In May 2025, substantial amendments to Minnesota’s trust and estate statutes were enacted. Some of these changes include changes to the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Probate Code, the Power of Appointment Act, and to modernize Minnesota’s statutory Rule Against Perpetuities. These revisions update the legal framework governing trusts and estates in Minnesota and enhance planning opportunities for multi-generation estate planning.
Are You Ready for Minnesota’s New Data Privacy Law?
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA”) introduces new rights for consumers and new obligations for businesses – and it takes effect July 31, 2025. If your business handles personal information from Minnesota residents, now is the time to prepare. Can you respond to consumer requests under the new law? Are your opt-out tools in place? Have you updated your privacy notice?
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June 22, 2021
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Eric Friske has been reappointed by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan to another term on the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, effective June 23, 2021 through January 6, 2025. He was previously appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton for the term 2017–2021. Eric presently serves as Chair of…
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June 17, 2021
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We are proud to announce Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 175 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis is produced by the Star Tribune and includes responses from over 76,000 employees at public, private and nonprofit organizations. “The…
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June 1, 2021
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We recently moved to our new location within the Capella Tower and the media has highlighted our new space! This new location reflects the 45-year-old firm’s vision of a modern workplace. It supports how the nature of work has evolved over the past year and incorporates flexibility that will continue into the future. To read our…
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May 26, 2021
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We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Jaime Driggs, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland and Scott Neilson have been recognized as 2020 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The MSBA recognized over 757 North Star Lawyers who, in 2020, certified that they provided at least 50 hours of pro bono…
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