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 In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What steps do you need to take when preparing to go to court? What is the court of the law? What is the court of equity? Should you speak to the heart or the mind of the judge? Is there enough logic and reasoning…

In this video, you will get answers to these questions: If you are in an accident how do people get your healthcare directive? What is a healthcare directive? What are the steps you can take for family and friends to have access to your healthcare directive? Video Transcript If you’re in an accident, how do…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: Why do lawyers use legalese? What are two reasons why lawyers will use legalese? Video Transcript Why do lawyers use legalese? That’s the question I’m going to answer today. I’m Aaron Hall, an attorney for business owners in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All right. You might be wondering…

 In this video, you will get answers to these questions: Why is a confession of judgment so powerful? What is a confession of judgment? What are some examples? Are you entering into a contract with a person you don’t trust? Video Transcript Why is a confession of judgment so powerful? That’s a question I’m…

Introduction In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What is the difference between an EIN, Tax ID, and Social Security Number? What is an EIN Number? What is a Tax ID Number? What is a social security number? How does the IRS know there is an audit needed? Video Transcript What’s the…

 In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What is the court of equity? What is the history of the court of equity? How is the court of equity used today? What does it take to be an effective litigator? Video Transcript What is the court of equity? That’s what I’m going…

In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What is one term every artist should know? What is recoupment? Why is recoupment so vital for an artist? What is a general rule when signing a business contract? Video Transcript What is one term every artist should know? Recoupment. I’m Aaron Hall, a business…

In this video, you will get answers to these questions: What is good cop, bad cop? How do you use good cop, bad cop in a negotiation? What are some examples when used by lawyers? Video Transcript What is good cop, bad cop? That’s the question I’m going to answer today. I’m Aaron Hall, a…

  In this video, you will get answers to these questions: Are rent to own homes a good deal? Should you as a tenant consider renting to own? Should you as a landlord offer this option to your tenants? Where do problems arise in a rent to own agreement? Video Transcript Are rent-to-own homes a…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a Chinese wall in a contract? What is an example of a Chinese wall in a contract? What is another name for a Chinese wall? Video Transcript What is a Chinese wall in a contract? I’m Aaron Hall, a business attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota….

 In this video, you get answers to these questions: How do you buy out a partner from a business? Why is it vital to have an agreement about how the transition is handled? What is a buy/sell agreement? Can this apply to an LLC and a Corporation? How do you buy out a partner…

Introduction In this video, you get answers to these questions: Is it Legal for employees to accept kickbacks, bribes, payola or gifts? Why should you not accept kickbacks, bribes, payola or gifts? Is an employee receiving gifts? What is the duty of loyalty from an employee to the employer? -Is an employee violating the law…

 In this video, you get answers to these questions: Can I pick a business name if a similar name already exists? Where do you go to register your business name? What are the important considerations when picking a business name? What is trademark delusion? What is trademark infringement? Video Transcript Can I pick a…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: For your new business, should you use your home address, PO box or something else? Which address should the business use? Does a PO box work in Minnesota for your legal address for registration? What if you don’t want to use your home address? What are…

Introduction 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 contract? What three elements are involved in a contract? Video Transcript       Next Steps…

 In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is the corporate practice of psychology? What is the Professional Firm Act? Who should own a psychology clinic? Video Transcript Is the corporate practice of psychology legal in Minnesota? That’s the question I’m going to answer today. I’m Aaron Hall, a business attorney in…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is the definition of quid pro quo? What is an example of quid pro quo? Video Transcript What is a quid pro quo? What does quid pro quo mean? That’s what I’m going to answer today. I’m Aaron Hall, an attorney in Minnesota. Quite simply,…

 In this video, you get answers to these questions: Can I sell my chair rental salon? Is it worth it to sell my chair rental salon? What is the business worth? What is involved in selling a salon business and renting chairs? Video Transcript Can I sell my chair rental salon – Is it…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: Am I personally liable if my LLC breached a lease agreement? What if you breach the lease agreement? What happens when an LLC breaches a lease and has no resources? Have you signed a personal guarantee? Video Transcript Am I personally liable if my LLC breached…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: What do you do when you have to wait for a large sum of money? What is a promissory note and confession of judgment? How do you agree to extend payment terms with someone? Video Transcript I’m Aaron Hall, an attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Have you…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: What money do you pay taxes on when you are selling a product? How do you determine what your tax liability is? How can you figure out what you owe in taxes? Video Transcript What money do you pay taxes on when you’re selling a product?…

 In this video, you get answers to these questions: If your business fails and you file bankruptcy, how does this affect your credit? What happens if your business fails? What if the business files for bankruptcy? What is a personal guarantee? Video Transcript If my business fails and I file bankruptcy, how will that…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: What are the tax advantages of having a business vs. running an operation as an individual? Do you want to set up a business or company, or should you operate out of my own name? What are the tax advantages and disadvantages? What do you pay…

In this video, you get answers to these questions: As a business owner, do you have to pay tax on the money you receive from shipping and handling? What are you paying taxes on? What do you need to deduct? What do you pay income tax on? Video Transcript As a business owner, do you…

Guidance for Employers on Minnesota’s New Wage Theft Law The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor has signed a new Minnesota Wage Theft Law. The new law amends existing state labor laws and provides for new wage and hour requirements, protections and sanctions. This guidance highlights provisions of the new law that will require employers…

The Internet and Public Policy: Privacy and Consumer Protection This brief is one of a series on public policy and the Internet, with special attention to the laws and public policies of the state of Minnesota. Internet privacy and consumer protection are of increasing concern. This publication will look at the various legal mechanisms that…