In this video, you get answers to these questions: If your business fails and you file bankruptcy, how does this affect your credit? What happens if your business fails? What if the business files for …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the tax advantages of having a business vs. running an operation as an individual? Do you want to set up a business or company, or should …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: As a business owner, do you have to pay tax on the money you receive from shipping and handling? What are you paying taxes on? What do you need to …
READ MORE →The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor has signed a new Minnesota Wage Theft Law. The new law amends existing state labor laws and provides for new wage and hour requirements, protections …
READ MORE →You are scheduled to participate in an Unemployment Insurance appeal hearing on the date and time listed in the Notice of Hearing included in this mailing. The purpose of the hearing is for the judge …
READ MORE →This brief is one of a series on public policy and the Internet, with special attention to the laws and public policies of the state of Minnesota. Internet privacy and consumer protection are of …
READ MORE →Negligent misrepresentation occurs when a party provides false or misleading information, resulting in harm to another party who reasonably relies on that information. To establish liability, the …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a merger of a nonprofit organization? What is a nonprofit organization? What would be an example of a nonprofit organization? Who owns a …
READ MORE →Setting up a Special Litigation Committee (“SLC”) is a great way to deal with a conflict of interest in a company. A Special Litigation Committee allows the company to keep control of legal claims and …
READ MORE →Sale representatives paid on commissions have significant legal rights in Minnesota. This article explains the legal protections available to sales representatives who are employees in Minnesota. To …
READ MORE →Overview This story illustrates how two entrepreneurs can accidentally find themselves in a partnership. Under Minnesota’s Uniform Partnership Act of 1994, except as otherwise provided in subsection …
READ MORE →If you are an officer or director accused of making a bad decision, the “business judgment rule” is an important defense to understand. Directors and Officers Owe a Duty of Care In general, directors …
READ MORE →Every Minnesota business needs to have an address on record with the Secretary of State. This is called the registered office. Instead of providing a physical address, you can use a registered agent …
READ MORE →August 2009 A surveyor colleague of mine came back from a continuing education class a while ago and said that the lawyer instructor wished out loud that the Torrens system would go away. The lawyer, …
READ MORE →Among real estate agents and brokers, some types of referral fees, commissions, and fee sharing are permitted. Other types of fee sharing are prohibited by Minnesota real estate statutes and …
READ MORE →When you name your LLC or corporation, you need to decide which entity designation to include at the end. For example, “Angie’s Plumbing” might become “Angie’s Plumbing LLC” to indicate Angie’s …
READ MORE →A “private attorney general” statute authorizes a court to award attorney’s fees to a party that hires a private attorney to address an injustice that harms the public. This is a big deal. For …
READ MORE →This Guide is provided by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office to assist board members with the important responsibilities they assume when elected to a nonprofit corporation’s board of directors. …
READ MORE →Minnesota nonprofit organizations are governed by the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 317A. A nonprofit corporation’s purpose and activities must serve the organization’s mission …
READ MORE →As a business attorney in Minnesota, based in Minneapolis, I regularly meet clients at locations throughout the Twin Cities. Over the years, I’ve compiled this directory of free and affordable meeting …
READ MORE →This is an archived copy of an article that originally appeared in Communications Lawyer, published by the ABA in January, 2015. From the Chair: “Click Here to Accept the Terms of Service” Vol. 31 No. …
READ MORE →Social clubs are exempt from federal income tax under IRC 501(a) as organizations described in IRC 501(c)(7) if they are “organized for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes.” They …
READ MORE →The following are terms and definitions for conservatorship and guardianship, and related concepts. Please note, these are common definitions, but precise legal definitions may vary depending on how a …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a receipt and release form? Who is a trustee? What if a receipt and release was not signed? Introduction A receipt and release form protects …
READ MORE →This article is for people wondering whether to select “S Corporation” or “Personal Service Corporation” when applying for an EIN on the IRS.gov website. Let’s assume you are in the process of setting …
READ MORE →Negligent misrepresentation involves making false statements without the intention to deceive, often due to a lack of reasonable care. Plaintiffs must establish that the defendant breached a duty of …
READ MORE →This article answers questions about how federal employment discrimination law applies to religious dress and grooming practices, and what steps employers can take to meet their legal responsibilities …
READ MORE →Yes, “indemnify” generally means the same as “hold harmless.” When considering whether “indemnify” is synonymous with “hold harmless” in a Minnesota statute, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that …
READ MORE →In general, an employee cannot be liable to an employer for the employee’s negligence. Can a Minnesota Employer Sue an Employee for Damages Caused by Negligence? Generally, no. Employers generally …
READ MORE →Translated, quantum meruit means “as much as he merited” or “as much as he/she deserved.” In law, quantum meruit is a doctrine that allows someone to recover the value of services provided to another …
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