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Minnesota 2025 Legislative Employment Law Updates[Kristin Kingsbury]
How to Coordinate Business Succession & Estate Planning[Carole Clark Isakson]
Get Your Company Records Right with Help from BGS[Carole Clark Isakson]
Earned Sick and Safety Leave Law[David R. Schaps]
THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT WILL APPLY TO MANY U.S. BUSINESSES – ARE YOU READY??[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Fraud Alert[Carole Clark Isakson]
Risks of Non-Compliance[Carole Clark Isakson]
Why Business Owners Need Buy-Sell Type Agreements[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Presents at the Minnesota CLE Center[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Part III; Exemptions & Reporting Requirements. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE TO REPORT?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Nursing Mother/Lactating Employees and Pregnancy Accommodation in Minnesota[Toni Perrier]
New Law in Minnesota Voids Most Covenants Not to Compete[Scott Lepak]
Corporate Transparency Act Part 2 Beneficial Owner - Exercising Substantial Control[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attends Annual DSTA Holiday Party[Toni Perrier]
An Overview of Business Valuation and Division in Divorce[Jason C. Brown]
What Should be Included in an Arbitration Clause Used in Business Contracts?[Joan M. Quade]
Workplace Investigations[Joan M. Quade]
BGS Transportation Team Celebrates Another Successful Appearance at the Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference[Carole Clark Isakson]
Remote Workers and Foreign Business Registration[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Scott Lepak to Present on Labor Relations from a Pandemic Perspective on November 10[ ]
Infringement: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business[ ]
The Corporate Veil: What is It and Why You Should Care?[ ]
The Company Sale: Stock or Asset[Carole Clark Isakson]
Best Practices for Documenting Board and Owner Meetings[Carole Clark Isakson]

Child Custody

How to Plan a Parenting Time Schedule for Summer[Jason C. Brown]
The Legal Framework Surrounding Custody Modification[Jason C. Brown]
Putting Children First: Co-Parenting Through a Pandemic[Elizabeth Schading]
What Are The Most Common Types of Family Law Cases?[Elizabeth Schading]
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
How is Child Custody Determined in a Minnesota Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]

Civil Litigation

Early Mediation in Your Civil Litigation Case: A Time and Cost Saver, or a Waste of Time and Money?[Joan M. Quade]

Commercial Litigation

What Should be Included in an Arbitration Clause Used in Business Contracts?[Joan M. Quade]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. announces the addition of a new associate to the firm[ ]
A Practical Look at Arbitration as a Growing Trend[Joan M. Quade]
Counsel Now Required for Business Entities Involved in Commercial Evictions in Hennepin County Housing Court[Tammy J. Schemmel]
Defending Against ADA Lawsuits[Bradley Kletscher]
New Associate Attorney Joins BGS[ ]
Joan M. Quade Appointed Chair of 21st District Ethics Committee[ ]
New Attorney Joins BGS[ ]
BGS Attorney Named to Educational Foundation Board[ ]
Scott Lepak to Present at Upcoming Minnesota CLE Conference[ ]
Retaliation for Mobile Home Park Tenants Demanding Their Rights[Joan M. Quade]
Water Well Regulation in Minnesota[Joan M. Quade]
Killers and Con Artists Among Your Job Applicants? You Won’t Find Out Until You Decide to Interview Them In Minnesota.[Scott Lepak]
Minnesota Guide for City Human Resources Edited & Updated[ ]
The Septic System Quagmire: Septic System Regulation in Minnesota[Joan M. Quade]
Employer Liability for Employees’ Actions[Jennifer C. Moreau]
What The Law Says About Miniature Horses as Service Animals[Joan M. Quade]
Minnesota Employment Law Update[Bradley Kletscher]
BGS Grows with Addition of New Lawyer[ ]
Anoka County District Court Awards $73,938.75 in Sanctions Against Defendant for Discovery Misconduct[Joan M. Quade]
City Employees and Off-Duty Conduct Webinar[Scott Lepak]
Medical Insurance Issues: Denial of Claims[Joan M. Quade]
Employee Privacy in a Digital Age[Scott Lepak]
Confronting Employees with Bad Attitudes[ ]
Risky Business: Writing Your Own Legal Documents Can Be Costly[ ]
The Nature of Appeals[ ]
You and Your Credit Report[ ]
Collection of Your Accounts Receivable[Joan M. Quade]
Toward an "English Rule" on Costs and Disbursements[ ]
Minnesota's Sexual Harassment Statute: It's History and the law (Part I)[ ]
Military Leave Law[Scott Lepak]
Non-compete Agreements[Joan M. Quade]
Minnesota Sexual Harassment Statute: Its History and the law (Part II)[ ]

