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As part of the recent Minnesota legislative session, a change was made to the statute that includes the prohibition on use of cannabis in multifamily buildings. Originally, the law that prohibits use of cannabinoid products (excluding use for medicinal purposes) in multifamily buildings was scheduled to take effect March 1,...

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In effect since August 1, 2008, Minn. Stat. § 604.18 creates a direct cause of action by an insured against its own insurer if the insurer fails to act in good faith. Although four years have elapsed since its effective date, § 604.18 remains substantially undefined by Minnesota Courts. The...

Why Amend the Governing Documents? Associations considering an amendment to one or more of their governing documents will want to begin with an analysis of the community association’s existing documents, including identifying specific goals for any amended governing documents. If there is nothing to improve, there is nothing to gain....

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Michael Eisner, once said, “It is rare to find a business partner who is selfless. If you are lucky it happens once in a lifetime.” Eisner himself, at least according to Roy E. Disney, was not necessarily a selfless business partner, as his removal from Disney’s chairmanship evidenced. Eisner’s maxim...

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When a customer is negotiating a license agreement with a vendor, the customer undoubtedly contemplates factors such as how much it will have to pay and when, and what systems, applications and services the vendor will provide in return. While the customer certainly should contemplate these types of issues, due...

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“What’s the difference between these two additional insured coverage certificates?” Both certificates covered claims for damages “caused in whole or in part by” the insured or someone acting on behalf of the insured. However, one certificate also covered damages “arising out of or caused in whole or in part by...

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“When one of our clients was nominated for two Grammy Awards, we just had to go!”said Blake Nelson, Managing Partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC (“H&J”). The adventure began when musical artist Stokley Williams, from the Minneapolis-based band and H&J client, Mint Condition, collaborated with New York-based R&B singer Kelly...

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Life insurance is an expense a person incurs to protect loved ones from the inevitable. In a closely held entity there are two important “inevitables” against which the prudent business owners should also consider acquiring inexpensive “insurance.” Specifically, joint owners should have a candid conversation about life’s “what ifs” while...