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In Minnesota’s legal landscape, punitive damages are a crucial yet often overlooked tool that can tip the scales in litigation. Beyond compensating victims, punitive damages are awarded to punish particularly egregious behavior and deter similar conduct in the future. They can also provide a powerful bargaining chip for attorneys seeking...

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The 2023 Session of the Minnesota legislature was filled with partisanship and politics. Several bills directly affecting homeowners associations were introduced in the last legislative session. As is typical for any legislative session, only a few of those bills became law. Restrictions on In-Home Daycare Facilities Tucked into the massive,...

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Attorney David Hellmuth gave a presentation on Minnesota contract for deed transactions. Many folks are not aware that they can sell their real estate to a buyer using a contract for deed. Many buyers are also not aware of the option of proposing a contract...

In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I am a business litigation attorney who handles some intellectual property issues. I think that this law chose me rather than choosing it myself. I always envisioned myself as a full-time patent attorney, but after exploring...