Computer and Software Law

Navigating Digital Assets When Settling an Estate[Tyler Eubank]
ADA Website Compliance - Is Your Business Up to Date?[Tyler Eubank]
Do business in Texas? New rules for data breach![Carole Clark Isakson]
The California Consumer Privacy Act – Be Prepared[Carole Clark Isakson]
Does Your Company’s Board have Cybersecurity Expertise?[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Presents Electronic Data Security Seminar[Carole Clark Isakson]
Naked on the Bus[Carole Clark Isakson]
EMAIL CONFIDENTIALITY/DISCLAIMERS – use, or don’t use?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Yep, it’s true, the Russians actually ARE after you![Carole Clark Isakson]
Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Speaks at Women Venture Event[ ]
Lunch and Learning: Carole Clark Isakson Presents ACBA CLE Seminar[ ]
WHO OWNS THAT SOFTWARE?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Hey Dad… about your car…[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Isakson Presents Seminar for Trade Creditors[ ]
“Just pull it off the internet!” Said no good lawyer…ever[Carole Clark Isakson]
Why we all need an “IDIOT!” light[Carole Clark Isakson]
Why my first piano recital in 42 years reminds me of YOUR contract needs!![Carole Clark Isakson]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. Announces Addition of New Attorneys to Firm[ ]

Corporate & Business law

Buying an Operating Business – Step 3. Closing Day is upon us! And what happens after that?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Buying an Operating Business – Step 2. Make sure your purchase agreement is well developed and covers post-closing matters![Carole Clark Isakson]
Buying an Operating Business – Step 1. Know Your Seller, Know the Process.[Carole Clark Isakson]
Minnesota Updates Its Cannabis Law[Scott M. Hagel]
Corporate Transparency Act – LIMITED Enforcement?[ ]
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Compliance is Compulsory[Carole Clark Isakson]
How to Coordinate Business Succession & Estate Planning[Carole Clark Isakson]
Be Wary of Letters from Lawyers Claiming Your Company Name Is at Risk[Carole Clark Isakson]
All About NDAs (And Why Your Business Needs Them!)[Carole Clark Isakson]
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements | Part 1/4: A Summary of Minnesota's Non-Compete Laws[Kristin Kingsbury]
Get Your Company Records Right with Help from BGS[Carole Clark Isakson]
THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT WILL APPLY TO MANY U.S. BUSINESSES – ARE YOU READY??[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Fraud Alert[Carole Clark Isakson]
Risks of Non-Compliance[Carole Clark Isakson]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen and the Minnesota Trucking Association's Annual Conference[Carole Clark Isakson]
Why Corporate Records Matter[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Presents at the Minnesota CLE Center[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Part III; Exemptions & Reporting Requirements. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE TO REPORT?[Carole Clark Isakson]
New Law in Minnesota Voids Most Covenants Not to Compete[Scott Lepak]
Corporate Transparency Act Part 2 Beneficial Owner - Exercising Substantial Control[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act: Part I[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attends Annual DSTA Holiday Party[Toni Perrier]
ADA Website Compliance - Is Your Business Up to Date?[Tyler Eubank]
Is Your Company Record Book a Thing of the Past?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Remote Workers and Foreign Business Registration[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Scott Lepak to Present on Labor Relations from a Pandemic Perspective on November 10[ ]
Infringement: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business[ ]
The Corporate Veil: What is It and Why You Should Care?[ ]
The Company Sale: Stock or Asset[Carole Clark Isakson]
Best Practices for Documenting Board and Owner Meetings[Carole Clark Isakson]
COVID-19 Return to Work: What Can an Employer Do When a Higher Risk Employee Wishes to Return to Work?[ ]
COVID-19 Return to Work – What Can an Employer Proactively Do about the Health of a High-Risk Employee Returning to Work?[ ]
BGS Helps Clients Navigate the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Landscape[ ]
BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Elected to Duluth Superior Transportation Association’s Board of Directors[ ]
A Practical Look at Arbitration as a Growing Trend[Joan M. Quade]
BGS Transportation Attorneys in Duluth![ ]
Do business in Texas? New rules for data breach![Carole Clark Isakson]
The California Consumer Privacy Act – Be Prepared[Carole Clark Isakson]
IRS Expands Self-Correction of Plan Qualification Errors[ ]
When the Government Goes Out of Business[Scott Lepak]
Significant Changes to Retirement Plans Proposed[ ]
FMLA Boot Camp[Tyler Eubank]
BGS proudly celebrates Women Entrepreneurs[ ]
BGS Attorney Presents Electronic Data Security Seminar[Carole Clark Isakson]
Defending Against ADA Lawsuits[Bradley Kletscher]
EMAIL CONFIDENTIALITY/DISCLAIMERS – use, or don’t use?[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Joins the Duluth Superior Transportation Association[ ]
Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Speaks at Women Venture Event[ ]
HELP!!! Someone trademarked my company name!![Carole Clark Isakson]
Limited Liability Companies and a New Minnesota Statute[Daniel D. Ganter, Jr.]
Hey Dad… about your car…[Carole Clark Isakson]
Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota[Scott Lepak]
BGS Attorney Isakson Presents Seminar for Trade Creditors[ ]
“Just pull it off the internet!” Said no good lawyer…ever[Carole Clark Isakson]
Why we all need an “IDIOT!” light[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS and the Canada-Minnesota Business Council[ ]
Is it Real or Make Believe?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Seminar by BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Successful[ ]
Employers Take Note: 2016 Employment Law Updates[Bradley Kletscher]
Why my first piano recital in 42 years reminds me of YOUR contract needs!![Carole Clark Isakson]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. Announces Addition of New Attorneys to Firm[ ]
Business Law Information: New Ruling Allowing an LLC to adopt an ESOP[ ]
Medical Cannabis: What it Means for Minnesota Employers[Joan M. Quade]
Minnesota's New Limited Liability Company Act[Bradley Kletscher]
BGS Attorney to Present at Business Succession Seminar[ ]
Beware of the Franchise[ ]

