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.
Minnesota’s New HOA/CIC Reform Law: What Boards, Managers, and Homeowners Need to Know Now
Benjamin Hamborg | Dylan Wallace
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.
We are very proud to announce that 24 of our attorneys have been selected as 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Four attorneys are Top 100 honorees, two are included in the Top 50 Women category, and one is a Top 10 honoree!
Congratulations to our 31 attorneys named Top Lawyers 2026 by Minnesota Monthly. This list is based on an online peer-review survey sent to all attorneys in Minnesota. Thousands of votes were cast honoring excellence in 12 areas of practice for our firm. We are honored to have been featured! Thank you to our peers for recognizing our team’s acumen.
For the eighth consecutive year, Henson Efron has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune. This recognition reflects the attorneys and support staff who make our firm a collaborative, inclusive, and rewarding place to work. We value the individuality of every team member and the distinct talents, perspectives, and experiences they…
We are pleased to share that Henson efron has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as an In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firm. This recognition comes during a meaningful year for our firm. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we also recognize the women whose leadership has helped shape Henson Efron’s culture, growth, and continued…
Henson Efron is proud to announce that our Business Law group has been recognized in the Corporate/M&A category of the Chambers USA Guide 2026, with Rochelle Hauser and Clark Opdahl also receiving individual recognition. Chambers rankings are based on extensive research, including client and peer feedback, and recognize law firms and attorneys for the quality…