Introduction The Fair Debt Collections Act (FDCPA) was first enacted to protect debtors from the increasingly common problem of harassment by debt collectors. The FDCPA arose out of federal consumer …
READ MORE →What is rent escrow? Rent escrow is an action that a tenant may take against a landlord to receive relief from the landlord’s failure to repair housing violations. Minnesota Statute § 504B.385 governs …
READ MORE →Wrongful Termination When someone is fired from a job, it is a normal reaction to think about whether or not he or she was terminated wrongfully. In Minnesota, there are laws in place that protect …
READ MORE →EXPERT WITNESS FOR FINANCIAL DISPUTES Interviewer: Mark Santi (MS), Minneapolis Attorney Interviewee: Don Keysser (DK) [Start of transcription] [00:00] MS: Hi. I’m Mark Santi. I’m an attorney here at …
READ MORE →Introduction Minnesota employees may wonder what qualifies as sexual harassment or an unlawfully hostile work environment. In Rasmussen et al. v. Two Harbors Fish Company et al. (2012), the Minnesota …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the benefits of being a Sole Proprietor, S Corp, or LLC? What are the negative aspects of being a Sole Proprietor, S Corp, or LLC? How does …
READ MORE → People sometimes wrongly believe that oral contacts are not enforceable. Oral contracts are just as enforceable as written contracts, but they are sometimes more difficult to prove because there …
READ MORE →Whistleblower Protection for Minnesota Employees To empower employees who report their employers’ unlawful conduct, federal and state law gives employees a right to sue employers who retaliate. …
READ MORE →Any website that allows users to post or upload images, audio, video, or text content may be concerned about being liable for illegal content such as copyright infringement, illegal porn, or other …
READ MORE →What federal or Minnesota laws, if any, govern language on coupons? There is no required language that a coupon must contain to be meet legal requirements. If a coupon is honest about its …
READ MORE →Franchise Law in Minnesota is governed by the Minnesota Franchise Act set out in Minnesota Statutes § 80C. A franchise is established when a franchisor (person selling or offering to sell a franchise) …
READ MORE →Minnesota has enacted modifications to its law relating to the issuance of permits to carry pistols in public (Minnesota Laws 2003, chapter 28 & Minnesota Laws 2005, chapter 83). As part of the …
READ MORE →In order for a court to have authority over a potential defendant, the court must have personal jurisdiction, also known as in personam jurisdiction. What this means is that the court must be able to …
READ MORE →For new businesses, the lease for commercial space is often essential to the success of the enterprise. Commercial leases are different than residential leases in that they involve much more …
READ MORE → View more videos on franchising In this video, Minnesota franchise attorney Aaron Hall explains the factors that can indicate a successful franchise; one which you may want to buy into. When …
READ MORE →Terrorism is not treated lightly in the Minnesota criminal justice system. It has a broad definition in Minnesota, including both personal and public threats and acts. Personal threats of substantial …
READ MORE →Introduction What are the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and LLC? This article explains. For partnerships, we distinguish a general partnership from a …
READ MORE →Introduction The Uniform Commercial Code is a long-term, joint project of the American Law Institute (ALI) and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL), now known as the …
READ MORE →I often get questions from Minnesota small business owners about their rights when dealing with other business owners. This article explains the basic rights of small business owners. This is part one …
READ MORE →Need help? Contact a criminal defense attorney. CREDIT: This post is an excerpt from The House Research Department’s publication, Criminal Background Check Statutes, An Overview, updated and revised …
READ MORE →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 …
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