Bank & finance

Are You an “Applicable Large Employer” for Health Care Reform?
Check Your Ownership Structure!
Debra J. Linder, May 2013

M&A Transactions – The Next Phase
Karen L. Grandstrand, March 2013

Permitted Nonbanking Activities for a Bank Holding Company
Kimberly Morris Agee, March 2013

A Right to a Jury Trial on a Claim to Recover Attorney Fees
S. Jamal Faleel, December 2012

Arrest and Conviction Records - A Fresh Look
Anne M. Radolinski, December 2012

When Is a Nonrecourse Loan Actually a Recourse Loan? The Answer May Surprise You
Johanna M. Franzen & Mary S. Ranum, September 2012

The Recent VISA/MasterCard Settlement May Influence Bank Customer Demand
Beau J. Hurtig, September 2012

.bank has Competition!
Caroline G. Chicoine, September 2012

Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Provides Right to a Jury Trial for Claim to Recover Attorneys’ Fees
S. Jamal Faleel, September 2012

The State of Banking
Karen L. Grandstrand, June 2012

CFPB Permits Contributions to Qualified Plans: Justification for Cautious Optimism?
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2012

Revisions to Minnesota Statutes Addressing Receiverships and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Sarah M. Gibbs, June 2012

Sale of S Corporation Holding Companies/Banks
Thomas W. Garton, March 2012

How Much Is It Worth? Creating a Robust Real Estate Valuation Program
Karla L. Reyerson, March 2012

Landlord Waivers & SNDAs – Everybody’s Favorite Documentation Task
Sjur Midness, December 2011

Regulatory Agencies Renew Commitment to Internet Security
Beau J. Hurtig, December 2011

The Landscape of Compliance: Old Pitfalls and New Challenges
Karla L. Reyerson, September 2011

FirstNational.bank? – Coming to a Website Near You
Caroline G. Chicoine & Benjamin R. Tozer, Summer Associate, September 2011

Guaranties, Garnishments and Overdraft Fees: Case Law Continues to Emerge
Leah C. Janus & Beau J. Hurtig, June 2011

Possible Shutdown of Minnesota State Government Offices
Karen L. Grandstrand and Jane C. Ball, Senior Paralegal, June 2011

FinCEN Clarifies SAR Confidentiality Rules
Karla L. Reyerson, March 2011

Do You Like Fiction? – Stock Purchase as an Asset Purchase
Thomas W. Garton & Beau J. Hurtig, March 2011

The Dodd-Frank Act Redefines Federal Preemption Law
Karla L. Reyerson, December 2010

Minnesota Court Approves Variation of UCC Check Fraud Provisions Through Account Agreement
Beau J. Hurtig, December 2010

Proposed Minnesota Statutes Addressing Receiverships and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Sarah M. Gibbs, November 16, 2010

New Posting and Other Requirements for Financial Institutions
Mary M. Krakow, September 2010

The Dodd-Frank Act: A Look at the Immediate Impacts
Karen L. Grandstrand & Karla L. Reyerson, August 26, 2010

Crossing Your Fingers Is Not Enough: Preparing Your Response to Information Security Breaches
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2010

Regulators Take Steps to Curb Incentive Compensation
Karla L. Reyerson, June 2010

Social Media and Technology in the Workplace
Teresa M. Thompson & Norah E. Olson Bluvshtein, March 2010

Beware of Unintended Consequences
Thomas W. Garton, March 2010

Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Eric S. Anderson, December 2009

FDIC De Novo Guidance Provides Insight into FDIC Expectations
Beau J. Hurtig, December 2009

Government Announces New Capital Program for Community Banks
Karla L. Reyerson, October 27, 2009

The Future of Supervision and Regulation
Karen L. Grandstrand, September 2009

Preparing for Bank Examinations in a Challenging Environment
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2009

Q & A: How to Prepare for and Respond to a Loan Default
Mary S. Ranum and Carrie L. Seele, June 2009