Corporate Transparency Act
Corporate Transparency Act – LIMITED Enforcement?[ ]
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Compliance is Compulsory[Carole Clark Isakson]
THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT WILL APPLY TO MANY U.S. BUSINESSES – ARE YOU READY??[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Fraud Alert[Carole Clark Isakson]
Risks of Non-Compliance[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Part III; Exemptions & Reporting Requirements. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE TO REPORT?[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act Part 2 Beneficial Owner - Exercising Substantial Control[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act: Part I[Carole Clark Isakson]

Criminal Law

Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Stop-Arm Law: What State v. Waln Means for Your Case[ ]
Understanding Vanessa’s Law for Teen Drivers in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
BGS announces the addition of a new associate to the firm[ ]
STEP BY STEP GUIDE: Can I Get Criminal Charges Against Me Dismissed?[Adriel Villarreal]
STEP BY STEP GUIDE: How to Behave If You’re Being Arrested[Adriel Villarreal]
Misdemeanors– Finding the Representation You Need[Adriel Villarreal]
Felonies – Finding a Lawyer for a Serious Crime[Adriel Villarreal]
Is It Ever Best to Choose a Jury Trial?[Adriel Villarreal]
Expungement Law Update[Jon Erickson]
Anoka County Holds Community Forums on Dangers of Heroin[Jon Erickson]
The Police Have Confiscated My Property. What Can I Do?[Adriel Villarreal]
Expungement Laws in Review[Jon Erickson]
Do I Have to Tell My Employer I’ve Been Charged with a Crime?[Adriel Villarreal]
What is a Pre-Trial Diversion Program in Minnesota?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Do if I’m Pulled Over and I’ve Been Drinking in Minnesota?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Can I Get Bailed Out of Jail in Minnesota?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Do if There is a Warrant Out for My Arrest?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Do If the Police Bring Me in for Questioning?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Are My Rights If I’ve been Charged with a Misdemeanor?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Expect if I’ve Been Accused of a Crime?[Adriel Villarreal]
Dangerous Driving Reports[Jon Erickson]
Landmark Decision Could Be a Game Changer for DWI Cases[Jon Erickson]
Employee Spotlight: Eny Maldonado-Johnson, Paralegal[ ]
Click It or Ticket Campaign[Jon Erickson]
Texting and Driving Dangers[Jon Erickson]
Summer Drive Time ~ Keeping Safe on the Roads[Jon Erickson]
How to Cope When Affected by DWI[Jon Erickson]
Understanding DUI – What Do I Do Now?[Jon Erickson]
How to Expunge Your Record[Jon Erickson]
How to Fight Back After an Assault[Jon Erickson]
Understanding DWI – Not Just Another Traffic Ticket[Jon Erickson]
How to Handle a DUI Charge in Coon Rapids[Jon Erickson]
Why I Do What I Do[Jon Erickson]
MN Ignition Interlock Program[Jon Erickson]
No Texting While Driving Minnesota Statute[John Buchman]
Collateral Effects of Arrests - What You Need to Know[Jon Erickson]
Anger In The Workplace...Anger At Home[Jon Erickson]
Old Criminal Records Can Be "Off The Record"[Jon Erickson]
More On Clearing Up Old Criminal Records[Jon Erickson]

Divorce

What You Need to Know When Navigating a Gray Divorce[ ]
How to Plan a Parenting Time Schedule for Summer[Jason C. Brown]
The Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements[Jason C. Brown]
How Does the Court Determine Spousal Maintenance?[Jason C. Brown]
What is Involved in Appealing the Outcome in a Divorce[Jason C. Brown]
Understanding the Divorce Process in Minnesota[Jason C. Brown]
Tools Available to Gather Information in a Divorce[Jason C. Brown]
An Overview of Tax Concepts in Minnesota Divorce[Jason C. Brown]
An Overview of Business Valuation and Division in Divorce[Jason C. Brown]
Putting Children First: Co-Parenting Through a Pandemic[Elizabeth Schading]
Will Mediation Make My Divorce Go More Smoothly?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can My Spouse Use Recorded Conversations and Messages in Court?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can a Family Law Attorney Help Me?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Are The Most Common Types of Family Law Cases?[Elizabeth Schading]
Getting Divorced & Selling Your House – What You Should Know[Elizabeth Schading]
Telling the Children about Divorce[Elizabeth Schading]
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
Things to Update After Divorce[William Huefner]
Divorce vs. Legal Separation in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
How is Child Custody Determined in a Minnesota Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Are the Steps in a Divorce Proceeding?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can Grandparents Get Court-Ordered Visitation or Custody in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]

DUI/DWI Law

Parent Liability for Alcohol at Prom and Graduation Parties in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
Understanding Vanessa’s Law for Teen Drivers in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Stay Safe on Blackout Wednesday[Adriel Villarreal]
DUI/DWI: What to do if you are pulled over[Adriel Villarreal]
DWI: Can You Refuse a Breath Test?[ ]
What to Expect from Your Minnesota DWI Case[Adriel Villarreal]

