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?
Minneapolis-based Henson Efron announced today that it has rebranded its identity and developed a new website (www.hensonefron.com), both designed to better depict the firm as it continues to grow and offer new services through its six distinct practice groups. This is the second time in its 37-year history that Henson Efron has introduced a new…
A paralegal at Henson Efron since 2009, Jason K. Damberg primarily works within the family law practice, but also assists with the tax, business law and litigation groups. Jason is an active member of the Minnesota Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. A social media enthusiast, Jason pens the firm’s Twitter handle…
Corporate and business law attorney John C. Levy was recently interviewed by WCCO’s Reg Chapman for his story, “Skyway Businesses Shuttering, Point Blame Toward Food Trucks.” As an attorney with a focus on the area of Food Truck law and President of the Minnesota Food Truck Association (MFTA), Levy advocates that food trucks have “enhanced…
David Bradley Olsen, business law and litigation attorney at Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron, has been appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2013. He is one of 18 appointed to this prestigious position. The Advisory Committee is…
Henson Efron announced today that four of its attorneys were honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) as North Star Lawyers, recognizing their commitment to pro bono service in 2012. As North Star Lawyers for 2013, Christopher J. Burns, Jaime Driggs, Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. and Scott M. Hagel each volunteered 50 hours of their…
Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron has announced that 11 of its attorneys were selected to the 2013 Super Lawyers list for the state of Minnesota by Super Lawyers Magazine, and four of its attorneys were selected to the 2013 Rising Stars list. In addition, family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized in the top…