In family business, you have to pick your battles wisely. In this episode of Divided Dynasties, we investigate the tumultuous family business saga surrounding the Jack Link’s Meat Snacks empire, exploring the rift ignited by Jay Link's ill-fated legal battles against his father Jack Link. Mark Briol and Scott Benson highlight the importance of legal deadlines and the dangers of pursuing a legal vendetta.  

In family business, the quest for independence can be a long trek. In this episode of Divided Dynasties, we delve into Kim Lund's journey to extricate herself from her family’s grocery chain enterprise. Mark Briol and Scott Benson discuss how tragic events, company valuations, financial negotiations and emotional turmoil complicated Kim’s exit strategy and dragged this case out much longer than necessary. 

In family business, owners often give their fellow shareholders the benefit of the doubt, not realizing how greed can change family dynamics and implode the business itself.

In this episode of Divided Dynasties, attorneys Mark Briol and Scott Benson discuss the high-profile Evenstad Upsher-Smith case, highlighting the extreme schisms that are possible in family business and how arbitration clauses can protect the future of a business.  

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 of a force out and explain how a legal team can protect the minority shareholder’s rights.

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 Scott Benson break down how they’d protect the rights and property of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Disputes between shareholders in a family business can get messy. On this episode, Mark Briol and Scott Benson discuss how ownership and work disputes can be handled, and establish when it is time to pursue legal help. Additionally they discuss similar issues in one of America's most infamous business families: The Kardashians.

One of the biggest tripwires that can blow up a family business is the transfer of leadership from one generation to another. On this episode, 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.

On Divided Dynasties, attorneys Mark Briol and Scott Benson guide you through the ins and outs of family business and other complex commercial cases, and how they cut through the madness to deliver positive results.

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.

🔥 Family Business Disputes and Dissolution CasesMark Briol and Pat Milan kick off the episode discussing intense family business disputes, including drastic actions like firing family members or seizing control of the business.

🧑‍⚖️ The Pedro Case and Legal Rights in Family BusinessesDive into the intriguing Pedro case in Minnesota, highlighting the legal complexities of firing family members from a family business.

🔍 Unique Challenges in Family Business DisputesExplore the unique dynamics of family businesses with Mark Briol, focusing on minority shareholder cases and balancing individual versus collective interests.

❤️‍🔥 Family Dynamics and Emotional FactorsUnderstand how family dynamics and personal relationships significantly impact disputes, going beyond financial interests to emotional and psychological factors.

🤝 Family Business Succession Planning and Legal IssuesSibling rivalry leads to a contentious legal battle over company shares, underlining the importance of succession planning.

📊 Ignoring Corporate Formalities in Family BusinessesDiscover how overlooking corporate formalities in family businesses often leads to disputes and potential lawsuits.

👨‍⚖️ Family Feud Resolution with a LawyerHear from Mark Briol about the challenges and emotional journey in mediating family business disputes.

⚖️ Corporate Lawsuits and Mediated ResolutionsLearn about a mediated settlement in a business dispute that fairly resolved issues between majority and minority shareholders.

😡 Escalation into Emotional WarfareA family business dispute that spiraled into intense emotional warfare, illustrating the high stakes involved.

🧭 Legal Support for Minority ShareholdersBriol & Benson's expertise in helping minority shareholders navigate complex legal issues, including securities fraud and high asset divorce. For more information and resources, visit our website at briollaw.com.

📞 Need help navigating your family business problem? Contact Briol & Benson at 612-756-7777