BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Promotes Women in Business
April 18, 2022 | Carole Clark IsaksonOn the evening of March 31 BGS attorney Carole Clark Isakson had the pleasure of presenting a two hour seminar on company formation and other issues to WomenVenture clients. WomenVenture is a Minneapolis based entity that helps women of all ages, cultures, races and income build profitable and sustainable businesses by providing needed education, training, funding and ongoing support. Isakson’s presentation was part of one of the education programs available to attendees; during the session the attendees learned about the most common Minnesota business structures. They learned about C and S corporations, sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Trademarks and other intellectual property rights were discussed, and resulted in a great discussion about tradenames, entity names, trademarks, and where those concepts connect (or don’t connect). Isakson has volunteered her legal expertise to WomenVenture for several years now, working with WomenVenture or directly with the women starting businesses. Since its inception in 1978 WomenVenture has provided more than 104,000 women with the tools and resource to achieve economic success, and Carole is proud to be a small and recent part of that. More on WomenVenture can be found on its website www.womenventure.org
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April 6, 2022 | Carole Clark IsaksonOn March 31st, 2022 BGS Attorneys Carole Clark Isakson and Erik Ordahl presented a seminar on driver misclassification to members of the Duluth Superior Transportation Association, on which Carole serves as a board member. Driver classification issues are a critical concern in the trucking industry, and the seminar provided attendees with detailed information on the factors considered by state and federal agencies in determining whether an independent owner-operator should be considered an employee for tax, unemployment, liability, wage and hour and other purposes. Most tests focus on the control and direction an employer exercises over the driver, and also include analysis related to the economic realities of the relationship. While a strong contract hauling or other agreement between the carrier and driver is helpful to proving that the driver is truly independent, it is critical that the parties follow the contract terms. And because the tests used differ depending on the issue before the particular court or agency, the outcome and analysis can differ even when the facts are very similar. This makes navigating the issues a challenge for motor carriers. Special attention was paid to a California law designated as AB-5 which codified an employee leaning test and has resulted in much concern in the industry — issues relating to this law have…
Read MoreImmediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident
February 22, 2022 | Adriel B. Villarreal
Getting into a car accident is stressful and scary, but taking the proper steps following the crash makes all the difference, especially when it comes time to deal with the insurance companies. After you’ve gathered yourself and taken a few deep breaths, the next steps are crucial and will ensure your personal injury legal defense has the upper hand. Continue reading to learn how to make the process easier when it comes time to talk with insurance companies. Medical Attention The first step should always be ensuring all parties involved in the accident are safe and receiving the necessary medical attention. If you don’t have a cell phone near you, make sure a pedestrian nearby calls 911. Next, if there are no notable injuries, any vehicles that are blocking traffic should be moved to the side of the road. Take Detailed Notes Taking detailed notes will ensure clear, concise records of the events. Sometimes it may take months for insurance companies to wrap up your case, and without a clear recollection of the accident, you may miss vital details. To ensure your notes cover the necessary information, make sure they include: Pre-Accident Details – These notes should include where you were headed to; both the direction and location, what direction the other vehicle involved in the…
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