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Taking a Step from Graduate to Grown-up: Estate Planning and Other Considerations for Your Recent Graduate
By: Christopher Burns
, Brigitt Orfield
| July 31, 2023
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Congratulations, proud moms and dads of new grads! As the summer comes to a close, be sure to add these other important preparations to your to-do list: Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and Digital Property Authorization These legal documents are not just for “grown-ups” anymore. Having your adult children sign statutory […]
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Paycheck Protection Program Fraud: How Whistleblowers Can Combat Fraud and Obtain Substantial Rewards Using the False Claims Act
By: Court Anderson
, Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
, Eric Friske
| June 19, 2023
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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, served as a vital lifeline for countless small businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a staggering $813.7 billion allocated to the program, it offered essential financial assistance to those impacted by the global crisis. However, […]
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Minnesota Bans Non-Compete Agreements: Impact on Employers and Employees
By: Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
, Eric Friske
| May 24, 2023
Non-Compete Agreements
On May 16, 2023, Minnesota passed a law banning non-compete agreements in employment contracts, echoing similar measures adopted in other states limiting such restrictive covenants. Although generally broad in scope, the ban, slated to take effect on July 1, 2023, does not extend to non-competition provisions associated with the sale of a business, well-crafted customer […]
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The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses: Implications for Businesses and Workers
By: Eric Friske
, Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
| February 8, 2023
Non-Compete Agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment contracts. A public forum will be held on February 16, 2023, examining the proposed rule, which will serve as a supplement to the FTC’s prior request for members of the public to […]
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Home for the Holidays: Estate Planning and Other Considerations for Recent Graduates
By: Christopher Burns
, Brigitt Orfield
| November 18, 2022
Powers of Attorneys
The holiday season is fast approaching and for many that means welcoming recent graduates back home for the holiday break. Amidst all the festivities, take some time to put a few things in order before your child returns to college or living on their own. This will help put your mind at ease when you’re […]
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Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that Guardians have Broad Immunity from Negligence Claims
By: Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
, Kelly J. Zech
| September 19, 2022
At Henson Efron, we delve into a wide range of legal issues, including guardianship. In the article below, we share a recent court ruling which provides protection as it relates to personal and financial liability of private guardians in Minnesota. The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently upheld a 2020 Minnesota statute1 that bars claims against […]
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