Recent Developments in Government Banking Programs
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, May 29, 2009

Financial Institutions Consider Participation in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program
Karla L. Reyerson, March 2009

HUD Issues New Affiliated Lender Rule
Beau J. Hurtig, March 2009

Creating Enforceable Noncompete Agreements with Bank Officers and Other Key Employees
Emily E. Duke, Mary M. Krakow and Sarah M. Gibbs, Summer Associate, March 2009
As it appeared in Banking & Law Journal

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Becomes Law
Summary Authored by Karla L. Reyerson, February 17, 2009

Treasury Publishes Capital Purchase Program Term Sheet for S Corporations
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, January 16, 2009

A View of EESA Through Income Tax Glasses
Thomas W. Garton, December 2008

Annual Registration for Minnesota State Banks
Jane C. Ball, December 2008

Amendments to Americans with Disabilities Act Signed into Law
Ingrid N. Culp, December 2008

Final Rule for FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program: Important Changes
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, November 26, 2008

Financial Institutions Consider Participation in the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, November 21, 2008

Financial Institutions Weigh Benefits and Costs of Participating in the Capital Purchase Program
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, November 21, 2008

Update of Measures Taken to Create Financial Stability
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, October 13, 2008

President Bush Signs the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, October 3, 2008

Creating Enforceable Noncompete Agreements with Bank Officers and Other Key Employees
Emily E. Duke, Mary M. Krakow and Sarah M. Gibbs, Summer Associate, September 2008

Cuomo Shakes Up Appraisal Industry
Eric S. Anderson and Ted C. Koshiol, Summer Associate, September 2008
(Also published in Minnesota Real Estate Journal, November 2008)

Banking & Finance Q&A - The industry as a whole is ‘sound and stable and undervalued’
Karen L. Grandstrand, August 29, 2008
(As it appeared in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal)

Ramifications of a Less Than Satisfactory Examination
Karen L. Grandstrand, June 2008

Book Review: Rethinking Bank Regulation: Till Angels Govern
By James R. Barth, Gerard Caprio, Jr. and Ross Levine (Cambridge University Press, 2006)
Robert B. Whitlock, June 2008

Spitzer SAR Filings: “Business as Usual” or Retaliation?
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2008

Remote Deposit Agreement Reminder
Beau J. Hurtig, March 2008

Lending to Troubled Ethanol Plants
Todd A. Taylor and Ryan T. Murphy, March 2008

Did You Know? Police the State of Your S Election
Thomas W. Garton, December 2007

Did You Know?
Thomas W. Garton, September 2007

The Bank Customer Consumer Credit Report Correction Process
Beau J. Hurtig, September 2007

The New Federal Minimum Wage: Much Ado About Nothing for Many Until 2008
Mary M. Krakow, August 2007

BAPCPA's Effects on Consumer Bankruptcy Filings
Douglas W. Kassebaum, June 2007

Mergers and Acquisitions -- Common Questions
Karen L. Grandstrand, March 2007

Check Fraud Liability in the Wake of Check 21
Beau J. Hurtig, March 2007

Governance: Primer on Board of Director Committees
Karen L. Grandstrand, December 2006

Banking Regulators Release Guidance Regarding Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina
Beau J. Hurtig, December 2006

EEO-1 Filing Requirements Undergo Changes
Mary M. Krakow, December 2006

Financing Cooperative Housing
Sherrill R. Oman, September 2006

Chapter 300 Repeal Now Effective
Lynn M. Gardin, September 2006

Do I Know You? The Broad Scope of Banking Identification Requirements
Karen L. Grandstrand and Karla L. Reyerson, September 2006

About to Get Sweeter: The Price for S Corporation Banks
Thomas W. Garton, June 2006

Minnesota Federal Court Addresses Information Security Breach Negligence Claim
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2006

Bank Name Robbery: Choosing and Policing Strong Marks
John C. Pickerill, March 2006

