Common-law and statutes allow for a cause of action when a company misrepresents the nature or characteristics of its goods to consumers. In Minnesota, a false statement in an advertisement is defined …
READ MORE →Paris Convention The Paris Convention applies to patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models, service marks, trade names, geographical indications, the repression of unfair competition and …
READ MORE →There can be instances where one can use the trademark of another and that use will be classified as “fair use.” Usually, marks have two meanings, a trademark meaning and an independent or surname …
READ MORE →What is cybersquatting? Cybersquatting is the act of purchasing a domain name that uses the names of existing businesses, which are usually trademarked, for the sole purpose of either profiting from …
READ MORE →Scandalous or Immoral Every once in a while the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office is faced with an application that could potentially be deemed “scandalous or immoral.” Denial of marks that are …
READ MORE →Three Elements of Operating a Franchise in Minnesota Operating a franchise involves the combination of these three elements: A license to use a trade or service mark, The payment of a fee by the …
READ MORE →Minnesota’s Usury Law, codified in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 334, sets limits on the amount of interest that can be charged on any particular type of debt. Chapter 334 also prohibits collection …
READ MORE →Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy or “CGL” is a standard insurance policy issued to business organizations to protect them against liability claims for bodily injury or property damage …
READ MORE →Commercial general liability insurance policies for businesses are necessary. They provide businesses with protection of their property in case of damages or if they are ever sued. There are a number …
READ MORE →Business owners are typically very good at, and excited about the business, however they may not be good at the legal issues that come with forming and owning a business. Business attorneys work with …
READ MORE →This past legislative session saw big changes to Minnesota Statute Chapter 179A, the Public Employment Labor Relations Act (“PERLA.”) The biggest change was the reemergence of the (PERB). The …
READ MORE →In March 2014, the Minnesota Supreme Court finally recognized the tort of tortious interference with prospective economic advantage as a viable claim in Minnesota in Gieseke v. IDCA, Inc., 844 N.W.2d …
READ MORE →Limited Liability Partnership There are many different ways to form a business under Minnesota Law and one of them is a Limited Liability Partnership. A Limited Liability Partnership is basically a …
READ MORE →OSHA The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Act’s purpose is “to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the state of Minnesota safe and healthful working conditions and to …
READ MORE →A vice president may need to determine whether she is a company officer. This issue comes up in legal issues, company documents, and lawsuits. For example, Goldman Sachs recently found itself in …
READ MORE →A board of directors of a corporation is the governing body of the corporation that helps facilitate the high-level direction and advances corporate objectives. In addition to those responsibilities, …
READ MORE →2017 Update: Minnesota’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Ruled Unconstitutional The Minnesota Supreme Court held that Minnesota’s Anti-SLAPP Statute was unconstitutional as applied to claims at law alleging torts. …
READ MORE →Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act Minnesota’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTP”) creates a private right of action for a person who is injured by a deceptive trade practice. Deceptive Trade …
READ MORE →What Records Must You Keep About Your Employees? Under federal law and Minnesota state law, employers are required to keep a variety of records about their employees. Federal Law Federal law requires …
READ MORE →On August 4, 2014, the Minnesota Department of Health published the first draft of rules for the two persons/companies who are chosen as Minnesota’s two medical marijuana manufacturers. Below are some …
READ MORE →Under Minnesota law, medical cannabis is defined as cannabis provided to a registered patient taken as a liquid, pill, or by vaporizing. Minn. Stat. § 152.22, subd. (6). The following information was …
READ MORE →Copyright is a form of intellectual property that grants the creator of an idea or work of art exclusive rights to the material. In order to copyright material it must be an original work and must be …
READ MORE →The trademark registration process is not a very difficult process; however, it can be a long process. The typical process usually takes about 10 months, and if there are any errors or mistakes in the …
READ MORE →Is a Claim for the Breach of a Contractual Representation of Future Legal Reliance Actionable? Recently in a certified question, the Minnesota Supreme Court found that under Minnesota Law a claim for …
READ MORE →Remedies for Violations of Minnesota Franchise Act Under the Minnesota Franchise Act (MFA) there is a private right of action for franchisees, and anyone who violates the MFA is liable to the …
READ MORE →The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) was originally passed in 1968 and focuses on the uniform disclosure of credit terms to facilitate consumers shopping for the best credit terms available to them. …
READ MORE →Conversion is unlawfully taking or using someone’s property in a way that prevents the lawful owner from enjoying the full rights and benefits of ownership. This article explains conversion law in …
READ MORE →Capitalization for Corporations: Shares & Preferred Stock Essentially, Minnesota corporations have two options to raise capital. The corporation can issue shares of the corporation stock or it can …
READ MORE →Update: The article below was written under Minnesota Statutes chapter 322B, which was replaced in 2015 by Minnesota Statutes chapter 322C. For a more current article, see Member-Managed vs. …
READ MORE →Civil Theft Have you ever had something stolen? Even if you know who stole it, sometimes it is hard to prove. Or perhaps you don’t want the police involved. If you don’t pursue criminal theft charges, …
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