What is a Trademark? A trademark protects words, phrases, names, sounds, logos, symbols, designs, or a combination of these elements used to identify or distinguish the goods and services of one …
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Once zoning ordinances are established by the local legislature, it is possible to appeal the zoning decision and to subsequently try to change the local zoning ordinance. Minnesota Statute § 462.357 …
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When is a Permit Required? One of the first steps to any successful construction project is to obtain the necessary building permits. Building permits are regulated locally and will vary depending on …
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In a municipality the governing body may choose to issue a conditional use permit for certain types of developments. Minn. Stat. § 462.3595. Getting such a permit allows for a use to be specifically …
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Eminent Domain & The United States Constitution Under the United States Constitution and Minnesota’s Constitution, the government has the authority to take private property. This power is called …
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Licenses Required for Minnesota Contractors There are a number of licenses required for different activities under Minnesota Law. The best way to determine what licenses are needed for any given …
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Subdivision platting is the process of splitting one larger piece of land into several smaller pieces of land. Generally, this plat, or map, is drawn for the purpose of selling off the smaller pieces …
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Government agencies restrict land use through zoning requirements and other ordinances. But private entities, such as real estate developers, have their own set of tools to control what happens on …
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Surveying land and closely examining deeds prior to purchase avoids most issues regarding property lines. Yet various legal doctrines can stand in the way of even the most careful purchase, leaving …
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Minnesota Rezoning Requests Zoning is a device of land use planning used by local governments throughout the United States. The concept involves designating permitted uses of land based on mapped …
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Generally speaking, an easement is a real property interest that gives one party the right to go onto another party’s property. The easement is a real property interest, but separate from the legal …
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Local ordinances establish standards for land development which regulate things such as where buildings, yards, parking lots, driveways, signs, and lighting may be placed on properties, minimum and …
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by Lucas Spaeth Mortgage Fraud in Minnesota Inattentive or Fraudulent Minnesota Mortgage Agents Mortgages are only offered to buyers who have sufficient assets and income to validate the risk of the …
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Minority shareholders who also work as employees for closely-held corporations often find themselves in abusive situations that they seemingly can’t get out of. Typically, shareholders have no …
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Introduction to Minnesota’s Joint Venture Law A joint venture is an association of two or more parties to pursue a certain business purpose. These parties can be individuals or entities such as …
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Poster Requirements for Minnesota Employers Minnesota employers are subject to both Federal and State laws that require the display of information regarding the rights of employees. Some requirements …
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Trademarks are one of the legal tools people use to protect their “intellectual property”—ideas, designs, inventions, and so on. In particular, trademarks protect any word, phrase, symbol, design, …
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Minnesota’s Uniform Voidable Transactions Act was formerly known as the Minnesota Uniform Transfer Act (MUFTA). MUFTA was Minnesota’s adoption of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA). MUFTA was …
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Complete M8A to determine your Minnesota source income and minimum fee. Note: If you conduct all your business in Minnesota, check the box above line 1. Complete columns A and B and enter 1 1.00000 …
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Payments There are four types of tax payments an S corporation can make — extension, estimated tax, tax return and amended return payments. You can pay electronically, by credit or debit card or by …
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Before you complete Form M8, you must complete the following; you will need to reference them: federal Form 1120 Sand supporting schedules, and Schedule KS for each non resident shareholder and to any …
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In general, a financial institution is any national or state bank, bank holding company, savings and loan, or any other corporation that does business that a bank or other financial institution would …
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Complete and provide Schedule KS to each nonresident shareholder and any Minnesota shareholder who has adjustments to income. Purpose An S corporation must provide each non-resident shareholder, and …
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Does a Non-Solicitation Agreement Need Independent Consideration? The question is whether a non-solicitation agreement in Minnesota requires consideration similar to that required of noncompete …
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Protection Of Confidential Information Minnesota law protects employers’ confidential information and trade secrets in several ways. First, an employee has a generally recognized duty of loyalty to …
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Under Minnesota law, employers have rights when a former employee takes client lists, customer info, computer data, intellectual property, and trade secrets. The Minnesota “Uniform Trade Secrets Act” …
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Our firm has recently been contacted by one Anne Goldschmidt regarding an unpaid debt. This appears to be a wire transfer scam, similar to many other scams targeting attorneys. Scam Email 1 Dear …
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Minnesota business attorney Aaron Hall explains when and why business succession planning is needed. Business Succession Planning: Passing Your Business to Your Children Transcription (4:19) (start) …
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STATE OF MINNESOTA IN SUPREME COURT A09-1795 Court of AppealsAnderson, G. Barry, J.Dissenting, Stras, Anderson, Paul H.and Meyer, JJ.State of Minnesota,Appellant,vs.Filed: August 8, 2012Office of …
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Minnesota attorney Aaron Hall explains some of the common misconceptions surrounding contingency fees and outlines when contingency fees are typically available. Transcript: People who haven’t worked …
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