What the heck is going on with OCM and Social Equity Applications?
Things are a bit chaotic in Minnesota’s cannabis industry in regards to social equity applicants (“SEA”), so I want to provide some highlights of where things are today: Last month, approximately ten SEAs, whose applications were rejected by the Office of Cannabis Management’s (“OCM”) pre-approval process, filed lawsuits in district court, trying to get the […]
What should I do when my business partner is mistreating me?
How to deal with Business Partner Problems In the world of entrepreneurship, having partners is both rewarding and challenging. Although most business partnerships thrive on mutual respect and collaboration, some can devolve into toxic relationships. As the proverb states, “iron sharpens iron,” and similarly, one person sharpens another. However, like sharpened iron, partners can injure […]
The Consequences of Failing to Follow Proper Procedure: Protecting Your Right to Tell Your Story
In a lawsuit, evidence is not just a collection of facts—it is the way each party tells their story. Whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, the evidence you present helps shape the narrative of your case, demonstrating the truth of your position to the judge or jury. However, failure to comply with court rules […]
Why a Plaintiffs’ Litigator Should Conduct Your Workplace Investigation
When an employee comes forward with a complaint, it’s a signal that something isn’t right. As an employer, your first instinct may be to find the quickest, least disruptive solution. But when policy is broken, and an investigation is necessary, what you really need is a plaintiffs’ litigator—not just any attorney, but someone who knows […]
Introducing Hellmuth & Johnson’s Legal Writing Practice Group: Supporting Litigators with High-Quality Writing Services
For some time, Hellmuth & Johnson’s Legal Writing Practice Group has supported our firm’s wide-ranging litigation practice. We are excited to now offer these services to outside attorneys as well. Led by Brendan Kenny and co-chaired by Neven Selimovic, our team assists and writes for litigators across a variety of complex research and writing projects, […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Karl M. Tsuchiya featured on Realtor of the Week podcast
Karl Tsuchiya, an Estate Planning attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson, appeared on the Realtor of the Week podcast to discuss tips for how to manage and protect your real estate investments. Karl and Host Mike Wright cover several topics, including protecting your investments with revokable trusts, LLCs, and umbrella insurance. They also discuss the need […]
The Popularity of Contracts for Deed
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Attorney David Hellmuth gave a presentation on Minnesota contract for deed transactions. Many folks are not aware that they can sell their real estate to a buyer using a contract for deed. Many buyers are also not aware of the option of proposing a contract for deed to a seller. A […]