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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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Over the past week, I have had several association presidents contact me to ask if it is permissible for directors to socialize outside of Board meetings. On one case, the president and two new directors have been close friends for over a decade, and meet for lunch monthly. In another,...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? I practice in the areas of estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business law. I chose these areas of law because it allows me to develop meaningful relationships with my clients and to provide significant (measurable)...
If you know any loved ones that have passed due to COVID-19, they may be eligible for reimbursement for funeral expenses. That’s right, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) will reimburse up to $9,000 per death and up to $35,000 per applicant, if multiple deaths. REIMBURSED FUNERAL EXPENSES As of January...
At the end of the year, many Americans are rushing to complete tax planning. Whether it is completing an equipment purchase for the depreciation deduction, making an IRA contribution, or even a gift to charity, Americans want to finalize their transactions before the end of the year. This is also...
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? M&A / Business corporate law. I chose this because I found that it was a great mix of things I was already good at, as well as gave me the opportunity to learn how to help...
Lawyer Tom sat at his desk, reviewing the Federal Complaint just served on his client, Derek, one of three partners in a manufacturing firm, Big Stuff, LLC. The Plaintiff was one of his partners, Abe. The Defendants included Derek, but did not include the other partner, Carl. The Complaint was...
In the early morning hours of June 24, 2021, the now infamous Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, FL, collapsed, killing 98 people. Investigations revealed construction defects, long-term water infiltration and years of deferred maintenance. The natural question in the aftermath of such a tragedy is, “What can we do...
When did you decide you wanted to be a lawyer? I was most inspired by Denzel Washington’s portrayal of Joe Miller in the film Philadelphia. His eloquence and genuine care for his clients were qualities that I aspired to having as a lawyer. What would you be doing if you...
Update: On December 14, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court granted Loveless’s petition to review his conviction for possession of a controlled-substance based on THC in liquid form. This is huge news for Minnesota’s hemp and cannabis industry, but it does not signal the end of the Loveless loophole. While the...
The holidays are always a special time spent with family and friends. Busy, exciting, and … fraught with legal issues? What do you do if you have a parenting time issue over the holidays in your dissolution or post-decree matter? The starting point is your Judgment and Decree or current...