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 announce the 11 Henson Efron attorneys awarded Best Lawyers® in America 2019 have been featured in Minnesota Monthly magazine’s August publication. Minnesota Monthly magazine embodies the spirit of the state, celebrating the best arts, entertainment, food, business, politics and culture in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and greater MN. The entire Henson Efron team brings their A-game…
Henson Efron Litigation Attorney, Stuart Williams, has been elected Chair of the Minnesota Client Security Board. The Board administers the Client Security Fund, which was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court to aid parties who suffer a loss because of dishonest conduct by a lawyer during the course of an attorney-client relationship. In addition, Governor…
Legal Update: Minnesota Wage Theft Statute Changes
Court Anderson | Eric Friske
Employers in Minnesota should be prepared for sweeping changes that go into effect next week. On July 1, 2019, Minnesota will 1) start requiring employers to provide written wage-related information to employees, 2) change existing law governing when employees must be paid and the penalty for failing to pay wages and commission owed, as well…
Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune – officially 38 out of 70 in the small business category. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The…
U.S. Supreme Court Resolves Treatment of Trademark Licenses in Bankruptcy
J.R. Maddox
For decades, federal courts have been split on what happens to a trademark licensee’s rights when a debtor-licensor “rejects” a trademark license agreement in bankruptcy. In this article, we discuss the two longstanding interpretations of this issue, the recent resolution by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the resulting impact on licensors and licensees. The issue: Rejection-as-breach…
Unfortunately there is no universal answer. Rather, it depends on the language in the contract you have with the airline or credit card company. Some companies with rewards programs provide for their points to expire when you do. Others allow points to be transferred in accordance with a Decedent’s estate plan. So, how can you…