The Force Out: Protecting Minority Shareholder Rights

When family business owners are determined to force another owner out of the business, they tend to get sneaky and play loose with the rules –to the point that they end up jeopardizing the business itself. On this episode of Divided Dynasties, Mark Briol and Scott Benson delve into a specific case, McGrath v. MICO, to share the telltale signs...
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How to Navigate High-Asset Divorce – Simulating a Prenup for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

In high-asset divorce cases, the financial issues are often complex, requiring the proper valuation of businesses or other assets, consideration of prenuptial agreements or estate plans, asset and income tracing, and alleged hidden assets or fraud.  When you are the world’s biggest power couple, even more is at stake. On this episode, Mark Briol and...
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Sibling Rivalries & Managing the Balance of Power

Drawing on real-life scenarios like the Kardashian family, our hosts highlight the hard truth of sibling rivalry within family business. From sharing every secret with each other, to sharing a business together, siblings can easily become a family business’s biggest nightmare. On this episode of Divided Dynasties, our experts Mark Briol and Scott Benson delve...
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Family Business Succession Planning

During episode 2 of the Divided Dynasties podcast, Mark Briol and Scott Benson discuss how family business members can establish parameters for orderly succession and how to effectively broach the prospect of leadership change with a company founder. Plus, they explain how a legal team can even the playing field for minority shareholders navigating the treacherous waters of power transfer.
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How To Fire Your Family Member To Save The Family Business

On episode one, Mark and Scott outline the first questions that family business owners should ask themselves when considering litigation. Plus, they explain what makes family business unique, the importance of following corporate formalities and some of the best and worst cases they have litigated.
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Mark Briol Recognized As A Power 30 Honoree For Top Business Litigation Attorneys

Minnesota Lawyer has recognized Attorney Mark Briol as a Power 30 Honoree for Top Business Litigation Attorneys in Minnesota.
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Confidential Settlement Reached in Mall of America Case. Represented by Briol & Benson

On April 12, 2019, L.H., a 5 year old boy, was thrown from the 3rd floor of the Mall of America to the concrete floor below. Among other critical injuries, he suffered irreparable brain damage from the impact of the fall. Briol & Benson, PLLC commenced a lawsuit against the Mall of America. Today, I...
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Minnesota Lawyer’s THE POWER 30: Business Litigation Features Mark Briol

Attorney Mark Briol was featured in Minnesota Lawyer’s October edition of The Power 30: Business Litigation as one of the 30 most powerful and influential business litigators in Minnesota. Those recognized in this publication were selected for their leadership in the legal community, influence on the law, and strong reputation.
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Briol & Benson’s Clients Agree to Opioid Settlement

A nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and three of the largest opioid distributors will bring at least $300 million to the State of Minnesota to help abate the consequences of the opioid epidemic. Briol & Benson represented nine Minnesota counties and the City of Minneapolis (almost 40% of the population of the...
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