Gratitude in Action: A Staff Perspective on Working at OG+S
Whether you’re a client, colleague, or collaborator, know that gratitude is at the heart of everything we do. And that’s what makes OG+S not just a law firm, but a community.
OG+S is Thankful for You!
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 … Read more
Being Thankful – One Week Early
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 … Read more
SUPER BABIES vs. Other SUPER Trademarks
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 … Read more
Vote.
That’s it. That’s our entire blog post. Please go vote. Vote for all the things on the ballot. This is the #1 right as citizens we have. Please exercise it. I mean, we are a law firm after all. So go. Vote.
Breaking Bond – Why Withdrawal Coverage Matters For Your Distillery
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 … Read more
Minnesota Paid Leave Law: Deadline Approaching
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 … Read more
It’s finally fall!
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 … Read more
Year End Isn’t That Far Away
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 … Read more
Understanding the 0.3% THC Threshold
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 … Read more