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The Current State of The Minnesota Legislature
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative session begins at 12 pm on January 14th.
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2024 Year in Review – A Legacy of 75 Years
For 75 years, our firm has been built on a foundation of unwavering support for our communities, fostering strength, health, and prosperity. Each year, we are privileged to work alongside dedicated individuals, businesses, and municipalities, witnessing firsthand the incredible work they do to meet the needs of those around them.
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Building a Resilient Workplace During Election Season: Conflict Management for a Polarized Time
As we approach our next presidential election, we stand at a crossroad with a wide range of social issues becoming increasingly polarized, many employees bring strong opinions and perspectives into the workplace, whether intentionally or not. These differences in viewpoints can sometimes lead to friction, misunderstandings, and even conflict among team members.
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Three Phases of a Lawsuit
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
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Discipline: A Positive Tool in Organizational Culture
Discipline: A Positive Tool in Organizational Culture Employers in Western Wisconsin/Minnesota: There is no doubt that our general societal culture tends to avoid conflict (“Minnesota Nice”). However, when I see organizations incorporating this culture in their workplace, 99% of the time, it is not serving the organization well.
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Legalization at Light Speed
The past 6 months: During the 2022 Session, the Minnesota Legislature amended the definitions of Industrial Hemp and Marijuana legalizing THC products under pharmaceutical regulations. On July 1st, 2022 THC products became available for sale in Tobacco Shops, Gas Stations, and Hair Salons across the state.