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 →All contracts are promises. People are free to enter into any contract they want as long as there are agreements on both sides, and neither promise violates a public policy or law. A contract will …
READ MORE →A solicitation is defined as a request, an enticement, or an allurement. Non-solicitation agreements prohibit requesting, enticing, or alluring someone to do something. Contractual Agreements Not to …
READ MORE →A person who expresses an original idea has a copyright in the original idea. This gives the person the exclusive right to reproduce, sell, act out, or otherwise copy the expression. Allowing …
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 →Before understanding the consequences of trademark infringement, it is helpful to understand the purpose of trademarks. The benefit of obtaining a trademark is that it grants an exclusive right to 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 →In addition to the fiduciary duties owed by shareholders, fiduciary duties arise by holding a position of director or officer. A director is required, by statute in Minnesota, to discharge the duties …
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) …
READ MORE →Many Minnesota homeowners are facing foreclosure during these difficult economic times. Minnesota homeowners may wonder about the foreclosure process in Minnesota and the legal consequences of a …
READ MORE →If the bank is foreclosing on your home, you may be wondering about the process and the legal consequences of a Minnesota foreclosure. This is part three of a series on Minnesota foreclosures, …
READ MORE →This article discusses the basics of Minnesota foreclosures. This is part one of a series on Minnesota foreclosures: Minnesota Foreclosure Law: Foreclosure Basics Minnesota Foreclosure Law: …
READ MORE →This article summarizes the steps involved in starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Minnesota. Introduction There are two stages to consider when creating a nonprofit organization in …
READ MORE →If you want to start a small business, you can form a new LLC (limited liability company) in Minnesota without hiring an attorney. You will save the expense of attorney’s fees, but you also will not …
READ MORE →As a Minnesota business attorney, I am often asked questions related to Minnesota noncompete agreements. Below I explain an overview of Minnesota noncompete law and answer common questions. What …
READ MORE →This article explains whether RSS feeds are copyrighted. In short, the answer is YES. What is RSS? Websites are normally accessed with a web browser. RSS is a technology that allows a webpage (blog, …
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