Continuing on our contract law theme, the June 26 edition of The Business Forum Show covered a subcategory of contracts; namely, contracts for the sale of goods. These types of […]
The Name Game: Making Sense of the Cancellation of the Washington Football Team’s Trademarks
No professional sports team has generated more controversy regarding its nickname than the Washington Redskins. For decades, Native American groups have spoken out against the name, which they consider racist […]
Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Startup Business
Introduction Successful business owners will be the first to tell you that behind any successful business is a team of competent advisors. While you as the owner are the expert […]
Prohibition’s Progeny: Understanding Minnesota’s Three-Tiered Alcohol Distribution System
As Minnesota continues its move to the forefront of the craft beer industry in the United States, supporters suffered a setback in this Legislative session when efforts to repeal Minnesota’s […]
The Byron Smith Case: How Far Can You Go to Legally Defend Your Home?
Few recent Minnesota cases have engendered such strong feelings on both sides as the Byron Smith murder trial. The case – and the jury’s guilty verdict – has prompted much […]
Respecting Your Business Entity: How to Minimize the Risk of a Veil Piercing Claim
Perhaps the foremost advantage and justification for the formation of a business entity such as a corporation or limited liability company (“LLC”) is the fact that the personal liability of […]
Piercing the Corporate Veil
“Piercing the Corporate Veil” was the topic du jour on March 26, 2014 edition of The Business Forum Show. Click here to listen to the discussion. Veil piercing refers to […]
Business Law Basics
“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” The above, often quoted (or should I say, misquoted) line from William Shakespeare’s Henry VI is a blunt summation of […]
Legal Q&A With Jeff O’Brien, Version 2.o
Cue Gene Autry (or, if you prefer, Aerosmith) ‘cause I’m back in the saddle! I am honored to have been asked by Mike Schoemer to continue blogging on legal issues […]