Early Mediation

Early Mediation in Your Civil Litigation Case: A Time and Cost Saver, or a Waste of Time and Money?[Joan M. Quade]

Employment Law

Minnesota 2025 Legislative Employment Law Updates[Kristin Kingsbury]
Paid Family and Medical Leave (Minn. Stat. 268B.01, et seq) Summary:[Kristin Kingsbury]
All About NDAs (And Why Your Business Needs Them!)[Carole Clark Isakson]
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements | Part 1/4: A Summary of Minnesota's Non-Compete Laws[Kristin Kingsbury]
Nursing Mother/Lactating Employees and Pregnancy Accommodation in Minnesota[Toni Perrier]
Is Your Employment Lawyer Readily Accessible?[ ]
Business Owners: Think Twice Before Gifting Stock to Employees[Carole Clark Isakson]
Remote Workers and Foreign Business Registration[Carole Clark Isakson]
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on Workplace Handbook Policies[Scott Lepak]
Scott Lepak Named to the Public Employment Relations Board[ ]
Scott Lepak to Present on Police Arbitration Reform to Minnesota State Bar[ ]
BGS Attorney Scott Lepak to Present on Labor Relations from a Pandemic Perspective on November 10[ ]
Disciplining Employees in a Newly Unionized Setting[Scott Lepak]
COVID-19 Return to Work: What Can an Employer Do When a Higher Risk Employee Wishes to Return to Work?[ ]
COVID-19 Return to Work – What Can an Employer Proactively Do about the Health of a High-Risk Employee Returning to Work?[ ]
The Need for Businesses to Accommodate At-Risk Customers | Executive Order Under COVID-19[Scott Lepak]
The Right to Refusal to Work Executive Order Under Covid-19[Scott Lepak]
Employers Beware: Minnesota's New Wage Theft Law[Bradley Kletscher]
What Drivers and Employers Need to Know About the New MN Hands Free Law[Scott Lepak]
The 2019 Wage Theft Law – This Law Should Really Be Called the Employer Paperwork Creation And Administrator Blood Pressure Elevation Plus Wage Theft Act[Scott Lepak]
IRS Expands Self-Correction of Plan Qualification Errors[ ]
Significant Changes to Retirement Plans Proposed[ ]
FMLA Boot Camp[Tyler Eubank]
Defending Against ADA Lawsuits[Bradley Kletscher]
Fair Share Agency Fees Struck Down by the United States Supreme Court[Scott Lepak]
Attorney Scott Lepak Receives President's Award[ ]
New Associate Attorney Joins BGS[ ]
Scott Lepak Presenting on Mental Health and Addiction Issues[ ]
Employers Take Note: 2016 Employment Law Updates[Bradley Kletscher]
MEDICAL CANNABIS AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW[Bradley Kletscher]
Attorney Dave Schaps Volunteers at Student Mock Arbitration[ ]
Fall in Galina, Illinois[ ]
Minnesota's New Wage Disclosure Law: What Employers Should Know[Bradley Kletscher]
BGS' Labor & Employment Law Attorney Scott Lepak in the News[ ]

Estate Planning

Essential Legal Documents for Every College-Bound Graduate[ ]
Impact of Key Provisions of Congress’ Bill that Ended the Government Shutdown for Vulnerable Populations[Cathryn D. Reher]
Anticipated Changes for Medical Assistance Recipients in 2026[Cathryn D. Reher]
Why Every Minnesota Adult Needs a Health Care Directive[Kate Frederickson]
7 Steps for Getting Started on Your Estate Plan[William Huefner]
Potential Updates to Medicaid/Medical Assistance Benefits[Cathryn D. Reher]
MSBA Elder Law Section Virtual Panel Coming Soon![Kate Frederickson]
Updating Your Estate Plan for the New Year[William Huefner]
Changes Are Coming to Medicare Part D[Cathryn D. Reher]
How to Coordinate Business Succession & Estate Planning[Carole Clark Isakson]
Notice of Continued Insurable Interest: Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds[Cathryn D. Reher]
Navigating Digital Assets When Settling an Estate[Tyler Eubank]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Write Your Will[William Huefner]
Proposed Rule Amendments Governing Minnesota Veterans Homes Disapproved[Cathryn D. Reher]
Protecting your Inheritance: How Undue Influence can Overcome a Loved One’s Wishes[Tyler Eubank]
Wills and Estates: Are you prepared for that next step in life?[ ]
Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way[William Huefner]
Things to Update After Divorce[William Huefner]
Business Law Information: New Ruling Allowing an LLC to adopt an ESOP[ ]
What is a Revocable Living Trust?[William Huefner]
The Disadvantages of DIY Estate Planning[William Huefner]
Make a Will: It Won’t Kill You![William Huefner]
Will My Family Inherit My Debts?[William Huefner]
Why Should I Update My Will?[William Huefner]
What Happens When Someone Contests a Will?[William Huefner]
Transporting and Spreading of Cremated Remains[Joan M. Quade]
The Benefits of Setting up a Trust[William Huefner]
How Does Probate Work in Minnesota?[William Huefner]
Should You Use Estate Planning Software?[William Huefner]
Is a Do-It-Yourself Last Will and Testament a Good Idea?[William Huefner]
Dying Without a Will (Intestate) in Minnesota[William Huefner]
Estate Planning Review: Choosing a Will or a Trust[William Huefner]

