All Minnesota employers need to be aware of the new Earned Sick and Safe Time law (ESST) effective January 1st, 2024. For the purposes of this statute, Minnesota defines “employer” as any person or entity that employs one or more persons. Minnesota’s definition of...
Eminent domain, the government's power to take private property for public use, is happening more and more as the state of Minnesota funds new projects. While the government has the authority to take the property, the property owner can negotiate to determine the...
Eminent domain, a power bestowed upon the government to take private property for public use, can be a daunting prospect for Minnesota residents. However, there are options available to challenge and potentially mitigate the impact of this legal process. Knowledge is...
If you are an entrepreneur or business owner, divorce poses additional challenges beyond changing interpersonal relationships. A legal separation inherently involves the division of assets and liabilities that you accumulated as marital property, which might include...
Business disputes are common in Minnesota, and it is important to have effective methods in place for resolution. There are three common options for addressing conflicts, which include mediation, arbitration and litigation. Each approach has its characteristics and...
When the government informs you that it needs to take your property for public use under eminent domain, you might feel a mixture of disbelief, confusion and concern. You have heard various things about the process, but how many of those are actually true? Minnesota's...
Eminent domain is a legal process that allows government entities to acquire private property for public use, provided they provide fair compensation to the property owner. This practice is important to community development and infrastructure improvement, but may not...
KFAN reported the divorce rate in Minnesota at 10.2% in 2023. Residents going through the process may realize one of the toughest aspects is coming to a property division agreement. Part of this is figuring out how to handle retirement accounts. Their division can be...
One of the major parts of a divorce is separating property. Minnesota uses the concept of equitable division, which is a subjective way to divide assets. If a couple cannot agree, the court will take on division and separate property in a fair manner. When doing so,...
Contracts play an important role in defining expectations and parameters of real estate transactions. A purchase contract governs any real estate property sale and helps both parties understand their roles, rights and responsibilities. Your real estate purchase...