About Divided Dynasties: A Family Business Podcast
Blood may be thicker than water, but it’s not thicker than business. Divided Dynasties is the podcast for family members trying to navigate the intricacies of the family business.
Whether you are curious about how to fix your own family business or are fascinated by the ins and outs of complex commercial cases, Attorneys Mark Briol and Scott Benson will take you behind the scenes of how they cut through the madness to deliver positive results.
Mark and Scott are experienced, aggressive attorneys who have litigated every family business dispute under the sun. On Divided Dynasties, they join host Pat Milan to break down the good, the bad and the hideously ugly they have seen over decades in the courtroom.
Subscribe to Divided Dynasties on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or find us on YouTube. For more information about Briol & Benson, go to BriolLaw.com.
Don’t Mess with Sasquatch: Family Business is No Place for Revenge
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.
13 May 2024
Clean Up on Aisle Five: Exiting The Family Business Can Create a Mess
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.
13 Mar 2024
How Greed Can Unravel A Family Business
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.
14 Feb 2024
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 of a force out and explain how a legal team can protect the minority shareholder’s rights.
7 Feb 2024
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 Scott Benson break down how they’d protect the rights and property of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
19 Dec 2023
Sibling Rivalries & Managing The Balance of Power - Divided Dynasties, Episode 3
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.
6 Dec 2023
Fumbled Handoffs: Generational Transfers of Power in Family Business
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.
14 Nov 2023
How to Fire Your Family to Save the Family Business
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 Cases
Mark 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 Businesses
Dive into the intriguing Pedro case in Minnesota, highlighting the legal complexities of firing family members from a family business.
🔍 Unique Challenges in Family Business Disputes
Explore the unique dynamics of family businesses with Mark Briol, focusing on minority shareholder cases and balancing individual versus collective interests.
❤️🔥 Family Dynamics and Emotional Factors
Understand how family dynamics and personal relationships significantly impact disputes, going beyond financial interests to emotional and psychological factors.
🤝 Family Business Succession Planning and Legal Issues
Sibling rivalry leads to a contentious legal battle over company shares, underlining the importance of succession planning.
📊 Ignoring Corporate Formalities in Family Businesses
Discover how overlooking corporate formalities in family businesses often leads to disputes and potential lawsuits.
👨⚖️ Family Feud Resolution with a Lawyer
Hear from Mark Briol about the challenges and emotional journey in mediating family business disputes.
⚖️ Corporate Lawsuits and Mediated Resolutions
Learn about a mediated settlement in a business dispute that fairly resolved issues between majority and minority shareholders.
😡 Escalation into Emotional Warfare
A family business dispute that spiraled into intense emotional warfare, illustrating the high stakes involved.
🧭 Legal Support for Minority Shareholders
Briol & 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
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