Elder Care and Special Needs Law
May Is National Elder Law Month[ ]
Potential Updates to Medicaid/Medical Assistance Benefits[Cathryn D. Reher]
MSBA Elder Law Section Virtual Panel Coming Soon![Kate Frederickson]
MA-EPD Law Updates Expand Eligibility for Coverage[Cathryn D. Reher]
Changes Are Coming to Medicare Part D[Cathryn D. Reher]
Proposed Rule Amendments Governing Minnesota Veterans Homes Disapproved[Cathryn D. Reher]

Family Law

Dividing Joint Real Estate in Minnesota Outside of Marriage/Divorce (Partition): Q & A[ ]
What Is a Prenup and Why Should You Get One?[Jason C. Brown]
How to Plan a Parenting Time Schedule for Summer[Jason C. Brown]
The Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements[Jason C. Brown]
Navigating the Minnesota Family Law Landscape[Jason C. Brown]
The Legal Framework Surrounding Custody Modification[Jason C. Brown]
Understanding Family Law[ ]
Family Court Hearings: Tips and Strategies[Jason C. Brown]
Family Law ADR: Alternatives to the Courtroom[Jason C. Brown]
Take Care of Your Legacy: Planning Your Will & Estate[ ]
Jason C. Brown, Attorney at Law, Joins Barna, Guzy & Steffen’s Family Law Department Bringing 20 Years of Experience[ ]
Putting Children First: Co-Parenting Through a Pandemic[Elizabeth Schading]
What are the Biggest Benefits of Having a Divorce Attorney?[Elizabeth Schading]
Misconceptions About Child Support[Elizabeth Schading]
Will Mediation Make My Divorce Go More Smoothly?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can My Spouse Use Recorded Conversations and Messages in Court?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can a Family Law Attorney Help Me?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can International Laws Affect My Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Are The Most Common Types of Family Law Cases?[Elizabeth Schading]
Getting Divorced & Selling Your House – What You Should Know[Elizabeth Schading]
Telling the Children about Divorce[Elizabeth Schading]
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
New Family Law Associate Joins The BGS Law Family![ ]
Legal Separation vs. Informal Separation in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
Most Common Family Law Matters[Elizabeth Schading]
Dealing with Financial Matters in Divorce[Elizabeth Schading]
Divorce vs. Legal Separation in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
How is Child Custody Determined in a Minnesota Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Are the Steps in a Divorce Proceeding?[Elizabeth Schading]
Division of Marital Property, Debt and Non-Marital Property – Is it Mine, Yours or Ours?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Do Minnesota Courts Decide Custody of a Child?[Elizabeth Schading]
Who Gets Custody if a Spouse Cheated?[Elizabeth Schading]
Are Marital Assets Always Split 50/50?[Elizabeth Schading]
Will the Courts Punish My Spouse for Cheating On Me?[Elizabeth Schading]
Am I Entitled to Spousal Support/Alimony?[Elizabeth Schading]
What is Parental Alienation?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can I protect My Retirement Assets in a Minnesota Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
I Think I Want to Get Divorced. What Should I Do Now?[Elizabeth Schading]
What’s the Difference between Legal Separation and Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
Liz Schading Pens Article for Minnesota Women Lawyers Organization[ ]
Can I Get a Minnesota Divorce if I got married in Another Country?[Elizabeth Schading]
Who Gets the Rings after a Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Do Courts Determine Custody of Unborn Children During a Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can I Contribute to the Success of Divorce Mediation?[Elizabeth Schading]
What’s Ending the Most Marriages?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can You Hide to Stop Your Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
More Couples Divorcing After 50[Elizabeth Schading]
What is Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can I Change My Child’s Last Name During a Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
How to Avoid Problems with Your Child Support[Elizabeth Schading]
My Divorce is Simple, Can I Do It Myself?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can I Adopt My Step-Child in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can I Take My Child Out of the Country after my Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
When is a Divorce Final?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can I Date During My Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
What is an Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can I File for Divorce in Minnesota if I Don’t Know Where My Spouse Is?[Elizabeth Schading]
When Does Child Support End in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Happens to My Business During a Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Happens to Retirement Accounts during a Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
Does Minnesota Allow Couples To Cancel Their Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can Grandparents Get Court-Ordered Visitation or Custody in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Does Custody in Mineesota Work When Your Child is Born out of Wedlock?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Happens to the Family Pet During a Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can I Make a Positive Impression in Divorce Court?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Does Adultery Impact Divorce in Minnesota?[Elizabeth Schading]
Can I Take a Job Out of Minnesota After My Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
Will I Get, or Have to Pay, Alimony?[Elizabeth Schading]
3 Things to Consider Doing If You’ve Moved Out of the Marital Home[Elizabeth Schading]
How Can I Protect Myself Financially During a Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Happens to Debt During a Divorce?[Elizabeth Schading]
What Can I Do If There Are Problems With Parenting Time?[Elizabeth Schading]
How Much Child Support Will I Pay?[Elizabeth Schading]
Electronic Communications and Divorce[Elizabeth Schading]
Elder and Adult Family Mediation[Elizabeth Schading]

