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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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A new year brings self-reflection and considerations for self-improvement. Likewise, stepping back and reflecting on the health and status of your hemp or cannabis business can bring to light small, fixable issues that could help your business avoid major headaches and loss of money. Annual business reviews, or “annual check-ups,”...
WATCH HERE During this webinar, Real Estate agents will gain the knowledge and tools to better understand issues they might encounter with buyers or sellers to better serve their clients. Topics: – Title to real estate – Considerations when buying or selling property – Estate planning considerations Course Instructors:...
Snowbirds who own property in more than one state are sometimes surprised to learn that their heirs could be forced through probate in every state where their property is located. This causes unnecessary work and expense to loved ones who are already grieving. Fortunately, if you are a snowbird who...
2021 Webinar Topics Include: Business Entities: Formation & Succession – Blake Nelson Insurance & Claims 101 – J. Robert Keena Tax & Accounting Updates for 2021 – Randy Feld Top Terms & Clauses in Construction Contracts & Subcontracts – Chris Jones Minnesota Energy Building Code Updates – Eric Boyd Employment...
With a new year, comes a new round of taxes. Property owners will have received their 2021 property tax valuations payable in 2022 in January, and for some it may be a shock to see how much property taxes have risen over the last year. But fear not, for Minnesota...
As a general matter, Minnesota non-compete law does not care what type of employee you are. If the agreement is supported by adequate consideration, protects a legitimate business interest, and is reasonable in geographical and temporal scope, it will be enforceable. That being said, experience has shown that certain categories...
We have received questions on the tax consequences of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that clients have taken out in connection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Many of these loans have been subsequently forgiven. The rules are complicated but here is a summary: An eligible recipient may have a...
“Technology now allows people to connect anytime, anywhere, to anyone in the world, from almost any device. This is dramatically changing the way people work, facilitating 24/7 collaboration with colleagues who are dispersed across time zones, countries, and continents.” –Michael Dell, Dell Technologies. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people...
One of the primary goals of estate planning is to avoid the need for assets to go through probate. If done correctly, considerable time and expense may be avoided. To help achieve this, the legislature created Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs), which allow for the transfer of real property outside...
Generally speaking, employee restrictive covenants in Minnesota are enforceable only to the extent that their scope – in terms of both time and geographic area – is “reasonable.” But what does “reasonable” mean? As with most difficult legal questions, it depends. As will be discussed below, courts will look closely...