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 →Guidance for Employers on Minnesota’s New Wage Theft Law The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor has signed a new Minnesota Wage Theft Law. The new law amends existing state labor laws and …
READ MORE →A court recently held that a will is valid even though the witnesses signed as testators on a separate page. Case Title Castruccio v. Castruccio, 146 A.3d 1132 (MD Ct. App. 2016) Case Summary The …
READ MORE →Prepare for Your Telephone Hearing 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 …
READ MORE →The Internet and Public Policy: Privacy and Consumer Protection 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 …
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 →Does mold or asbestos relieve a tenant from paying rent to a landlord in Minnesota? Rental Property Must be ‘Habitable’ Under Minnesota Statutes, implied in every oral and written residential lease …
READ MORE →What is a Merger of a Nonprofit Organization? 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 …
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 …
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. …
READ MORE → Overview This story illustrates how two entrepreneurs can accidentally find themselves in a partnership. A partnership doesn’t need to be registered with the state. A partnership can begin whenever …
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 …
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 →What is a private attorney general statute? 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 …
READ MORE →If you’re running EOS® (the Entrepreneur’s Operating System) in your business, you have experienced firsthand how beneficial it can be to your company’s growth. Like all learning tools and systems, to …
READ MORE →Guide for Charity Board Members 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 …
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 Minneapolis, I regularly meet clients at locations throughout the Twin Cities. Over the years, I’ve compiled this directory of free and affordable meeting spaces for …
READ MORE →Are Online “Click to Accept” Agreements Valid? 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 …
READ MORE →Introduction 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 …
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 →Video: Learn About Receipt and Release Forms 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? …
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 …
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