Normally I don’t do blog posts that so openly solicit for business, but these certainly aren’t normal times. In my nearly 20 years of practicing law, I have worked exclusively with small and closely held businesses. I am passionate as to their role in our nation’s economy, and quite frankly, I am very concerned for […]
Common Legal Questions Surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
For more than a half century, my firm has advised, represented, and defended businesses big and small. We want to be sure you know that small businesses can count on that steadfast commitment as you navigate these wild and uncharted waters brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have committed ourselves to staying on the […]
OPINION: The Clear Choice for Wright County Sheriff
In this very important election year, the selection of a new Wright County Sheriff is perhaps the most important decision that residents of Wright County will make in terms of the direct impact it will have upon our everyday lives. I think it’s safe to say that voters have been provided every opportunity to hear […]
If You Have a Minnesota Limited Liability Company Formed Before August 1, 2015, You Need to Read This
The Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, codified as Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C, was passed by the 2014 Minnesota Legislature and signed into law by Governor Dayton on April 11, 2014. The new Act became effective as of August 1, 2015, and all Minnesota LLCs are to be governed by the Revised Act effective […]
Op/Ed: It’s Time for a Change in Albertville
Normally when I write for this blog my post(s) have something to do with legal issues. With just a few days before this election, I am going to do something a bit different with this post. In my almost sixteen years of practicing law, primarily as an advisor and advocate for small businesses and their […]
Everything You Need to Know About The Vacant Supreme Court Seat (But Didn’t Know Where to Ask)
The death of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia this past Saturday has rocked the political world. For years, the highest court in the land – which frequently takes on cases involving hot button political issues such as Second Amendment rights, abortion, affirmative action and same-sex marriage, to name a few – has been […]
Have You Made New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business?
The start of a New Year means the annual ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. Aside from personal resolutions, have you considered any resolutions for your business? If not, here are three that you should consider: Have Your Corporate Documents Reviewed and Updated as Needed: Your corporate documents are not meant to be signed up […]
When it Comes to Estate Planning, DIY = SOL
One of my more frequently used sayings about the use of a lawyer is that “DIY = SOL”, meaning that many people try to forego the use of a lawyer to save on costs, only to have something happen later that results in a greater cost than if the person had just used a lawyer […]
Will the Minnesota Board of Dentistry Wade Into the Cecil the Lion Controversy?
By now, unless you do not have access to a television, newspaper or the internet, you have likely heard that a Minnesota dentist, Dr. Walter Palmer, is under scrutiny for a hunt in Zimbabwe that took the life of a beloved lion named Cecil. In the wake of this revelation, there has been a tremendous […]
New Minnesota Revised Limited Liability Company Act Takes Effect August 1, 2015
The Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, codified as Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C, was passed by the 2014 Minnesota Legislature and signed into law by Governor Dayton on April 11, 2014. The new Act becomes effective as of August 1, 2015. The new Act is patterned after the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act […]