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?
Henson Efron is pleased to announce that Sarah J. Hewitt has been named a 2023 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. Sarah joined Henson Efron’s family law group in 2021 after clerking in Hennepin Family Court for more than two years. She draws on that experience to advise clients about what they can expect…
We are extremely proud to announce 20 of our attorneys have been honored as 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.* Four of which are Top 100 honorees, as well as two Top 50 Women and an extraordinary Top 10. Henson Efron has been delivering smart, creative and cost-effective counsel to our clients and referral partners for…
We are pleased to announce thirteen Henson Efron attorneys have been included on the Minnesota Monthly’s 2023 Top Lawyers in Minnesota list. Honorees are selected through an independent research process, which includes an online peer-review survey sent to all lawyers in Minnesota. Thousands of votes were cast to determine this year’s top lawyers in all areas…
We are proud to announce Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 200 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 included responses from over 124,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit…
We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland, Sarah J. Hewitt, Scott Neilson, Brigitt Orfield and Lloyd Stern have been recognized as 2022 North Star Leaders by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 685 North Star Lawyers who, in 2022, certified that they provided at…
Paycheck Protection Program Fraud: How Whistleblowers Can Combat Fraud and Obtain Substantial Rewards Using the False Claims Act
Court Anderson | Benjamin Hamborg | Eric Friske
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,…