Background and Origin The Minnesota Business Corporation Act is Minnesota’s adopted version of the Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA), a body of law first published in 1950 with the purpose of …
READ MORE →2014 Update on Karon Waivers and Spousal Maintenance When divorcing spouses enter into a spousal maintenance agreement, they often include a “Karon waver.” However, many Karon waivers do not include …
READ MORE →I was recently asked this question: Is posting a private email on social media or an online website illegal? Is it illegal to forward it to a group of people? A person emailed her elected official. …
READ MORE →If you are like most companies in the Information Age, your confidential information is critical to your competitive advantage. What is Your Company’s Confidential Information? Each company has its …
READ MORE →In general, a party should not file a motion for default judgment merely because the opposing party’s pleading was untimely served or filed. Attorneys who are new to filing a motion for default …
READ MORE →On February 24, 2014, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced a $775,000 fine against Berthel Fisher for “supervisory failures related to sales of Non-Traded REITs and Leveraged …
READ MORE →What’s New in 2013 Certain digital products are taxable Starting July 1, 2013, certain digital products are subject to Minnesota sales and use tax. Some exemptions apply; see below for more …
READ MORE →Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Nearly 200,000 LLCs formed in Minnesota since 1993 will be affected by the new Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, which …
READ MORE →NOTICE: The sales and use tax on repair and maintenance of certain equipment and machinery for businesses has been repealed effective April 1, 2014 This article explains how Minnesota sales and use …
READ MORE →IMPORTANT:** This article is outdated. See guide to Minnesota Sales Tax for Labor, Installation, Construction, and Fabrication, which was updated in 2013. This article explains how Minnesota sales and …
READ MORE →Update: This tax was repealed on March 21, 2014. The information below is preserved for archival purposes. It is no longer in effect. 2014 Law (Repealed) Starting April 1, 2014, business-related …
READ MORE →Introduction A criminal trial isn’t the only time you may need to “plead the Fifth.” You may need to assert your Fifth-Amendment right against self-incrimination in a civil lawsuit, even the middle of …
READ MORE →Installment Sales (See footnote 1.) IRC Section 453 defines the appropriate accounting method for reporting income from an “installment sale.” (See footnote 2.) An installment sale is generally …
READ MORE →Get Started: Licensing Requirements & Other Considerations The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution ended prohibition in 1933. That year, all 50 states adopted some form of three-tier …
READ MORE →Can a broker be liable for tax consequences arising from an ill-advised annuity liquidation? Yes. What about other bad tax advice? Absolutely. In short, a broker can be liable. You may have a claim …
READ MORE →Before entrusting a brokerage firm with your life savings, or any significant portion of it, spend some time evaluating the firm’s financial health. You’ll be glad you did if the firm ultimately …
READ MORE →It depends but ordinarily not. The United States Supreme Court has held that an employer does not violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634, by acting on the basis of a …
READ MORE →I. Jurisdiction i. Whether a claim that an employer interfered with its employees’ rights under Railway Labor Act falls within the jurisdiction of the adjustment boards or federal courts. The Railway …
READ MORE →Sample Franchise Disclosure Document Does failure to provide mandated disclosure documents vitiate a subsequent franchise agreement? Yes. Under Minnesota law, a franchisee is entitled to rescind the …
READ MORE →Licensing and Filing Information Inside this booklet Need help with your taxes? Information on: We’re ready to answer your questions! Getting a license Filing your monthly return Minnesota Department …
READ MORE →This post has been adopted from a Minnesota Department of Revenue document: (2013 Regular Session) Bulletin Date: May 31, 2013 MINNESOTA REVENUE Appeals and Legal Services Division 600 North Robert …
READ MORE →Detective and Security Services Detective and security services, armored car services, and burglar and fire alarm services are taxable. Sales tax applies to the total charge to the customer. The …
READ MORE →This post has been adopted from a Minnesota Department of Revenue Fact Sheet. This fact sheet describes the definition of prosthetic devices and provides a summary of how Minnesota sales and use tax …
READ MORE →This post has been adopted from a Minnesota Department of Revenue Fact Sheet. This fact sheet describes the definition of durable medical equipment and provides a summary of how Minnesota sales and …
READ MORE →Starting a General Partnership in Minnesota A general partnership is a business that is owned by two or more persons who associate to carry on the business of the partnership for profit. General …
READ MORE →Many believe that creditors can’t touch their retirement savings. But in many states (including Minnesota) that’s frequently not true. If you have an ERISA-qualified 401(k) or pension plan, your …
READ MORE →When my clients consider selling their settlement for a lump sum payment, I work with them to determine if the offer is in their best interests. This is called “independent professional advice” …
READ MORE →A person obtains a trademark by being the first to use it in commerce on a good or service. It must be something that may be validly trademarked. Descriptive marks and generic marks generally may not …
READ MORE →Corporations are run, in large part, by Officers and the Board of Directors. Individual Directors make up the Board of Directors. A vast amount of decision making related to the everyday affairs of a …
READ MORE →Schools, Sales and Purchases This fact sheet explains how sales tax applies to sales and purchases made by schools and school districts. Types of schools School districts are public school entities …
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