizens and Reporting Companies
