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When a professional forms, operates, or transfers a firm, compliance requires more than simply following the laws governing corporations, limited liability companies, or limited liability partnerships. If the firm provides certain professional services, it may also be subject to the Minnesota Professional Firms Act (“MPFA”), codified at Minn. Stat. ch....
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Married couples love each other and want the best for each other. Establishing a comprehensive estate plan is one way to provide the best for each other. Not only does an estate plan protect you when you are unable to care for yourself during your lifetime, but it also protects...
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business with a partner or a small group, you might have heard about something called an “Operating Agreement.” It’s an important document that helps you run a Limited Liability Company — or LLC — smoothly and clearly. An LLC is a popular business...
In what area of law do you practice? Wills, Trusts, and Estate and Gift Tax Planning What did you want to be when you grew up? An NBA player. When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? Not until after taking the prerequisites for dental school. Tell us...
Writing a Successful Brief in Support of a Summary Judgment There are many ways to write a successful summary judgment brief, but there are some common best practices you can utilize to help you. Here is a look at our process: I. Introduction This is your first impression. Do not...
Why Minnesota Businesses Need to Reevaluate Their Liability Waivers After the Lund Decision If you own a gym, fitness studio, adventure park, or any business where physical risk is involved, you’ve probably asked: Will a liability waiver actually protect my business from a lawsuit? A new decision from the Minnesota...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice cannabis and corporate law. I studied at Seattle University School of Law where I served as the Cannabis Law Society Treasurer and ended up getting involved in cannabis there. I continued to work in...
A coverage dispute can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the policy language is not clear enough to determine what coverage applies. To limit coverage or to apply an exclusion, the language in the policy must be “clear and unambiguous.” If there is any ambiguity in the Policy, it...
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. This seminar will cover potential lobbyist registration and reporting obligations for brokers and salespersons under MN Statutes Chapter 10A. This FREE seminar is APPROVED by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for one hour of Real Estate CE...
The City of Minneapolis has recently expanded the list of protected classes beyond those recognized in the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA).[1] Employers within Minneapolis must now consider the following additional factors as protected and cannot use them when making employment decisions: Housing Status Refers to the stability or security...
The FTC’s Junk Fees rule, formally titled the “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees,” becomes effective on May 12, 2025. Designed to promote transparency in consumer contract pricing, the rule is the outcome of a years-long study of deceptive or hidden pricing in consumer contracts, including apartment, hotel, and car...