The following series of posts provides an overview of Minnesota’s criminal statute of limitations. If you are not interested in solely criminal law, you may want to learn more about Minnesota statute …
READ MORE →In Minnesota, you generally cannot sue a person for the same issue or claim that has already been resolved by a court. For example, if Dave and Sharon both breached their contract with Rob and Rob …
READ MORE →What hours does an employee need to be paid for? Minimum wage must be paid to non-exempt employees for all hours worked. Hours worked include training time, on-call time, cleaning time, waiting time, …
READ MORE →Like the original Rule and the UFOC Guidelines, the amended Rule permits, but does not require, franchisors to include representations about financial performance in their disclosure documents.16 …
READ MORE →Although rules of ownership applicable to copyrighted works are established by statute under the federal Copyright Act, ownership of inventions is generally governed by applicable state law, which may …
READ MORE →After forming an LLC, the members (owners) hold an initial meeting to organize the company. The minutes of this meeting document foundational decisions: approving the Articles of Organization, …
READ MORE →Child’s Best Interests Standard One of the most frequently asked questions in family law is how a court determines child custody in contested matters. Under Minnesota law, custody is determined under …
READ MORE →Minnesota law lets you act on drug or alcohol use that reaches the workplace, but it limits what you can do about lawful use on an employee’s own time. Under Minn. Stat. § 181.938, subd. 2, a private …
READ MORE →An employer is not legally required to test its employees or applicants for drugs or alcohol (Minn. Stat. § 181.951, subd. 7), and may instead choose, as a matter of prudent practice, to address drug …
READ MORE →When you offer employment to someone, whether orally or by an offer letter, avoid open-ended assurances such as “we look forward to a long and rewarding experience with you on our team.” Those phrases …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: What should you know before hiring a contingency fee lawyer? What are important considerations when hiring a contingency fee lawyer? What is a …
READ MORE →For more information, see When Can an Employer Give a Pre-Employment Physical? A Minnesota employer may require an applicant, as a condition of hire, to submit to a pre- employment physical exam, …
READ MORE →An individual with alcoholism or a drug addiction is protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act as a “qualified disabled person” if he or she can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the …
READ MORE →This section discusses all pre-employment tests other than physical examinations and drug and alcohol tests. Under current law, a Minnesota employer may require an applicant to take a non- medical …
READ MORE →Before an individual is actually hired, a company that contracts with the government should consider what effect the hiring will have on its affirmative action obligations to recruit and advance …
READ MORE →Item 15 of the amended Rule requires franchisors to disclose whether franchisees are required to participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise. Among other things, the amended Rule’s …
READ MORE →The employer must review the employment application carefully. In order to determine whether all the questions asked are appropriate, consider whether the information requested is reasonably related …
READ MORE →In Minnesota a mechanic’s lien can be filed by a contractor or materialman to preserve their legal remedy for non-payment by a property owner. This legal process acts as insurance so that the provider …
READ MORE →This post is part of a series of posts on common issues Minnesota employers face. Even if a worker is not an employee under common law rules, he or she may be considered an employee for certain …
READ MORE →When an employee leaves to compete with you, you have a number of legal rights and options. In Minnesota those options now center on protecting your trade secrets and confidential information, …
READ MORE →Consistent with the UFOC Guidelines, Item 5 of the amended Rule requires the disclosure of any initial fees and any conditions on their refundability. “Initial fees” means “all fees and payments, or …
READ MORE →This post is part of a series of posts designed to help you acquire a loan for your small business. The following posts cover methods for public financing of your small business Local MN Programs for …
READ MORE →Before inquiring about debt financing, an entrepreneur should assess such things as: Do you actually need more capital or can you manage existing cash flow more efficiently? How do you define your …
READ MORE →I have heard from a number of attorneys that scam artists are targeting lawyers claiming to need legal help. Understanding these fraud patterns is an important part of law firm operations and risk …
READ MORE →The amended Rule provides that franchisors must furnish prospective franchisees with a disclosure document at least 14 calendar days before the prospective franchisee signs a binding agreement with, …
READ MORE →Minnesota businesses must comply with MPCA rules to protect air quality. Some rules apply even though the business will not have air emissions requiring permits. Motor Vehicle Emission Controls Owners …
READ MORE →The FTC Franchise Rule’s disclosure requirements do not apply to a franchise offer or sale when the franchisee’s initial investment totals at least $1,469,600, excluding the cost of unimproved land …
READ MORE →A company selling securities to residents of the state of Minnesota must comply with federal and state securities laws. State securities laws are collectively and individually referred to as “Blue Sky …
READ MORE →ITEM 17: THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP This table lists certain important provisions of the franchise and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this …
READ MORE →Here is a sample cover page of a franchise disclosure document. Franchise Disclosure Document Belmont Mufflers, Inc. A Minnesota Corporation 111 First Street Jackson, Minnesota 55000 (111) 222-3333 …
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