The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced an extension of the flexibility policy in complying with certain physical inspection requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released fourth-quarter fiscal year 2021 reports offering a snapshot of statistics for the entire fiscal year.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
On December 7, 2021, E-Verify notified users via email that they can now view and complete several actions from a consolidated user profile screen, which “allows users to view all of their account information quickly and easily, without having to navigate to multiple pages.”
The desirability of lakeshore property is no secret. This desirability often creates conflicts between existing lakeshore owners who want to maintain the status quo by preventing development and developers looking to build and sell lake homes.
This article provides an update on the status of the CMS Vaccine Mandate, the litigation surrounding its implementation and CMS’s intent to begin enforcement on January 27, 2022.
Letters of Protest are not new to U.S. trademark practice; yet the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) provided statutory authority for and refined the existing procedure.
The final installment in our Vendor Contracts 101 series addresses a topic often overlooked when forging a new vendor relationship: ending that relationship.
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2022 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirement plans. Most limits have increased.
New homebuyers often discover imperfections in their newly-constructed homes. Some of these imperfections are construction defects and others are simply part of the construction process. Homeowners may assume they have warranty coverage against construction defects, but they have often signed documents disclaiming or limiting warranty coverage.
Banks and trademarks have an uneasy past. Historically, banks operated in geographic isolation from each other, so there was little need to differentiate services with strong marks.
As the area of NIL continues to evolve, it is important for student-athletes, parents, advisors and coaches to stay up-to-date on the most current changes to the rules, because there is nothing more important than preserving one’s eligibility.
On June 26, 2021, passing with bipartisan support, Minnesota’s Natural Gas Innovation Act (Special Session HF6, the Commerce and Energy Omnibus) was presented and signed into law by Governor Walz.
This next installment in our Vendor Contracts 101 series takes a closer look at how to plan for mergers and acquisitions when negotiating vendors contracts.
This article outlines practical steps for banks to take to protect themselves against check fraudsters.
Deficiency judgments are common occurrences in mortgage foreclosures and typically arise when the amount bid at sale is less than the amount due on the mortgage debt. It is rare, however, when the amount bid at sale exceeds the mortgage debt.
The anticipated amendment to the rules regarding outsourcing in Mexico was published on April 23, 2021. The decree amends several Mexican laws, including the Federal Labor Law, Social Security Law, National Workers’ Housing Fund Law, Tax Code, Income Tax Law and Value Added Tax Law.
At first glance, it would seem a commercial tenant’s failure to maintain the leased premises in violation of the lease’s terms would allow the landlord to recover the costs necessary to make the repairs.
This article addresses frequently asked questions and guidance regarding updates and other reforms to the SBA’s review process of PPP loans.
The business of operating a bank has long since expanded beyond serving customers and managing a balance sheet. These days, bank management spends considerable time overseeing and negotiating with key vendors – a dance that has only become more complicated in recent years. In this upcoming article series, we will provide insights regarding third-party risk management throughout the lifecycle of a bank’s relationships with its critical vendors.
Most lenders are familiar with creating and perfecting security interests in personal property. However, when lending to farmers, there are a few additional issues.
A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals’ decision illustrates the importance of specificity when drafting restrictive covenants.
Of particular note for the energy industry, the Corps reissued and modified NWP 51 (land-based renewable energy generation facilities) and has split NWP 12 into separate permits.
When faced with a difficult decision on whether to make a payment consider the powerful impact of the voluntary payment doctrine.
Many M&A headlines during the pandemic have declared bank M&A dead. While M&A has slowed, deals continue here in the Midwest, particularly among community banks. Further, current conditions will bring new opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
The industry has weathered much in the past. Given current conditions and uncertainties, bank boards and management should hope for a vaccine, a strong economy, and world peace, but prepare in case any of that is not achieved in the near term.
Even if easement rights are not used for an extended period, it would be a mistake for an owner of property burdened by such an easement to assume the other party’s easement rights have been abandoned.
Designed to prevent ownership of land from being controlled forever (or in perpetuity), the Rule Against Perpetuities provides that a contingent interest must vest within 21 years of a life in being. This definition includes many words that need to be defined for full context.
While many would define the “crop year” to be the time between harvests, that definition can cause confusion in long-term agricultural leases, especially where the tenant-farmer intends to raise different crops during the lease term.
The pandemic-induced economic downturn has created huge stresses on owners of both residential and commercial real property. In turn, those stresses have been visited upon the lenders who have financed those properties.
Revenue held in suspense due to ambiguities related to the location of the ordinary high water mark below Lake Sakakawea will be required to be released from suspense by December 24, 2020, or June 24, 2022, depending upon location of the lands.
On August 5, 2020, Mexico’s Tax Administration Service published a microsite stating that companies that have VAT and IEPS certifications must pay fees for such certifications.
In order to assist its shareholders with obtaining liquidity, many community bank organizations engage in what are often referred to as “desktop transactions." Although a long-standing practice, these transactions pose real risks for the bank and its personnel under securities laws.
On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act) was signed into law, bringing with it a number of significant changes to qualified retirement plans.
Mexico’s reopening starts June 1 and the Mexican government has published the initial map of the “traffic light” system.
Depending on the circumstances, parties exchanging electronic messages may unwittingly create a binding contract to buy or sell real estate.
Landlords and tenants are familiar with the term “covenant of quiet enjoyment,” but they often misunderstand the meaning of that covenant.
Minnesota landowners may have heard the term “torrens” when dealing with title to their property, but most are unsure of the term’s meaning or its origin.
Mexico’s Ministry of Health extended the suspension of all non-essential activities through May 30, 2020.
We have all heard that “possession is nine-tenths of the law,” but is that true?
Mexico’s Ministry of Labor has announced that it will start inspecting businesses to verify compliance with the Ministry of Health’s stay-at-home order.
On March 31, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health issued an order that may require most business operations in Mexico to shut down.
On March 24, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published a decree with additional actions to combat COVID-19. Some of these measures will affect employment centers.
Minnesotans often have questions about their legal rights and responsibilities in dealing with water and the damage it can cause their homes and other real property.
Part 1 of this article reviewed overlooked information technology and intellectual property provisions in bank vendor agreements. Part 2 focuses on the “big cheese” of any bank contract – confidentiality and data security.
When considering buying a bank, there are several important assets and liabilities to investigate. An often overlooked asset of a bank is its real estate. This article provides a list of key due diligence items to review when acquiring a bank that has real estate that “tags along.”
On February 7, 2020, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a decision that significantly impacts a contractor’s mechanic’s lien rights on residential construction projects.
Costly disputes can arise when parties fail to properly document changes to a construction contract's original scope of work.
Mexico’s foreign trade rules were modified by decree published on December 9, 2019. The decree includes new and revised conditions for Mexico’s IMMEX and PROSEC programs.
On December 10, 2019, the White House and Congress announced that they have reached an agreement that opens a path for ratification of the new free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada.
