In this episode of Law Talk with the Flock, CEO Jeana Goosmann sits down with Mary Ann O’Brien, CEO of OBI Creative, to explore how smart planning and strategic communication help businesses start the year on solid footing. Together, they pull back the curtain on what organizations should be thinking in 2026, from building intentional roadmaps to navigating the tens of thousands of messages customers absorb every day.

They discuss the importance of culture and internal communications as well, highlighting how the story your employees believe becomes the story your customers feel.

They also dive into a topic top-of-mind for every industry: AI. Mary Ann explains how companies can adopt AI to improve efficiency and free teams to operate more strategically without compromising ethics or trust. Jeana adds perspective on how legal professionals can embrace AI while maintaining the expertise, judgment, and credibility clients rely on.

Tune in to learn more about staying relevant, planning growth, and positioning your business for the year ahead. Learn more at goosmannlaw.com.

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In this episode of Law Talk with the Flock, CEO Jeana Goosmann sits down with estate and business succession attorney Ashley Kraus to break down the biggest updates from this year’s “Big Beautiful Bill” — the sweeping tax legislation reshaping estate planning and charitable giving.

Ashley explains the permanent extension of the federal estate and gift tax exemption, new incentives for charitable contributions, and how strategies like bunching, CRATs, and CRUTs are evolving under the new rules. They also discuss portability, Form 706 filing deadlines, and why proper tax coordination after a spouse passes is more important than ever.

This episode gives you clear, practical guidance on changes for year-end planning, philanthropy, and protecting a growing estate — plan smart and get more information at goosmannlaw.com.

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CEO Jeana Goosmann sits down with fellow attorneys Barry Sackett and Abbey Janecek, fresh off their trip to the American Ag Law Association Annual Meeting. Together, they break down the legal trends shaping the future of agriculture — from food labeling standards to water rights, tariffs, and the high-stakes carbon pipeline litigation moving toward the Supreme Court.

Abbey explains how the MAHA Act (Make America Healthy Again) could reshape food labeling and nutrient disclosure across state lines, affecting companies operating in multiple jurisdictions. She also highlights how inconsistent state requirements drive the need for proactive legal guidance. Barry shares current insights, including updates on Waters of the United States, the pending tariff case, and the fight over counties’ ability to regulate carbon-pipeline routes.

The team also dives into one of today’s most underrated risks: crisis communication. With videos, leaks, and social media capable of escalating small issues into major crises, they explore how legal counsel and PR teams can work together to mitigate risk.

For ag producers, food companies, county officials, and business owners across the Midwest, this episode offers a practical look at the legal issues that matter most — and how the right legal partner can help you navigate them with confidence. Learn more at GoosmannLaw.com.

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