Recent Articles from Dan Heilman
Pass-through entity tax has expired. What now?
Minnesota’s pass-through entity tax expired at the end of 2025, leaving businesses uncertain whether lawmakers will reinstate the SALT workaround.
Minnesota’s new meal and rest break law takes effect Jan. 1
Minnesota employers must comply with new meal and rest break rules starting Jan. 1, expanding worker protections and increasing penalties.
Defend judicial independence, D.C. Circuit judge urges
Judge J. Michelle Childs warns at Mitchell Hamline that threats, intimidation, and disregard for court orders endanger judicial independence and the rule of law.
Otter Tail County jail settles with mistreated man, revises policies
Otter Tail County agreed to pay $200,000 and change jail policies after a detainee was denied food, water, and medical care for more than two days in 2024.
Surgery centers must navigate legal complexities
Ambulatory surgery centers must navigate Medicare anti-kickback laws, safe harbor rules, and compliance hurdles to avoid legal and financial risks.
Criminal Division Legal Assistants, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
The mission of the Criminal Division of the Attorney General’s Office is to investigate and prosecute criminal cases when county attorneys refer them to the office.
Kevin Kajer, State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
Throughout more than 30 years of public service, Kevin Kajer has overseen approximately 1,000 employees across Minnesota who provide legal services to those who cannot afford it.
Bridget Thelen, Messerli Kramer
“Office specialist.” It could mean anything, right? In the case of Bridget Thelen, the title means almost everything.
Kiersten M. Batzli, Fish & Richardson P.C.
Kiersten Batzli always wanted a career in law — but with a twist.
Jamie P. Briones, Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.
Jamie Briones’ litigation practice at Fafinski Mark & Johnson focuses on commercial and employment litigation.
Jeremy Krahn, Maslon LLP
Colleagues say Jeremy Krahn has a calm, understated demeanor. But his outward appearance belies a temperament of integrity and achievement.
Josh Peterson, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
The fact that he made partner within just years of arriving at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP should be enough to establish Josh Peterson as an Up and Coming Attorney. But there’s more to the story.
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