A confidentiality agreement is a contract between two or more parties stipulating that certain sensitive information (for example, a company’s trade secrets) exchanged between them will not be used or …
READ MORE →Obtaining financing is a crucial part of most companies’ growth and success, and many lenders advance money in hopes of it being repaid at a profit. Even with financing, however, businesses often …
READ MORE →When a contract clause is ambiguous, Minnesota courts apply a structured set of rules to determine what the parties actually intended, and the outcome can vary significantly depending on who drafted …
READ MORE →Under Minnesota Statutes §§ 504B.225 and 609.606, a landlord, agent of a landlord, or person working under the control of the landlord cannot unlawfully remove or exclude a tenant. A landlord who is …
READ MORE →A corporation with an estimated tax of more than $500 must make quarterly payments based on its required annual payment. A trust, S corporation, or partnership is not subject to an addition to tax for …
READ MORE →A covenant is a promise by the landlord, the tenant, or both, to do or to refrain from doing a specific act. The most familiar one is the tenant’s promise to pay rent on a set date. Others you never …
READ MORE →This article summarizes Minnesota’s corporate farm law, including its purpose and history, allowable farm business structures and exceptions, and constitutional challenges to the law. What is …
READ MORE →Police officers who make arrests at “clandestine lab sites” must notify the local health department, the duty officer, and child protection of the arrest and the location of the site. If the site is …
READ MORE →If you are the victim of defamation, a cease and desist letter may be an option for you. Defamation (a.k.a. Defamation Per Se) Defamation, whether written (libel) or spoken (slander), is essentially a …
READ MORE →The Minnesota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment, and its unfair employment practices are codified at Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. The Act defines a covered “employer” as a person who …
READ MORE →Q: When a company sells and ships goods from outside Minnesota into Minnesota, does the seller collect the sales tax of its own state, or Minnesota sales tax? A: Minnesota sales tax, at the rate in …
READ MORE →Minnesota collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of 9.85%, spread across four tax brackets. Like the Federal Income Tax, Minnesota’s income tax allows couples filing jointly to pay …
READ MORE →Ecommerce websites often sell generic versions of a manufacturer’s product. These might be replacement parts, compatible parts, or another product that works with the manufacturer’s brand name …
READ MORE →The following is an example of a Cease and Desist Letter which could be sent in the event of a breach of contract. Every circumstance involving a breach of contract is different. It is not recommended …
READ MORE →This Cease and Desist Letter provides a starting point for dealing with trademark issues. Every trademark dispute is unique and this trademark infringement cease and desist letter template should not …
READ MORE →This Cease and Desist Letter is written from the perspective of an attorney representing a client who has been slandered. Because every case of slander is different, this cease and desist letter …
READ MORE →A defamation cease and desist letter is a formal written demand that someone stop making false statements damaging your reputation, and provide written assurance they will not continue. This template …
READ MORE →You can watch this video before you send a Cease and Desist Letter to get answers to these questions: What is a Cease and Desist letter? When should I send one? Who can send one? How detailed should I …
READ MORE →Conciliation Court, better known as small claims court, is available when someone wants to sue another party for $20,000 or less, or $4,000 or less if the claim involves a consumer credit transaction, …
READ MORE →April 2007 | AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE FOR MINNESOTANS | Focusing on How Minnesota Taxes Business | Produced and Originally Published by the Minnesota Center for Public Finance Research This publication …
READ MORE →If you are receiving phone calls in an attempt to collect a debt that you legitimately do not owe, the following cease and desist letter template may be useful in your efforts to clear up the …
READ MORE →There are some circumstances in which a default judgment can be vacated (re-opened). Applicable Statute Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02, Mistakes; Inadvertence; Excusable Neglect; Newly …
READ MORE →Enter the name of the eligible entity electing to be classified. Employer identification number (EIN) Show the EIN of the eligible entity electing to be classified. Do not put “Applied For” on this …
READ MORE →Note: Tax forms change from time to time. The information below is not kept current. Please see irs.gov for the latest official information. Filing Tax Form 8832 File Form 8832 with the Internal …
READ MORE →Introduction There are special rules for certain businesses that provide professional services. These are usually services that require a state license, certificate, or registration. This article …
READ MORE →Churches may wonder whether they must file IRS Form 1023 to be considered a tax exempt religious organization under 501(c)(3). The IRS Instructions to Form 1023 provide the following: Form 1023 not …
READ MORE →Minnesota’s Truth in Repairs Act gives you a right to request a written estimate before repairs are made to your car, truck, motorcycle, household appliance, house, condo, apartment, or other home …
READ MORE →Need help? Contact a criminal defense attorney. Compute an offender’s “criminal history score” in Minnesota: This page is about how to compute a person’s criminal history score. The process is very …
READ MORE →This article explains whether RSS feeds are copyrighted. In short, the answer is YES. What is RSS? Websites are norally accessed with a web browser. RSS is a technology that allows a webpage (blog, …
READ MORE →Has your attorney messed up your case? Are you paying the price for having a bad lawyer? Many people who are frustrated with legal services provided by their former attorney consider filing a legal …
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