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 →Confidentiality agreements function as 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. Minn Stat. §609.02. Are there legal ramifications for withholding a petty misdemeanor conviction when …
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 corporation is not required to pay estimated taxes the …
READ MORE →Every well-written lease between a landlord and tenant has covenants. Covenants are promises made by either the landlord or tenant, or sometimes both, to do or refrain from doing some specific act. …
READ MORE →This article summarizes Minnesota’s corporate farm law. This includes Minnesota’s corporate farm law’s purpose and history, allowable farm business structures and exceptions, and constitutional …
READ MORE →Where there is an identifiable owner of contaminated private property, remediation must be performed by a contractor and completed pursuant to Department of Health guidelines and any applicable …
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) (Minn. Stat. 363A.08). The MHRA applies to all employers of one or more employees. Under the Act, no employer, labor organization, or employment agency can unfairly …
READ MORE →Q:** **When a company sells and ships goods from outside Minnesota into Minnesota, does the seller collect the local sales tax from his own state, or the local Minnesota sales tax? A: The seller …
READ MORE →Minnesota Income Tax: Minnesota collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of 7.85%, spread across three tax brackets. Like the Federal Income Tax, Minnesota’s income tax allows …
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 $15,000 or less. Here is our most …
READ MORE →Other Mandatory Sentencing Provisions Controlled Substance Offenders Minn. Stat. § 152.0271 When a person is convicted of a controlled substance offense, the court must determine whether the offender …
READ MORE →Need help? Contact a criminal defense attorney. Minimum Fines; Assessments; Surcharges; Fees Failure to Provide Motor Vehicle Insurance; Failure to Produce Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance; Usage of a …
READ MORE →This information brief describes Minnesota laws mandating judges to impose specified sentences on persons convicted of certain crimes. These mandatory sentences include specified lengths of …
READ MORE →This informational post explains how nursing facilities in Minnesota are reimbursed. It includes information on how nursing facilities are reimbursed for residents on Medical Assistance (MA), the …
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