Federal Regulations

Impact of Key Provisions of Congress’ Bill that Ended the Government Shutdown for Vulnerable Populations[Cathryn D. Reher]
Corporate Transparency Act – LIMITED Enforcement?[ ]
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Compliance is Compulsory[Carole Clark Isakson]
Corporate Transparency Act: Part I[Carole Clark Isakson]
New Federal Regulations for Emotional Support Animals[ ]

In the Community

BGS Proudly Supports the Minnesota Trucking Association[Carole Clark Isakson]

Individual Law

Parent Liability for Alcohol at Prom and Graduation Parties in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
Winter Car Emergency Kit: 20 Recommended Items[Adriel Villarreal]
Is There a New Cellphone “Touch Law” for Minnesota Drivers?[ ]
ADA Compliance and Web Design: What You Need to Know[Carole Clark Isakson]
DUI/DWI: What to do if you are pulled over[Adriel Villarreal]
Things to Consider When You’ve Suffered a Personal Injury[Adriel Villarreal]

Labor Law

Mediation

Family Law ADR: Alternatives to the Courtroom[Jason C. Brown]
Early Mediation in Your Civil Litigation Case: A Time and Cost Saver, or a Waste of Time and Money?[Joan M. Quade]
Scott Lepak to Present on Police Arbitration Reform to Minnesota State Bar[ ]
Litigation and Dispute Resolution During a Pandemic[Joan M. Quade]
A Practical Look at Arbitration as a Growing Trend[Joan M. Quade]
Is Divorce Mediation in Minnesota Right for Me?[Elizabeth Schading]
Explaining the Divorce Mediation Process in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
How Mediation in Minnesota is Effective at Creating Elder Care Solutions[Elizabeth Schading]
4 Things You Should Know About Child Custody Mediation in Minnesota[Elizabeth Schading]
The Mediation Option[Scott Lepak]
Spotlight on Alternative Dispute Resolution Services[ ]
Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") Trends: The Growth and Prevalence of ADR in Litigation[ ]

Miscellaneous

The Supreme Court Decision on Fair Use: What It Means for Our Clients[Carole Clark Isakson]
Naked on the Bus[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attorney Dave Schaps Presents Award at Roseville Area Optimist Club[ ]
Totally overwhelmed by the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE![Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Supports Scholarship at Anoka Ramsey Community College[ ]
Expanded Heating Assistance Now Available in Minnesota[ ]
Click It or Ticket Campaign[Jon Erickson]
Avoid Overheating This Summer[Adriel Villarreal]
Interpreters: Who They Are & What They Do[ ]
Good News for the Migraine Sufferer[ ]
Email and Private Health Information[ ]

