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 →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 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, including its purpose and history, allowable farm business structures and exceptions, and constitutional challenges to the law. What is …
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) 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 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 …
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