Thought Leadership

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.

Understanding the rights and responsibilities under Minnesota law is crucial for both sellers and buyers to avoid costly real estate disputes. A seller’s failure to disclose known problems – or a buyer’s failure to fully understand what’s been disclosed – can lead to significant consequences.

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?

We are proud to share attorney Amy Krupinski has been admitted to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) — a national organization recognizing excellence in family law.

We are pleased to welcome two new professionals to our business law team—associate attorney Mark Landauer and paralegal Chris Wolffe.

Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recently proposed new rules regarding ESST that are intended to provide additional guidance to both employers and employees regarding the application of the ESST law.