Introduction Mergers and Acquisitions are complex transactions that relate to both business growth and legal rules. Mergers and acquisitions generally occur when two separate companies come together …
READ MORE →I. INTRODUCTION: Pay Your Bills! As a general rule, it is always a good idea to pay your bills. It is particularly important to pay your legal bills. And I’m not just saying that because I work in the …
READ MORE →Starting a gas station can be a wonderful idea. People who think they can run their own gas station should first consider their personality, skills and talents. Small business owners need to be …
READ MORE →By Michael P. Carlson I. Introduction If you have ever taken out a loan from a bank, received a mortgage, or have purchased a new car, you are most likely at least slightly aware of the law of liens. …
READ MORE →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 …
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 →Unlawful Removal of a Tenant – Locking a Tenant Out or Shutting Off Utilities Under Minnesota Statutes §§ 504B.225 and 609.606, a landlord, agent of a landlord, or person working under the control of …
READ MORE →Is a Petty Misdemeanor a Crime? A petty misdemeanor is not considered a crime under Minnesota law. The statute defining offense levels says so directly: a “petty misdemeanor” is “a …
READ MORE →Need help? Contact a criminal defense attorney. Minnesota Statute § 609.595 governs the criminal punishments for property damage, specifically when an individual intentionally causes damage to the …
READ MORE →Filing Requirements 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 …
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 …
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 →Records Required to be Filed and Kept 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 …
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 →Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) 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 …
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 Income Tax: 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 …
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 →Cease & Desist Breach of Contract Example 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 …
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 →Defamation Cease and Desist Overview A defamation cease and desist letter is a formal written demand that someone stop making false statements damaging your reputation, and provide written assurance …
READ MORE →Video: Learn About Cease and Desist Letters 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 …
READ MORE →Conciliation Court MN | Help With Conciliation Court 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 …
READ MORE →The Marriage Penalty in Minnesota’s Income Tax Rates and Brackets There are many marriage penalties and bonuses under the federal and Minnesota income taxes. A marriage penalty occurs when a married …
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 →Name 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 …
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