When an employer loses a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claim, the employee’s award doubles unless the employer proves two things. It must prove that it acted in good faith and that it had …
READ MORE →Minnesota Statutes require that employees be paid promptly when their employment ends. The date payment is due depends on whether the employee was fired or quit. If the employee is fired, the wages …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions about separation agreements, also known as severance agreements: What is a severance agreement? What questions should you ask before signing a …
READ MORE →Paying Overtime – Minnesota Law The Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay overtime for all hours worked over 48 per workweek, unless the employee is exempt under Minnesota …
READ MORE →Once you have a money judgment against a non-paying debtor, you may garnish the debtor’s wages. Under Minnesota law, you may issue a garnishment summons “at any time after entry of a money judgment in …
READ MORE →Attempting to collect a debt can be difficult, even when you already have a court order showing that the debt is owed to you. Not every debtor will pay a debt simply because a court has ruled he or …
READ MORE →One of the fundamental initial decisions a new business owner faces is choosing the form of organization for the business. Generally speaking, a person should consider himself or herself to be “in …
READ MORE →If you are a creditor attempting to collect a debt, but the person owing the debt is refusing to pay, there are legal remedies available to you. First, you must initiate a lawsuit and obtain a …
READ MORE →The first step to collecting a debt owed is obtaining a judgment from a court. Once you have a judgment, you can begin the collection process. If the debtor does not automatically pay, you will have …
READ MORE →Cease and desist letters may be useful in a number of circumstances including Defamation, Slander, or Libel Trademark Infringement Copyright Infringement Patent Infringement Breach of Contract …
READ MORE →Watch this video before you send a Cease and Desist Letter: In this video, you get answers to these questions: What is a cease and desist letter? When should I send one? Who can send one? How detailed …
READ MORE →The laws surrounding bankruptcy are intended to provide a debtor an opportunity to begin again, start over without existing debt, or reorganize the repayment schedule to find a workable payment plan. …
READ MORE →A TRO is a Temporary Restraining Order issued by a Minnesota court judge. The most common type of TRO is for domestic abuse or threats of violence in the family context, but Temporary Restraining …
READ MORE →Minnesota landlords have legal rights when dealing with difficult tenants: renters who violate their lease, don’t pay rent, damage the property, or otherwise break Minnesota landlord-tenant law. The …
READ MORE →A person who expresses an original idea has a copyright in the original expression of that idea, fixed in a tangible medium of expression, but never in the idea itself. This gives the person the …
READ MORE →A person may obtain a copyright in his or her work under certain circumstances. A person may not copy the entire work of another and obtain a copyright in that work. In order to copyright a work, the …
READ MORE →This article explains the legal responsibilities of those serving on the board of directors of a Minnesota nonprofit organization. Introduction It is an honor to be asked to serve on a board of …
READ MORE →If you sit on the board of a Minnesota corporation or hold a corporate office, you take on legal duties the moment you accept the role. These fiduciary duties arise from the position itself, …
READ MORE →In this video, you get answers to these questions: How do you create a contract in Minnesota? Can you have an oral contract or does it have to be in writing? What provisions have to be in the …
READ MORE →A fiduciary is a person required to act for the benefit of another within the scope of their relationship. A fiduciary owes a certain standard of loyalty or care toward another. What are the …
READ MORE →Buying a home may be the biggest and most important financial transaction of your life. Most people need a qualified real estate professionals to help guide them through the complicated world of …
READ MORE →Recently, I wrote about the test for determining whether a religious organization qualifies as a church, and thus, a tax exempt organization, even though the organization does not obtain 501(c)(3) …
READ MORE →Many Minnesota homeowners are facing foreclosure during these difficult economic times. Minnesota homeowners may wonder about the foreclosure process in Minnesota and the legal consequences of a …
READ MORE →If the bank is foreclosing on your home, you may be wondering about the process and the legal consequences of a Minnesota foreclosure. This is part three of a series on Minnesota foreclosures, …
READ MORE →This article discusses the basics of Minnesota foreclosures. This is part one of a series on Minnesota foreclosures: Minnesota Foreclosure Law: Foreclosure Basics Minnesota Foreclosure Law: …
READ MORE →This article summarizes the steps involved in starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Minnesota. Introduction There are two stages to consider when creating a nonprofit organization in …
READ MORE →As a Minnesota business attorney, I am often asked questions related to Minnesota noncompete agreements. Below I explain an overview of Minnesota noncompete law and answer common questions. What …
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