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This article is the second in a series about changes in the MCIOA. In this series of articles, we are analyzing the different provisions of SF 1750, which made numerous changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”). With the exception of a few changes in definitions, which were...
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In Minnesota’s legal landscape, punitive damages are a crucial yet often overlooked tool that can tip the scales in litigation. Beyond compensating victims, punitive damages are awarded to punish particularly egregious behavior and deter similar conduct in the future. They can also provide a powerful bargaining chip for attorneys seeking...
For some time, Hellmuth & Johnson’s Legal Writing Practice Group has supported our firm’s wide-ranging litigation practice. We are excited to now offer these services to outside attorneys as well. Led by Brendan Kenny and co-chaired by Neven Selimovic, our team assists and writes for litigators across a variety of...
No one wants to pay more taxes than they have to. To carry out this objective, many people search for the perfect estate planning tool that will allow them to control as much of their money and property as possible while reducing the amount they or their loved ones will...
Recent developments in Minnesota’s tax law have opened up new opportunities for child care centers to qualify for property tax exemptions. This article examines the key requirements and implications of this change, focusing on the recent Under the Rainbow Early Educ. Center v. County of Goodhue case. Key Takeaways Child...
In the recent case of Galaxy Wireless, LLC v. Western National Mutual Ins. Co., 8 N.W.3d 698 (Minn. Ct. App. 2024), the Minnesota Court of Appeals addressed significant issues surrounding insurance coverage and contractual obligations. This case is particularly relevant for businesses navigating the complexities of insurance claims and liability...
We are now over a month and a half past the closing of the application window for social equity applicants to apply for pre-approval of cannabis licenses from Office of Cannabis Management. The burning question is: when will people know if their application was accepted into the lottery? We do...
There is new Minnesota contract for deed legislation passed in the last legislative session that went into effect August 1, 2024, impacting both buyers and sellers. A contract for deed is where a buyer purchases real estate by making payments to the seller over time, instead of paying the full...
On August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown, a Texas federal judge, issued an order halting the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) worker non-compete rule. The court order prevents the FTC ban from taking effect on September 4, 2024. Judge Brown’s order says that the FTC lacks statutory authority to promulgate the...
When you pass away, your estate may need to go through the probate process before your beneficiaries can receive their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in your name only. Although having a will is a good...
The National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) proposed settlement agreement[1] (the “Agreement”) in Burnett, et al. v. NAR, et al. requires NAR and its members to implement certain practice changes no later than August 17, 2024. One of the major terms of the Agreement is that “all REALTOR MLS Participants working...