All businesses, regardless of their form, will encounter certain organizational costs. These costs can include developing a business plan, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, conducting market …
READ MORE →Wages for employees are covered by both Federal and state wage and hour laws. The federal law that governs wage and overtime requirements is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the regulations …
READ MORE →A recent case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals was important because it affirmed the right to sue a Minnesota city, township, or other municipality. In the case, Washington County sued the City …
READ MORE →The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides that if an employer violates the FMLA, the employee may be entitled to “liquidated damages”. Liquidated damages are in essence a penalty, are in …
READ MORE →Employers Must Promptly Pay Wages to Ex-Employees Minnesota Statutes require that employees be paid promptly when their employment ends. The date payment is due depends on whether the employee was …
READ MORE →This is an overview of the steps involved in starting an herb business in Minnesota: Form an LLC under the business name you pick Obtain an EIN number for the LLC: EIN at the IRS Visit the Zoning …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions about separation agreements, also known as severance agreements: What is a severance agreement? What questions should you ask before signing a …
READ MORE →Paying Overtime – Minnesota Law The Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay overtime for all hours worked over 48 per workweek, unless the employee is exempt under Minnesota …
READ MORE →If you have a judgment you are trying to collect, and the debtor has funds at a bank or other financial institution, you may garnish the debtor’s account. Obtaining the judgment and finding out where …
READ MORE →Once you have a money judgment against a non-paying debtor, you may garnish the debtor’s wages. Under Minnesota law, you may issue a garnishment summons “at any time after entry of a money …
READ MORE →Attempting to collect a debt can be difficult, even when you already have a court order showing that the debt is owed to you. Not every debtor will pay a debt simply because a court has ruled he or …
READ MORE →Choosing the Form of Business Organization: Tax and Non-Tax Considerations Introduction One of the fundamental initial decisions a new business owner faces is choosing the form of organization for the …
READ MORE →If you are a creditor attempting to collect a debt, but the person owing the debt is refusing to pay, there are legal remedies available to you. First, you must initiate a lawsuit and obtain a …
READ MORE →Is a creditor, if you request an Order for Disclosure from a court ordering the debtor provide you with information about the debtor’s assets, but the debtor doesn’t obey the court, you are not done. …
READ MORE →The first step to collecting a debt owed is obtaining a judgment from a court. Once you have a judgment, you can begin the collection process. If the debtor does not automatically pay, you will have …
READ MORE →Cease and desist letters may be useful in a number of circumstances including Defamation, Slander, or Libel Trademark Infringement Copyright Infringement Patent Infringement Breach of Contract …
READ MORE →Watch this video before you send a Cease and Desist Letter: In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a cease and desist letter? When should I send one? Who can send one? How …
READ MORE →The laws surrounding bankruptcy are intended to provide a debtor an opportunity to begin again, start over without existing debt, or reorganize the repayment schedule to find a workable payment plan. …
READ MORE →I have represented a number of senior citizens who have been victims of a STOLI scam. This article explains the basics of the STOLI scam on seniors and what they can do to fight back. In short, the …
READ MORE →A TRO is a Temporary Restraining Order issued by a Minnesota court judge. The most common type of TRO is for domestic abuse or threats of violence in the family context, but Temporary Restraining …
READ MORE →Minnesota landlords have legal rights when dealing with difficult tenants: renters who violate their lease, don’t pay rent, damage the property, or otherwise break Minnesota landlord-tenant law. The …
READ MORE →A person who expresses an original idea has a copyright in the original expression of that idea, fixed in a tangible medium of expression, but never in the idea itself. This gives the person the …
READ MORE →A person may obtain a copyright in his or her work under certain circumstances. A person may not copy the entire work of another and obtain a copyright in that work. In order to copyright a work, the …
READ MORE →Trademarks give notice of the source of a good or service. Marking goods or services is a way of putting your name on it. Often times, many related goods or services bear the same mark by the same …
READ MORE →This article explains the legal responsibilities of those serving on the board of directors of a Minnesota nonprofit organization. Introduction It is an honor to be asked to serve on a board of …
READ MORE →If you sit on the board of a Minnesota corporation or hold a corporate office, you take on legal duties the moment you accept the role. These fiduciary duties arise from the position itself, …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: How do you create a contract in Minnesota? Can you have an oral contract or does it have to be in writing? What provisions have to be in the …
READ MORE →A fiduciary is a person required to act for the benefit of another within the scope of their relationship. A fiduciary owes a certain standard of loyalty or care toward another. What are the …
READ MORE →Buying a home may be the biggest and most important financial transaction of your life. Most people need a qualified real estate professionals to help guide them through the complicated world of …
READ MORE →Recently, I wrote about the test for determining whether a religious organization qualifies as a church, and thus, a tax exempt organization, even though the organization does not obtain 501(c)(3) …
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