News & Events

Our Attorneys

Personal Injuries

How to Stay Safe on Blackout Wednesday[Adriel Villarreal]
Winter Car Emergency Kit: 20 Recommended Items[Adriel Villarreal]
Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries[Adriel Villarreal]
What to Do After a Slip, Trip, and Fall Incident[Adriel Villarreal]
Back To School – Watch Out for School Buses[Adriel Villarreal]
Personal Injury from Dog Bites[Adriel Villarreal]
Boating Safety & What to Do After an Accident[ ]
Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
Personal Injury Liability Rules: Dog Bites[Adriel Villarreal]
What to Know About a Slip and Fall Injury[ ]
Car Accidents and Personal Injury Claims[ ]
5 Top Questions for When a Car Accident Occurs[Adriel Villarreal]
Things to Consider When You’ve Suffered a Personal Injury[Adriel Villarreal]
Do I have Grounds for a Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
When Should I Review My Insurance Coverages?[John Buchman]
Filing a Personal Injury Claim: What You Should Know[Adriel Villarreal]
It Is Crucial to Speak to an Attorney Before an Insurance Adjuster[Adriel Villarreal]
Why is the Insurance Company Offering So Little for My Injury?[Adriel Villarreal]
Seven Reasons You Need an Attorney for your Personal Injury Case[Adriel Villarreal]
Do I need an Expensive Lawyer for my Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
How A Well Trained Dog Can Save Thousands[Adriel Villarreal]
When Should I Give My Statement of an Auto Accident?[Adriel Villarreal]
What is Legal Causation in Minnesota?[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Shield Yourself from Common Personal Injury Suits[Adriel Villarreal]
5 Things to Look For in a Personal Injury Lawyer[Adriel Villarreal]
What to Do If You’re Hit on a Bicycle[Adriel Villarreal]
Driving in the Snow-We all Know it's Coming[Adriel Villarreal]
FINALLY: A NEEDED CHANGE[John Buchman]
Liberty Mutual Insurance Subject of Another Class Action Lawsuit Concerning its Automobile Accident Claims Handling[John Buchman]
What Does Contingency Basis Mean in Minnesota?[Adriel Villarreal]
Should You Take Notes at the Scene of an Accident? You Bet![Adriel Villarreal]
Dealing With a Dog Attack[Adriel Villarreal]
Premise Injuries on Public Property[Adriel Villarreal]
How will the New Laws for Civil Litigation in Personal Injury Affect My Case?[John Buchman]
Seatbelts Save Lives[Jon Erickson]
New Year, New Policy?[Adriel Villarreal]
The Buckle Up Campaign Continues[Jon Erickson]
What Should I Do If I’m Injured in a Plane Crash?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Does a Product Recall Impact a Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I do if I’m injured in a Boat Accident?[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Do If My Child is injured at School?[Adriel Villarreal]
Dangerous Driving Reports[Jon Erickson]
Do All Personal Injury Cases Go to Court?[Adriel Villarreal]
Dealing With Collection Calls during a Personal Injury Case[Adriel Villarreal]
What Should I Do If I’m Bitten by a Dog?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Does Having a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?[Adriel Villarreal]
What is Building Security Negligence?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Soon Should I File My Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
Is My Construction Accident a Personal Injury or a Workman’s Comp Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
How Long Does it Take to Get Compensation in A Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
Employee Spotlight: Eny Maldonado-Johnson, Paralegal[ ]
When Should You Speak to a Personal Injury Attorney?[Adriel Villarreal]
Who Pays The Medical Bills for The Passenger in a Car Crash?[Adriel Villarreal]
What is Whiplash?[Adriel Villarreal]
Am I Taking Unfair Advantage of a Property Owner if I Pursue a Slip-and-Fall Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
Do I Lose Money by Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?[Adriel Villarreal]
Summer Drive Time ~ Keeping Safe on the Roads[Jon Erickson]
Long-Term Disability Benefits Law - Looking at Options[John Buchman]
What is Minnesota's “Dog Injury” Law?[John Buchman]
Sad Tragedy Reminds Us to Buckle Up and Be Safe[Jon Erickson]
Defective Product – When Products Don’t Function as Planned[Adriel Villarreal]
Facing an Animal Attack – Not Just in the Wild Anymore[Adriel Villarreal]
Tips to Fight a Construction Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
How to React to Your Child’s Dog Bite[Adriel Villarreal]
Finding Help for Injuries - Slip and Fall Lawyers[Adriel Villarreal]
Dealing with a Car Accident - What Happens Now?[Adriel Villarreal]
Buckle Up - It Can Save Lives.[Jon Erickson]
Buckle Up Campaign[Jon Erickson]
The Dangers of Texting While Driving[Adriel Villarreal]
When Good Products Go Bad – Defective Product Injury[Adriel Villarreal]
When Nature Strikes – How to Handle Animal Attacks[Adriel Villarreal]
When Safety Fails – Dealing with Construction Accidents[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Deal With Dog Bites[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Feel in Control After an Auto Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
What To Do In Case of a Car Accident[John Buchman]
Progressive Insurance's Tarnished Image[John Buchman]
Motorcycle Riders: Look Carefully at Your Insurance Coverage[John Buchman]
Buckle Up Campaign[Jon Erickson]
Buckle Up - It Saves Lives[Jon Erickson]
The McDonald's Hot Coffee Case: Separating Fact from Fiction[John Buchman]
Blocking Back and Neck Pain[John Buchman]
Buckle Up![Jon Erickson]
Why I Do This[John Buchman]
To All Do-It-Yourselfers: Call Before Going To Conciliation Court After a Car Crash[John Buchman]
Protecting Your Family with Car Insurance: Buyer Beware[John Buchman]
The Minnesota No-Fault Act: Long Overdue Changes Needed[John Buchman]
Texting While Driving Revisited[Adriel Villarreal]
Driving Safely[Jon Erickson]
What are "No-Fault Benefits"?[Adriel Villarreal]
It's My Money and I Want It Now - But Should You Do It?[John Buchman]
Lawyers and Advertising[Jon Erickson]
Texting While Driving - A Dangerous Combination[Adriel Villarreal]
Underinsured/Uninsured Coverage – What Is It and Why Should You Give It Some Thought?[ ]
Car Accidents and Unintended Consequences[Jon Erickson]
Car Insurance: What Do The Numbers Mean and What is "Full Coverage" Any Way?[John Buchman]
Homeowner's Insurance: Dusting Off the Policy[Adriel Villarreal]
RFN's (Radio Frequency Neurotomies): What Are They and Can They Help Your Pain?[John Buchman]
Small Town Friendly, Big City Experience and Expertise[Adriel Villarreal]
Your Car is Sinking: Now What?[John Buchman]
What to Expect During Your Initial Attorney Interview After An Injury[Adriel Villarreal]

Real Estate Law

Technology & Data Privacy Law

Navigating Digital Assets When Settling an Estate[Tyler Eubank]
Cyber Liability Coverage – Read that Policy Carefully![Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Helps Clients Navigate the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Landscape[ ]

