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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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Being laid off is an incredibly stressful experience on its own. However, this difficult situation becomes even more challenging if spousal maintenance (alimony) is involved. In Minnesota, a spousal maintenance order can be modified only if it has become “unreasonable and unfair.” The loss of a job is a common...
A Bulldog Checklist for Mineral Owners Who Want to Keep Their Leverage Most oil and gas lease problems are permanent. Not because the law is unfair—but because the document was signed before anyone slowed down long enough to fix what mattered. If you sign first and argue later, you’ve already...
Twin Cities-area businesses are experiencing a significant uptick in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Notices of Inspection (NOI) requiring them to produce all relevant Form I-9s for their employees. Recent shifts in federal immigration enforcement have led to a significant change in how U.S. DHS initiates audits. While NOI were...
Retirement can mean many different things to different people. For some, it opens up a new world of travel, experiences, and creative pursuits. For others, it may herald quiet days at home with a good book, a steaming mug of tea or coffee, and no other plans for weeks. Between...
Starting on January 1, 2026, Minnesota will implement significant changes to its workers’ compensation system, specifically targeting the use of “zero estimated exposure policies” (also known as “if-any” policies) within the construction industry. These updates passed during the 2025 legislative session aim to increase transparency and accountability among contractors who...
The New Legal Writing Coaches: How Tech-Centric Writers Are Rewiring the Way Lawyers Draft For most of the profession’s history, legal writing has been treated as a solitary craft. A junior lawyer learns by reverse‑engineering partner redlines and hoarding old briefs. If you were lucky, you picked up good habits;...
Every year, people pass away without a will, or intestate, leaving their loved ones to navigate uncertainty during an already difficult time. Without an estate plan in place, there are often no clear instructions for the care of family members or beloved pets. As a result, pets may be surrendered...
In what area of law do you practice, and why did you choose this? I practice primarily in real property disputes and construction litigation. Growing up with a father who was a carpenter, I was always around construction projects, tools, and equipment. I feel very comfortable discussing and analyzing the...
Two Signals Even Careful Liars Struggle to Control The truth is under pressure. Public trust is down. People expect spin from leaders, half-truths from institutions, and strategic ambiguity from anyone with something at stake. In that environment, bluffing isn’t rare—it’s normal. Which makes one skill invaluable: knowing when the person...
Getting a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Minnesota Attorney General can be alarming. A CID is not a lawsuit – but it is a serious warning sign that the State is investigating your business and deciding whether to take legal action. A recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision, State v....