There are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States. In any given year thousands of these organizations are forced to merge, collapse, or dissolve. What is the difference …
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When was it enacted? Who are Capper and Volstead? The act was enacted in 1922. It was sponsored by Senator Arthur Capper and Representative Andrew Volstead. Senator Capper was a former two-term …
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Questions A company wishes to implement an internal training course for its employees. They need to make sure that the training program is in compliance with both state and federal laws and …
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Are nonprofit boards democratic? Assuming the governing documents of a particular nonprofit organization do not alter the law (which is possible), each member of a nonprofit organization’s board of …
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Is a Company Leader Using Company Funds Like a Personal Piggy Bank? Is your business partner, your CEO, or another company leader using company funds for personal purposes? I have seen this many …
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Trademark infringement lawsuits are usually brought in federal court, but the law does not prohibit such cases from being adjudicated in state court. Federal courts have original jurisdiction in …
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You just graduated dental school and are about to join a preexisting practice. You are presented with an associate employment agreement. It is long, complex, and overwhelming. You were trained in …
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In the wake of terrorist attacks and divisive political rhetoric, Islamophobia is on the rise. Researchers cite fear as a driving motivator behind many Americans’ unfavorable views towards the …
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If you lead a business, you may need to address lewd sexual conversations in your company. Examples include a lewd joke by email or a sexual conversation in the workplace. Employees may defend this as …
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In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature established the Made in Minnesota (MiM) Solar Incentive Program. The program aims to help Minnesota meet its new solar electricity standard and to boost the local …
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Background On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Pérez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act …
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Does a material change in an employee’s job duties void the employee’s noncompete agreement? The material change doctrine is a legal theory that developed in Massachusetts.[1] Under Massachusetts law, …
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What is slander of title claim? Utterance of false and malicious statements disparaging the title to property in which one has an estate or interest, if the statements are untrue and cause damage, …
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Ground-Breaking Study Good news, dog owners. Science has confirmed what we have known all along. Dogs are able to understand individual words and intonations much like us. Until this ground-breaking …
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This is an important question in estate planning because many instruments become active when the person who executed it becomes incapacitated. The reverse is also true. There are many instruments that …
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A free consultation may be essential for the best clients When was the last time you spent thousands of dollars with someone before you got to know them and knew they could help with your problem? If …
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave, over a one-year period. The leave may be for specified family and medical …
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Surveys and informal data suggest that employers are increasingly using the web and social media sites to both identify and recruit desirable job candidates, as well as to weed out less desirable …
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Employers in Minnesota often feel overwhelmed by all the laws affecting employee rights. To help employers, below is a checklist to spot some of common issues. The law requires companies to operate in …
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David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, just two days after the release of his final album, Blackstar. The last song on the album, “I Can’t Give Everything Away,” seems prophetic both in its title and …
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This article deals with whether employers must pay front pay severance payments as W-2 wages or whether employers are allowed to pay the front pay severance as 1099 income. Furthermore, it delves into …
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Minnesota law does not require that employers have an employee handbook. However, having an employee handbook is highly recommended. The employee handbook is designed to provide employees with a copy …
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Arbitration provides an alternative to litigation in court by resolving disputes in a private forum with an arbitrator instead of a judge. Minnesota has adopted the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act …
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Employers are understandably frustrated when, without prior notice, their employees are frequently late or miss work entirely. Fortunately, Minnesota statute offers employers an effective legal …
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Robert Liebman was 49 years old when he was fired from his sales executive position in 2013. After his termination Liebman sued his employer, Metropolitan Life, on the basis of two laws: ERISA, the …
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In this video, Minnesota attorney Aaron Hall speaks with Dr. David G. Mancini of Pure Health Chiropractic Clinic about his chiropractic practice. Pure Health Chiropractic Clinic Transcript Aaron Hall: …
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Minnesota attorney Aaron Hall speaks with Patrick McPherson of Metro Legal Services. Metro Legal provides the following services: Legal Process Service Public Record Filing, Searches & Retrievals …
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Minnesota attorney Aaron Hall speaks with M.P. Singh of Prudent Accountants, a “strong team of individuals with extensive education and training as Certified Public Accountants, MBAs and IRS Enrolled …
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Minnesota attorney Aaron Hall speaks with Rai M. Kharal of Prudent Accountants, a “strong team of individuals with extensive education and training as Certified Public Accountants, MBAs and IRS …
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Attorneys routinely represent clients in the entertainment industry in contract negotiations, litigation, and other matters. Many artists rely on attorneys to represent them in business issues, …
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