Purchasing an Office or Home Condo can greatly reduce your capital costs when compared to purchasing a single family home or free standing office building. It is important to understand, however, that buying into a condominium association is very similar to joining a...
Minnesota Vehicle Forfeiture Law
In recent years Minnesota government entities in their ceaseless search for more revenue have convinced our Legislature to pass laws that allow them to seize and sell real property, vehicles and other personal property associated with criminal activity. These...
Drug Testing a Way for Businesses to Invest in Their Human Capital
Few would argue that the most important investment a company can make is in hiring and training quality employees. Once those employees are in place the focus turns to employee retention. Obviously, everything from competitive pay and benefits packages to a supportive...
Procrastination on Collecting Child Support Arrearages can be Costly
The collection of child support arrearages can be almost as emotionally taxing on the parties as the underlying marriage dissolution or paternity litigation that preceded the arrearage accumulation. As with so many things in life that are ignored or the subject of...
Grandparents Custody Rights
Minnesota has a statute granting a way for grandparents and other “defacto custodians” of children to seek custody of the children they are caring for and love.1 There are a myriad of circumstances that can lead to a need for non-biological parents to seek legally...
CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY CONSIDERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is undeniable. Both large and small businesses are closed or have reduced their operations…some permanently, some temporarily. This has meant that millions of employees and self-employed individuals are now unemployed,...
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Designations
Minnesota has a lengthy and detailed statute designed to address disputes involving what it describes as “dangerous dogs”. In Minn. Stat. § 347.50(2), a dangerous dog means any dog that, without provocation, inflicts substantial bodily harm on a person on public or...
Preparing for Initial Marriage Dissolution Consultation
Preparing yourself for a life changing event such as a marriage dissolution is always difficult. As with most emotionally and intellectually difficult matters, proper preparation and effective communication are critical components of achieving a successful outcome....
The Importance of Documentation
We are often asked by business clients “what should I do before we get an appointment to consult with you.” Among the most important is the documentation of what has transpired between the parties. Simple emails, cell phone photographs, and text messages that...
Limited Liability Company Review-upate Time
Seriously, all businesses formed as a Minnesota limited liability company (LLC) and operating Minnesota Chapter 322B should have their operating and member control agreements reviewed. This is especially true for any LLC with, or contemplating, multiple members....