Recent Developments
Beau J. Hurtig, March 2006

Stock Redemptions: An Improved Tool
Thomas W. Garton, December 2005

Bankruptcy Reform Act: The Fundamental Changes for Lenders
Ryan T. Murphy, December 2005

Data Security Laws: New Obligations and Risks for Financial Institutions and Other Companies
Karen L. Grandstrand, September 2005

Minnesota Employers May Pay Wages Using Payroll Card Accounts
Mary M. Krakow, September 2005

Financing Wind Projects
Daniel A. Yarano and Carrie L. Seele, June 2005

Recent Observations Regarding Suspicious Activity Reports
Beau J. Hurtig, June 2005

Regulatory Updates
Karen L. Grandstrand, March 2005

Panel Requires Individual Debtor's Legal Name To Perfect Security Interest
Beau J. Hurtig, March 2005

Employment References
Anne M. Radolinski, March 2005

New S Corporation Rules
Thomas W. Garton, December 2004

Too Big to Fail
Robert B. Whitlock, September 2004

Corporate Governance: Evolving Expectations for Community Bank Boards
Karen L. Grandstrand, September 2004

Security Interests in Contracts for Deed
Brian S. McCool & Mary S. Ranum, June 2004

How to Become the Hometown Bank Hero
Sherill R. Oman, March 2004

SOX and Beyond
Karen L. Grandstrand, March 2004

Be Wary of a "Clean" Search Report
Lynn M. Gardin, December 2003

2003 in Review
Karen L. Grandstrand, December 2003

Banks Can Take Advantage of LLC Opportunities
Thomas W. Garton, September 2003

Complying With Minnesota's New Conceal and Carry Law
Mary M. Krakow, September 2003

Focus on Risk Management
Karen L. Grandstrand, June 2003

Are LLC Banks in the Cards?
Thomas W. Garton, June 2003

Employee Files: What to Keep in Them
Mark M. Krakow, March/April 2003

Enforcement Actions: Has much changed in the last decade?
Karen L. Grandstrand, September 2002

President Signs Corporate Responsibility and Accounting Reforms Bill
John H. Stout, August 2002

USA Patriot Act - The Regulations Just Keep Coming
Karen L. Grandstrand, June 2002

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Bonnie A. O'Malley, June 2002

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Revisited
Paul B. Jones & Clinton E. Cutler, March 2002

New Nine: Tips and Reminders
Lynn M. Gardin & Mary S. Ranum, December 2001

Revised UCC Article 9 and Contracts for Deed
Mary S. Ranum, December 2001

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Revisited
Clinton E. Cutler & Paul B. Jones, September 2001

New 9: What to Do
Lynn M. Gardin and Mary S. Ranum, June 2001

Increasing Capital with Trust Preferred Securities
Lynn M. Gardin, June 2001

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Revisited
Paul B. Jones and Clinton E. Cutler, September 2000

Full-Payment Checks: To Cash or Not to Cash?
Paul B. Jones, August 2000

Valuation Contests In Private Bank Mergers
Emily E. Duke, October 1999

1999 Legislature Amends Mortgage Tax Law
Eric S. Anderson, October 1999

New Continuity of Interest Regulations
Thomas W. Garton, May 1998

Document Your Electronic Transactions
Lynn M. Gardin, December 1997

Waivers of Bankruptcy Protections Contained in Workout Agreements
James L. Baillie, December 1997

Loan Gone Bad?  When Enforcing the Security Interest by Court Order, Remember to Start the Lawsuit
Lynn M. Gardin, August 1997

S Corp Update
Thomas W. Garton, May 1997

Negligent Recommendation of Environmental Consultant: Another Form of Lender Liability
Mary S. Ranum, May 1997

Advertisements for Home Equity Credit Lines
Mary S. Ranum, March 1996

Ten Ways to Stay Out of Court
Robert C. Boisvert, January 1996

Consumers Required to Arbitrate Disputes With Bank
Richard D. Snyder, February/March 1995