Transportation Law

New Minnesota Law Allows Motorcycle Lane Splitting & Filtering[Adriel Villarreal]
BGS Proudly Supports the Minnesota Trucking Association[Carole Clark Isakson]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen and the Minnesota Trucking Association's Annual Conference[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Attends Annual DSTA Holiday Party[Toni Perrier]
BGS Transportation Team Celebrates Another Successful Appearance at the Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference[Carole Clark Isakson]
New Federal Regulations for Emotional Support Animals[ ]
BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Elected to Duluth Superior Transportation Association’s Board of Directors[ ]
BGS Attorney Named to New Minnesota Trucking Association Foundation Board[ ]
BGS Transportation Attorneys in Duluth![ ]
What Drivers and Employers Need to Know About the New MN Hands Free Law[Scott Lepak]
BGS Attorney Proud Volunteer at DSTA Food Drive Event[ ]
BGS Transportation Client Celebrates 50th Anniversary[Carole Clark Isakson]
MTA Convention 2018[Carole Clark Isakson]
Transportation Lawyer Association Regional Conference 2018[ ]
BGS Joins the Duluth Superior Transportation Association[ ]
Employee Spotlight: Jackie Campbell, Legal Administrative Assistant[ ]
Transportation Lawyers on the Move at MTA Convention[Carole Clark Isakson]
Hey Dad… about your car…[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Transportation Department Attends Regional Conference[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Participates in MTA's Trucks and Toys 2016 Event[Carole Clark Isakson]
New Associate Joins Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.[ ]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. Announces Addition of New Attorneys to Firm[ ]

Uncategorized

Changes Are Coming to Medicare Part D[Cathryn D. Reher]
10 Things to Remember in the Zoom Court Era[Jason C. Brown]
Family Court Hearings: Tips and Strategies[Jason C. Brown]
Early Mediation in Your Civil Litigation Case: A Time and Cost Saver, or a Waste of Time and Money?[Joan M. Quade]
Osseo High School Students Learn About Careers in Transportation[Toni Perrier]
BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Promotes Women in Business[Carole Clark Isakson]
BGS Transportation Attorneys Present Seminar[Carole Clark Isakson]
A Future Career in the Legal Field?[ ]
Business Owners: Think Twice Before Gifting Stock to Employees[Carole Clark Isakson]
Minnesota Expands Nursing Mothers Pregnancy Accommodations[Scott Lepak]
Barna, Guzy & Steffen names Thomas R. Wentzell Shareholder[ ]
Putting Children First: Co-Parenting Through a Pandemic[Elizabeth Schading]
BGS Attorney Receives Minnesota State Bar Association Distinguished Service Award 2020[Toni Perrier]
Scott Lepak to Present on Police Arbitration Reform to Minnesota State Bar[ ]
Infringement: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business[ ]
The Corporate Veil: What is It and Why You Should Care?[ ]
The Company Sale: Stock or Asset[Carole Clark Isakson]
Best Practices for Documenting Board and Owner Meetings[Carole Clark Isakson]

Unionization

Disciplining Employees in a Newly Unionized Setting[Scott Lepak]

Vehicle Accidents

Understanding Vanessa’s Law for Teen Drivers in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Stay Safe on Blackout Wednesday[Adriel Villarreal]
Winter Car Emergency Kit: 20 Recommended Items[Adriel Villarreal]
Is There a New Cellphone “Touch Law” for Minnesota Drivers?[ ]
What to Do after a Car Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
Common Motorcycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them[ ]
Tips for Driving During the Winter[Adriel Villarreal]
Back To School – Watch Out for School Buses[Adriel Villarreal]
Motorcycle Accidents: How to Avoid Them[Adriel Villarreal]
Winter Driving and Car Accidents[ ]
Boating Safety & What to Do After an Accident[ ]
Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
Car Accidents and Personal Injury Claims[ ]
5 Top Questions for When a Car Accident Occurs[Adriel Villarreal]
Prevent Car Accidents in Winter with These 11 Tips[Adriel Villarreal]
Do I need an Expensive Lawyer for my Personal Injury Case?[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Shield Yourself from Common Personal Injury Suits[Adriel Villarreal]
Best Ways to Prevent a Car Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
Issues Caused by Car Accidents in Minnesota[Adriel Villarreal]
FINALLY: A NEEDED CHANGE[John Buchman]
Liberty Mutual Insurance Subject of Another Class Action Lawsuit Concerning its Automobile Accident Claims Handling[John Buchman]
Types of Car Accidents You May Be Involved In[ ]
Should You Take Notes at the Scene of an Accident? You Bet![Adriel Villarreal]
Seatbelts Save Lives[Jon Erickson]
Dangerous Driving Reports[Jon Erickson]
Texting and Driving Dangers[Jon Erickson]
Sad Tragedy Reminds Us to Buckle Up and Be Safe[Jon Erickson]
Dealing with a Car Accident - What Happens Now?[Adriel Villarreal]
How to Feel in Control After an Auto Accident[Adriel Villarreal]
What To Do In Case of a Car Accident[John Buchman]
Motorcycle Riders: Look Carefully at Your Insurance Coverage[John Buchman]
Car Accidents and Unintended Consequences[Jon Erickson]

Wills

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Write Your Will[William Huefner]
Protecting your Inheritance: How Undue Influence can Overcome a Loved One’s Wishes[Tyler Eubank]
Wills and Estates: Are you prepared for that next step in life?[ ]
Take Care of Your Legacy: Planning Your Will & Estate[ ]
Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way[William Huefner]
Estate Planning Attorney Bobbi Hermanson-Albers Joins Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.[ ]
Things to Update After Divorce[William Huefner]