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February 2024
Is Your Organization in Compliance with the New Earned Sick and Safe Time Law and the Other New HR and Employment Laws in Minnesota?
Our HR & Employment Team can help your organization identify and implement any necessary changes. Read more
January 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Classifying Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
The Department of Labor's new independent contractor analysis rule takes effect in March 2024. Read more
December 2023
“On-Call” Time May be Compensable Under Minnesota Law
John Ella analyzes the current status of on-call time in Minnesota. Read more
December 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act’s New Reporting Rule Becomes Effective on January 1, 2024: What Does Your Business Need to Know?
Pat Shriver analyzes the CTA and the new reporting requirements. Read more
December 2023
Annual Renewals for Minnesota Businesses
It is time to start thinking about your entity's annual renewal in Minnesota. Read more
November 2023
Minnesota Amends Deceptive Trade Practices Act to Include Unfair Competition
Businesses faced with unfair competition could consider making a statutory claim. Read more
October 2023
Ten Questions About Minnesota’s New Non-Compete Statute: Minn. § 181.988
John Ella analyzes ten questions about Minnesota's new non-compete ban. Read more
October 2023
The Perils of Using Copyrighted Material from the Internet, and Navigating Cease and Desist Letters
The digital age has made accessing information easier than ever. While this presents many opportunities, it also brings about certain challenges, especially concerning the... Read more
September 2023
The Minnesota Supreme Court Expands the Scope of the Public Concern Standard for Defamation Claims
Expansion of the Public Concern Standard could make it more difficult for plaintiffs to prevail in defamation claims. Read more
September 2023
Resolving Claims of Sexual Harassment Under New Federal and Minnesota Laws
The #MeToo movement continues to reverberate in 2023, and the legal landscape regarding claims of sexual harassment continues to evolve. Read more
August 2023
Can Emojis Form a Legally Binding Contract?
Is a Thumbs Up Emoji enough to accept an offer? Maybe... Read more
August 2023
Compliance Assistance Surrounding the New Employment Laws in Minnesota
Our HR & Employment Law Team is available to help make sure your policies are in compliance with the new Minnesota Laws. Read more
August 2023
With Caution, Leverage Minnesota’s “Right to Repair” Law in Your Manufacturing Operation
Manufacturing Attorney Jim Seifert analyzes the Minnesota Right to Repair law for Manufacturers as purchasers of equipment. Read more
August 2023
Minnesota Endorses Nonsolicitation Agreements
V. John Ella's most recent article in the Bench + Bar of Minnesota analyzes nonsolicitation agreements going forward. Read more
July 2023
FMJ Looks at Aviation and Taxes – Part 3 of 3
How Aircraft Leasing Might Cost You in Unexpected Ways. Read more