Moss and Barnett Fall 2022 Advocate
To Disclose or Not to Disclose - A Primer on Data Breach Notification Rules

To Disclose or Not to Disclose:

A Primer on Data Breach Notification Rules

By Aaron P. Minster

When hackers breach a company’s network, disclosure of the breach is generally required by law. But did you know that something as innocuous as an employee’s missing cell phone, tablet, or laptop might also constitute a “data breach” and trigger related notification laws? In fact, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breaches Investigations Report, 82% of data breaches involved human error. MORE >

The Dangers of DIY Divorce - Omitted Assets and the Case of Pooley v Pooley

The Dangers of DIY Divorce:

Omitted Assets and the Case of Pooley v. Pooley

By April L. Will

In Pooley v. Pooley, a couple jointly sought a dissolution of their marriage. They reached a settlement agreement, that they outlined in a divorce decree. Neither party was represented by an attorney. Instead, the couple memorialized their agreement using a template form made available to the public on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website. MORE >

To Rural Minnesota and Beyond -  Expanding Internet Access With Federal Aid

To Rural Minnesota and Beyond: 

Expanding Internet Access With Federal Aid

By Katherine J. Marshall

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for access to reliable, high-speed internet in major areas of daily life, including employment, education, health care, and certain essential services. Yet, many places in the U.S. still lack access to high-speed, reliable internet. In response, the federal government created several programs to support the deployment of broadband networks in unserved and underserved areas. Locally, these programs are likely to lead to marked improvements in internet access across Minnesota. MORE >

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Kevin M. Busch, Christopher D. Stall, and

James J. Vedder Included as The Best Lawyers in America "Lawyers of the Year” for 2023


Kevin M. Busch

Kevin M. Busch

Christopher D. Stall

Christopher D. Stall

James J. Vedder

James J. Vedder

Moss & Barnett is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America® has named Kevin M. Busch, Christopher D. Stall, and James J. Vedder as “Lawyers of the Year” in Minneapolis for 2023. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. Lawyers honored as “Lawyer of the Year” are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the exhaustive peer-review assessments Best Lawyers conducts with thousands of leading lawyers each year. MORE >

Four New Lawyers Join Our Team

Gabrielle is a member of Moss & Barnett’s Business Law and Real Estate teams, assisting clients on a broad range of corporate, business, and financial matters. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and her B.S., with distinction, in Economics and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Gabrielle J. Martone

Gabrielle J. Martone

612-877-5288

Gabrielle.Martone@lawmoss.com

Business Law

Real Estate

Naomi is an experienced tax and business attorney assisting clients in structuring their business ventures in a practical and tax-efficient manner. She provides strategic advice to clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, buy-sell agreements, and general business advice. Working as in-house counsel at leading manufacturing and technology companies has allowed Naomi to develop extensive knowledge of the business and legal needs of established and emerging businesses. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.A., summa cum laude, in Political Science and Government from St. Cloud State University.

Naomi M. Michel

Naomi M. Michel

320-654-4585

Naomi.Michel@lawmoss.com

Business Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Closely Held Businesses

Aaron is a member of Moss & Barnett's Real Estate Finance, Real Estate, and Business Law teams, focusing his practice on general real estate and commercial real estate finance transactions. He represents clients through all stages of a transaction, including negotiating, structuring, and closing complex real estate transactions. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett and after graduating from law school, Aaron clerked for the Honorable Sheridan Hawley, chambered in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District, and was in private practice in Minnesota and Texas. Aaron received his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he earned his Law and Business Certificate and served as Editor of Mitchell Hamline Journal of Public Policy and Practice. He received his B.A. in Real Estate and Finance from the University of Northern Iowa.

Aaron D. Quinby

Aaron D. Quinby

612-877-5395

Aaron.Quinby@lawmoss.com

Real Estate Finance

Real Estate

Business Law

Jill is a member of Moss & Barnett’s Real Estate Finance and Real Estate teams, representing clients in a broad range of general real estate transactions and representing lenders who originate and sell loans secured by multifamily projects to secondary market investors, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Within this practice, Jill examines title, survey, and other due diligence items, reviews legal opinions, prepares loan documents, and works with all transaction parties to ensure a smooth closing. Jill received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law School and her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her Economics and Business Entrepreneurship Certificates.

Jill L. Strodthoff

Jill L. Strodthoff

612-877-5373

Jill.Strodthoff@lawmoss.com

Real Estate Finance

Real Estate

Moss & Barnett Congratulates Our Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2023

Moss & Barnett is pleased to congratulate our lawyers who have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™, with special congratulations to Kevin M. Busch, Christopher D. Stall, and James J. Vedder who have been named as the 2023 “Lawyers of the Year” in Minneapolis.

The Best Lawyers in America

Cindy J. Ackerman

Cindy J. Ackerman

Yuri B. Berndt

Yuri B. Berndt

John P. Boyle

John P. Boyle

Kevin M. Busch

Kevin M. Busch

Jana Aune Deach

Jana Aune Deach

David S. Johnson

David S. Johnson

Jodi L. Johnson

Jodi L. Johnson

Richard J. Johnson

Richard J. Johnson

Richard J. Kelber

Richard J. Kelber

Susan C. Rhode

Susan C. Rhode

Joseph G. Socha

Joseph G. Socha

Christopher D. Stall

Christopher D. Stall

Bryant D. Tchida

Bryant D. Tchida

James J. Vedder

James J. Vedder

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Kelly C. Engebretson

Kelly C. Engebretson

 Aylix K. Jensen

Aylix K. Jensen

Brittney M. Miller

Brittney M. Jones

Peter J. Kaiser

Peter J. Kaiser

Susan A. King

Susan A. King

Alex R. Schoephoerster

Alex R. Schoephoerster

Patrick T. Zomer

Patrick T. Zomer

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Moss & Barnett Named a "Best Law Firm"

by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2023

Best Law Firms Badge 2023


We are pleased to announce that, for the 13th consecutive year, Moss & Barnett has been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2023

Firms included in the 2023 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. MORE >

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