Never on Sunday; How about buying a car?
“And on the seventh day God ended his work … and he rested… from all his work.” Genesis 2:2 (King James Bible version) Now that Minnesotans can purchase off-sale liquor on Sundays, the question becomes what’s next for retailers and consumers on that day. There aren’t that many legal barriers remaining following the lifting of the 159 year-old ban […]
Implementation of Minnesota’s Buffer Law: Alternative Practices
This article, the fourth in a series of updates regarding the implementation of the Buffer Law, summarizes six common alternative practices that landowners may wish to consider in lieu of a standard buffer. Read more in Part One: The Law; Part Two: Compliance; and Part Three: Enforcement. The Buffer Law generally requires affected landowners to install a 50-foot average […]
Watergate Sparked Statutes, Suits Here
“To create a public scandal is what’s wicked” French Author Moliere, Tartuffe (1664) Forty-five years ago this week, Saturday, June 17, 1972, to be exact, was the beginning of one of the greatest American political scandals until now: the bungled burglary at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. It was in the wee hours […]
Avoid Legal Pitfalls Selling Minnesota Multifamily Properties
Whether you are new to selling rental property or deal exclusively in rental property, this article offers two examples of state and local laws that apply differently to sellers depending on the number of rental units at the property. If you would like a more comprehensive list, you’re welcome to contact the author, Bradley M. Schaeppi. […]
So Why Did I Want To Become A Lawyer Anyways?
I have been practicing law now for nearly 30 years. For a salty litigator in his mid-50s, I’m fairly well acquainted with technology, both in and out of the office. However, I must attribute at least some of my “electronic savvy” to my teenagers, who are immersed daily in Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and God knows […]
Labor Depreciation: Growing Trend Can Result In Trouble for Individual and Commercial Policyholders
A trend in insurance called labor depreciation could leave you holding the proverbial bag when it comes time for a covered repair. The practice, which only continues to grow, can leave claimants without the necessary funds required to rebuild an insured structure. Labor depreciation is a hot topic that has resulted in class action litigation […]
Help Clients Pick the Right Successor Trustee
Without encouragement from trusted advisors or loved ones, few seniors will take the time to arrange for someone else to handle their financial issues when they can no longer fully care for themselves. It’s an easy decision to put off, because it’s emotionally stressful for them to consider losing their cognitive abilities and independence to […]
Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts
Are you looking to learn more about Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts? Read more about these items below! Special Needs Trusts This is a form of a Supplemental Needs Trust which is established by a disabled individual for assets or benefits they have received while on public assistance. Prior law had required that […]
Update On Immigration Laws Impacting Business
There has been a flurry of activity since January 20, 2017, regarding immigration control in the United States. Most of the focus has been on building a wall on the Mexican border. However, other initiatives from the federal government will impact employers and businesses more directly. President Trump signed an executive order entitled, “Enhancing Public Safety […]
Overview of Procedural Rules for Contested IRCA Cases Before the DOJ Office Of Special Counsel
Contested cases that prosecute a Immigration Reform and Control Act, or IRCA, claim, have their own unique set of rules. Lawyers will recognize some rules which are consistent with the rules of civil procedure. The rules are set forth in a code of federal regulations. A claim begins when an individual, or government, files a […]