Clients often want to know how long a lawsuit will take if it goes all the way through a trial. Although it varies a lot depending on the complexity of the case, generally my response is 10 to 12 months. Lawsuits can be broken into three parts… pleadings, discovery, and some manner of conclusi
National Estate Planning Awareness Month this October serves as a helpful reminder of the importance of having an estate plan in place. An estate plan includes premeditated decisions about things that you wouldn’t ordinarily think of without going through the process of planning. There are many benefits in having an estate plan in plac
There’s no doubt that rapid advances in technology, social and political tensions, and the shift in trends of social media and digital workforces through the pandemic have not only changed the way we work and live through a production lens but have also shined a light on the beginnings of a massive shift of generations…
On August 30th, the Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the regulations that govern when certain employees are entitled to overtime. While it is currently tentative whether and when these proposals will become effective, if effective, these proposals would significantly increase the number of employees required to receive overtime pay…
You may have been asked at one point or another to serve as a trustee for a friend of family members’ trus
Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls… Many of us know the rest of this ditty, and probably have the tune in our head right now. The Brady Bunch was an iconic show which portrayed the joys and the struggles associated with a blended fam
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced several changes to Form I-9 in an effort to modernize the verification of employment eligibility. Currently, an employee must physically bring authorization documents to their employer, and the employer must examine the documents and verify that the employee is eligible to work.
Step 1: Adopt an Interim Ordinance under Minn. Stat. 342.13 (e) Chapter 63 of Minnesota Session Law – 2023 was signed on May 30, 2023. The Law creates an Office of Cannabis Management which will issue licenses for the operation of cannabis businesse
The effective date of the majority of the Cannabis law is August 1, 2023, including the provisions pertaining to employees and employers.
Family cabins spark many different emotions. For many families, it is heaven on earth – it holds cherished memories of shared vacations, bonding moments, and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. For others, it can be a source of contention and lifelong resentmen