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Andrew Factor
Jeffrey Glazer
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Erin Ogden
Carter Rickard
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Copyright law can be a bit convoluted, but occasionally, the legislature does things that actually simplify life. One thing they did was to make all the copyrights expire on December 31 rather than throughout the year. The 1998 Copyright Term Extension Act gave works published or registered before 1978 a 95-year term, expiring on January 1 after the conclusion of the 95th year.

That means that on January 1, 2025, copyrighted works from 1929 will enter the US public…
Continue Reading It’s Almost Here! Public Domain Day!

The anticipated Emergency Rule further outlining the Department of Revenue’s policies, procedures, and interpretations of Wis. Stat. Sec. 125 was just released! If you are a brewery, winery, distillery, or wholesale permittee in the State of Wisconsin this emergency rule applies to you and will impact your business. We will have more information about the Emergency Rule and its impacts in the coming days. However, for now, you may read the rule in its entirety at the link below:…
Continue Reading Emergency Rule 2419 Released by Wisconsin Department of Revenue

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My pause on BOI blogging content was solid, but recent events in federal court have caused me to spring back into action. For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to our firm’s series about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Reporting. Please follow the link here to see all our firm’s posts on this topic.

When I last posted about legal challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act in federal court (see here), a…
Continue Reading The Corporate Transparency Act is Here (Kinda). Now It’s in Court (Again)?

At OG+S, gratitude isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a cornerstone of our culture. As a staff member in this unicorn law firm—where innovation meets unwavering commitment to our clients—I find myself constantly thankful to be part of a workplace that truly values team collaboration and individual contributions.

Every day, I experience the synergy that comes from blending diverse skills and perspectives. Whether the attorneys are tackling a complex legal challenge or our full team brainstorming new ways to enhance…
Continue Reading Gratitude in Action: A Staff Perspective on Working at OG+S

Collin started out the statements of gratitude, but we wanted to extend it to this week, too. We at OG+S are very grateful for our staff, our clients, and our community. 

We absolutely could not survive as a business without our staff. They exemplify our culture, mission, and values every single day. And let us know if they think we are not (as they should). Every meeting, every interaction with them shows they care about their work, our clients,…
Continue Reading OG+S is Thankful for You!

I recently finished reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book Be Useful, and one message really stuck with me: None of us are self-made. Every accomplishment, every milestone, is built on the support, wisdom, and generosity of others. As I reflect on ten years of legal practice, and how I got here, this truth feels especially meaningful.

With the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time to express my gratitude to a few of the incredible people who have helped me…
Continue Reading Being Thankful – One Week Early

When a fantastic trademark dispute arises, especially one involving superheroes, this trademark attorney cannot help but blog about it. The nature of this particular trademark dispute is epic, perhaps rising to the level worthy of a superhero blockbuster (or maybe that’s just this attorney’s trademark geekdom talking). In either event, like many legal disputes, this trademark dispute has several moving parts and has thus far spanned several proceedings. In short, it is complicated. With that in mind, it makes…
Continue Reading SUPER BABIES vs. Other SUPER Trademarks

As an extension filer for almost the entirety of my adult life, I’m all too well aware that while the US Treasury might give you an extension on the time to file, there is never an extension of the time to pay your taxes. This applies to income tax and excise tax – and if you’re a distillery that is subject to a bond requirement because your excise tax remittances and production volumes are high enough, ensuring you have…
Continue Reading Breaking Bond – Why Withdrawal Coverage Matters For Your Distillery

Minnesota is one of 13 states with a mandatory paid leave program for employees within its borders. Though the program is officially scheduled to roll out in 2026, there is a pressing deadline coming up at the end of the month. If you are a Minnesota employer, a fellow geek of the law, or just casually interested, read on.

On May 24, 2023, Governor Walz signed HF2, known as the “Paid Leave Law.” The law directs the Minnesota…
Continue Reading Minnesota Paid Leave Law: Deadline Approaching

With the 🍂 Midwest weather looking like it should in mid-October, we offer you a poem along with a photo of Lola this week.

Fall, Leaves, Fall by Emily Brontë

Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;Lengthen night and shorten day;Every leaf speaks bliss to meFluttering from the autumn tree.I shall smile when wreaths of snowBlossom where the rose should grow;I shall sing when night’s decayUshers in a drearier day.

See you next week for more legal information. 📌 Remember…
Continue Reading It’s finally fall!

We are in the Fourth Quarter of the calendar year. That means that all the stuff that needs to be done by December 31, 2024 are coming due really soon.  Many, however, don’t realize that until around Thanksgiving, and then it is a mad dash. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are some easy things to check off your list now:

  • Did your business file its Annual Report?
    • Yes, if you are an LLC or corporation

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Continue Reading Year End Isn’t That Far Away

The 2018 Farm Bill made a significant change to the definition of “marijuana” by introducing a THC threshold. Specifically, it now requires a concentration of at least 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis for something to be considered marijuana. In simpler terms, if a plant—or any product derived from it—contains 0.3% Delta-9 THC or less, it’s not classified as marijuana and therefore, not illegal to possess.
What Does “Dry Weight Basis” Mean?
“Dry weight basis” might sound…
Continue Reading Understanding the 0.3% THC Threshold

In last week’s post, we talked about the Connelly case before the U.S. Supreme Court, which involved a fight between an estate and the IRS about whether money from a Key Person Insurance policy (that a company takes out on the lives of its shareholders) should count toward the company’s fair-market valuation for the purposes of estate taxes for the shareholder’s estate. The link for last week’s post can be found here.

With the context and case last…
Continue Reading Connelly: How to Pull the Wrench from the Works

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a plethora of impactful decisions in its last term. One that might have flown under the radar had to do with estate taxes. Though topic of taxes does not normally make for engaging content, this just might be an exception. If you are a business owner (or are related to one), you might be impacted, so please read on.

Now that the hook is out there, let’s turn to the topic: estate taxes and…
Continue Reading Connelly: A Wrench in the Succession Planning Works?

Remember back with Carter’s Big Mac post, I said we’d explore more things? Here is one of those posts!

The enforcement of laws depends on who made the law. If a city counsel created the ordinance, then it applies to that city – and no others. Same with counties, states, and countries. Sometimes an organization helps set out some templates so those entities can have some guidance and there can be some uniformity among the multitude of legislatures.
Continue Reading Border to Border