Many businessmen and businesswomen are very comfortable entering into contractual relationships – so much so that often they will sign contracts or even draft contracts themselves (or use a form contract found online) without consulting an attorney.  This can be problematic for a variety of reasons.  The exact language in a contract matters.  Furthermore, even… Read More

When was the last time you looked at your Employee Handbook?  Does your company have an Employee Handbook? Generally it’s a good idea for businesses with more than one employee to have an Employee Handbook. Here’s why. The Employee Handbook: 1. Introduces employees to the culture, mission and values (which helps foster a sense of… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic is a clear reminder that life is unpredictable and precious.  While it may be difficult to plan for the present, now is the time to establish an estate plan as it is one of the most important steps you can take to: (a) protect yourself; (b) protect your loved ones; (c) make… Read More

Background: The Minneapolis “Sick and Safe Time” ordinance requires employers with at least 6 employees to provide paid sick and safe time leave to employees who “work in” the City of Minneapolis, while employers with less than 6 employees must provide unpaid leave. This includes employers who are “based outside” of Minneapolis and do not… Read More

Summer is here, the fish are biting, and cabin season has begun.  As you travel up north, you may also want to think about cleaning up any legal issues that may affect your cabin. Most cabin owners want to “keep it in the family.”  But how does one exactly go about doing that, and how… Read More