Minnesota has enacted sweeping changes to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act that strengthen owner rights by standardizing notice and meeting practices, curbing abusive fines and late charges, prohibiting conflicts of interest for boards and managers, requiring competitive bidding for large maintenance and construction contracts, and prohibiting retaliation against owners who assert their rights.
Navigating Minnesota Protection Orders: OFPs vs. HROs
Minnesota provides two primary civil remedies to address safety and harassment concerns: Orders for Protection (OFPs) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HROs). While both can impose no-contact and stay-away conditions, they arise under different standards, protect against different conduct, and follow distinct procedures. Understanding the right fit—and how to obtain it—can be critical to receiving timely and effective relief.
A Super Bowl Blitz of AI Ads
AI governance policy can help you capture the value of AI tools that best fit your business, while reducing legal, operational, financial and ethical risks. Such a policy should set clear rules for carefully evaluating, selecting, authorizing, deploying, and monitoring AI tools. Strong guardrails, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, whitelist approval, and auditability are also important parts of the process.
Minnesota Guardianship Changes in 2024 and 2025: What You Need to Know
Minnesota enacted significant revisions to its guardianship statutes in 2024 and 2025. These changes directly impact guardians – who now face greater potential personal liability – as well as individuals subject to guardianships.
Key Tax Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law as President Trump penned the final required signature. The OBBBA extends several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and includes other changes affecting the taxes of individuals and businesses. Below are summaries of selected tax law provisions.
Minnesota Adopts Changes to Trust and Estate Law, Including 500-Year Dynasty Trusts
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.
Seize the Opportunity: Expert Guidance Essential as Estate Tax Exemption Sunset Approaches
Christopher Burns | Scott Emery | Brigitt Orfield
The current federal estate and gift tax exemption amounts are scheduled to be more than cut in half from in excess of $14,000,000 to less than $7,000,000 due to the sunsetting of tax breaks on December 31, 2025. For high-net-worth individuals, the time to plan for these changes is now. Partnering with a skilled estate planning team is crucial to navigate these changes effectively.
FTC Rule Bans Noncompete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Benjamin Hamborg
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will significantly impact the use of noncompete agreements in the United States. As an employer or employee, it is crucial to understand how these changes may affect you and your organization.
Understanding Liquidated Damages Clauses: Insights from Lagoon Partners Case
Benjamin Hamborg | Dylan Wallace
Liquidated damages clauses are often included in a variety of commonplace contracts, such as employment agreements, non-solicitation and nondisclosure agreements, and even lease agreements.
Legal Readiness for College-Bound Teens: What Parents Need to Know
Christopher Burns | Brigitt Orfield
Editor’s Note, May 2025: While originally published in 2024, the guidance below remains current. With graduation season in full swing, now is a great time to revisit these legal and financial considerations for your college-bound student. As the proud parents of new high school graduates, you are likely filled with excitement and busy with graduation…
Potential Changes Coming to Minnesota’s Sick and Safe Time Law
John Bisanz, Jr.
Every business owner knows that clarity of purpose is essential for a company to be successful. Knowing and articulating why you do what you do enables management and staff to collaborate, innovate, and find new and better ways to conduct business.
Don’t Wait Until the Holidays to Unwrap: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Begins January 1, 2024
Scott Emery
Important Update: On December 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), citing that the CTA and its reporting requirements are likely unconstitutional. Read our most recent article on the subject here. Starting January 1, 2024, the…