Thought Leadership
April 2025
BREAKING: Minnesota’s First Felony Wage Theft Conviction
A painting company owner was the first conviction in state history under the Minnesota Wage Theft Prevention Act. Read more
April 2025
Minnesota Statute Banning PFAS or “FOREVER CHEMICALS” Survives Constitutional Challenge in Federal Court
As it stands now, Phase I of Minnesota's PFAS removal law is in full effect. Read more
April 2025
Minnesota’s Uniform Public Expression Protection Act Applied in Dismissal of Defamation Case
This could make it more difficult for Plaintiffs to prevail on defamation claims in Minnesota. Read more
March 2025
Utilizing Price Escalation Clauses to Navigate Tariffs, Rising Costs, and Economic Changes
This is a powerful tool that can help provide some certainty for businesses. Read more
March 2025
Be Aware of Minnesota’s New Misclassification of Construction Employees Law – Minnesota Statute Section 181.723
Minnesota has a new 14-Factor test for the construction and remodeling industry. Read more
March 2025
Potential Considerations for Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions and I-9 Audits
Is your organization prepared for a possible visit from ICE or Customs agents? Read more
March 2025
CTA UPDATE: Treasury Department Says it Will Not Enforce Filing Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
BOI reporting is, once again, in voluntary status. Read more
February 2025
CTA UPDATE: BOI Reporting is Back with New Deadlines for Compliance
Current reporting deadline now set for March 21, 2025. Read more
February 2025
Defamation Claim by Nurse Anesthetist Knocked Out by Federal Court for Lack of Malice
A U.S. Magistrate Judge ruled that a nurse anesthetist could not amend his complaint to add a claim of defamation against his former employer... Read more
January 2025
CTA UPDATE: New Case Developments, But BOI Reporting Remains On Hold
As CTA litigation continues to work through the courts, reporting is still not required. Read more
January 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Standard Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc., et al. v. Carrera, et. al., which will... Read more
December 2024
CTA Update: CTA Enforcement is Once Again ON HOLD
There is currently no need to submit BOI reports/filings to FinCEN. Read more
December 2024
CTA Update: FinCEN Extends the CTA’s BOI Reporting Deadline to January 13, 2025
Please let us know if you have questions about your BOI reporting! Read more
December 2024
CTA Update: Stay Pending Appeal Granted – BOI Reporting Still in Effect for January 1, 2025
This may change again depending on the outcome of the appeal, but the CTA remains in effect for now. Read more
December 2024
Federal Judge in Minnesota Raises Public-Policy Concerns About the Scope of Non-Solicitation Agreements
This case is notable for its discussion of public policy with non-solicitation provisions for financial advisors under Minnesota common law. Read more