On January 1, 2025, a significant shift in Minnesota’s employment landscape will take place with the implementation of a new pay transparency law. Under this statute, employers will be required to disclose salary ranges or fixed pay rates in all job postings. This new mandate, part of the broader Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill signed into law in May 2024 by Governor Walz, will be codified at Minn. Stat. § 181.173.
We are excited to welcome attorney Caitlin Deal and paralegal Kayte Knutson into the family law team. Caitlin comes to us with previous family law experience from another firm as well as a clerkship in the Fourth Judicial District’s Family Court. Kayte comes to us with over seven years of family law experience and is…
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Ben Hamborg and Allison Plunkett were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2023. Ben Hamborg is part of the firm’s Litigation practice group and has been with the firm for over 10 years. He resolves complex legal and business disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. Allison…
We are proud to announce four Henson Efron attorneys have been named 2022 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year. Congratulations to Clark Opdahl, Rochelle Hauser, Jeffrey Shea and Sarvesh Desai who are being honored for their work with Classic Collision as it expands, with over 200 shops and growing. Annually, Minnesota Lawyer honors top attorneys throughout Minnesota for their…
The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses: Implications for Businesses and Workers
Eric Friske | Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment contracts. A public forum will be held on February 16, 2023, examining the proposed rule, which will serve as a supplement to the FTC’s prior request for members of the public to…
Taking a Step from Graduate to Grown-up: Estate Planning and Other Considerations for Your Recent Graduate
Christopher Burns | Brigitt Orfield
Congratulations, proud moms and dads of new grads! As the summer comes to a close, be sure to add these other important preparations to your to-do list: Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and Digital Property Authorization These legal documents are not just for “grown-ups” anymore. Having your adult children sign statutory…
The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy recently reelected Henson Efron attorney Stuart Williams as President of the Board. This will be Williams’ 12th year on board and 8th year as president. The board recently embargoed and seeks the destruction of over $7 million of edible cannabinoids exceeding the THC limits set by state law. Read the…