Agricultural producers are no strangers to risk. They grow, buy, and sell commodities in a global economy subject to the unpredictability of floods, droughts, and trades disputes, the whims of governments and politicians, and the devastations caused by pandemics and disease. Many if not most producers develop and employ hedging strategies in an attempt to...

In November 2018, California voters passed Proposition 12. This ballot initiative was pushed by animal rights extremists and seeks to regulate the production of pork, eggs, and veal throughout the United States (and beyond). This law has been subject to multiple court challenges over the last year. But these legal challenges have (so far) been...

Farming isn’t just a business, it’s a commitment to family values and a different way of life. You work hard to feed your family and others, raise your children, and earn a reasonable living at the same time. And if you’re reading this article, chances are that you’re a farmer and you know this better...

Publication of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard had many employers asking: What must we do when an employee asserts a religious exemption? This article provides a brief outline of the private1 employer’s obligations whenever an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a religious belief, practice, or observance....

DIRT Magazine is a publication by Gislason & Hunter LLP that includes vital information for the Agriculture and Agribusiness industry that work to feed the world. In this issue: At the Heart of Agriculture An Industry Employer’s Obligation to Reasonably Accommodate Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Choosing a Business Structure For Your Family Farm California’s Proposition...

One of the most challenging concepts for many family law attorneys (and even some business valuation experts) is the “double dip.” The double dip issue arises in many divorces involving farms or small businesses and can have a substantial impact on the bottom line if not correctly accounted for and addressed. Double dipping in the...

New Ulm, MN (January 18, 2022) – Gislason & Hunter LLP are pleased to announce Daniel Schwartz from the New Ulm office has been named Partner. Schwartz focuses his practice on agriculture law and agribusiness, business and corporate law, finance and banking, litigation and real estate, environmental law and land use. “We are pleased that...