In the business world, rewarding key employees is critical for sustaining a motivated and engaged workforce. Yet, while financial incentives such as bonuses, stock appreciation rights, or phantom …
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The growth of the life coach industry has raised many questions about whether life coaches are providing counseling services that require a license. In short, some counseling requires a license but …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the pros and cons of a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization? What is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization and what are its pros and cons? …
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Note: This article is based on Minnesota law. The law in other jurisdictions may vary. Most nonprofit organizations—including charities, churches, hospitals, and schools—eventually come to an end. As …
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In Minnesota, a limited liability company (LLC) is allowed to select one of the following three management structures: member-managed, manager-managed, and board-managed. This is usually done when the …
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Negligent misrepresentation involves making a false statement carelessly, leading to financial losses or reputational harm. The key elements include a false fact, business context, duty of care, …
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Shareholder rights in Minnesota play an important role in protecting investor interests and promoting corporate accountability. Minnesota law grants shareholders significant rights, including access …
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Can you rely on information provided to you by your employee, attorney, or CPA? For example, imagine a reliable employee tells you that she completed a task—do you have a legal duty to verify she …
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Do corporations need paper stock certificates? No. Most states allow uncertificated shares. The “stock certificate” or “share certificate” was historically used as proof that someone was a shareholder …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the most common legal problems for YouTubers? What are examples of influencer legal problems? Why are influencers targeted for lawsuits? …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a DBA? What are the benefits of a second LLC? What are the disadvantages of a second LLC? What are the alternatives to creating a second …
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When business owners want to give back to their community and support their philanthropic values, they sometimes ask me how much it costs to start a tax-deductible charitable donation. This article …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are my rights if someone copies my social media post? What is United States copyright law? What is a “work”? What are your options when …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: Would sports and fitness trainers benefit from an LLC? Does an LLC limit the liability of the person doing the work? How would an LLC limit your …
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When someone is holding on to property for another person, bailment law usually applies. This often includes storage facilities, warehouses, and transportation companies, for example. What is …
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This question recently came up in my law practice: Can a company officer be personally liable for defamation? The answer is simple: Yes. Minnesota courts have held that an officer of the company can …
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When you file a motion in court, one of the documents usually required is a Memorandum of Law (also known as Memorandum of Law in Support of the Motion). Your Memorandum of Law is where your legal …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is an example of estoppel? When does this come up? What is an example of estoppel coming up in litigation? How do you avoid claims of estoppel …
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Parties to a Minnesota lawsuit must have a Rule 26 discovery conference, which is often done by phone, to discuss how they will handle the discovery and evidence in their lawsuit. The requirements for …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the steps in buying out a business owner? Are you getting along well with your business partner? Can you force a business partner out of …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: How do you appraise the worth of your company? What are your options in determining the value of the company when a business owner leaves? Should …
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In this video, you will get answers to these questions: Can a business owner be fired? Do they have a right to employment? Is it legal to fire a business owner? What is a reasonable expectation of …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What information must a company share with its owners? What is the proper purpose to have when requesting information? What are your rights as a …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: Can I register a “dead” or abandoned trademark? What is a dead or abandoned trademark? What is trademark protection? What can lead to trademark …
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In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What are the major terms and considerations in the sale of a company? What are the major terms and considerations in the purchase of a …
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If you have received a cease and desist letter, you are probably feeling a mix of anxiety and confusion. Attorney Aaron Hall explains what a cease and desist letter actually is, whether you are …
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In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a demand letter? What are the takeaways from this lawsuit? Why is it important to hire an attorney when responding to a demand letter? Why …
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In this video, you will get answers to these questions: Should my spouse and I own an LLC together? Is there any other reason to have the company owned by two business owners? Are there any …
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In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What steps do you need to take when preparing to go to court? What is the court of the law? What is the court of equity? Should you speak to …
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In this video, you will get answers to these questions: If you are in an accident how do people get your healthcare directive? What is a healthcare directive? What are the steps you can take for …
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