A. Why is the FLSA so Important Wage and hour law present a unique challenge to the legal or HR practitioner. The rules were developed in the Great Depression of the 1930’s where most employees were paid for physical labor, but now the rules must be applied in situations not anticipated by the regulators …
State and Local Entities Help Wisconsin Businesses and Nonprofits Grow
Many state and local entities operate to assist businesses and nonprofits to develop and grow. In Wisconsin, some of the major state entities include the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), and the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA). Examples of …
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Keeping the Cabin in the Family
In August, the sunsets arrive sooner, Labor Day appears on the horizon, and–in my family–we start making plans to eventually close up our family cabin for the winter. At our cabin, we have a three-ring binder we call, “The Book.” “The Book” contains three generations of instructions on how to open the cabin in the …
2019 Legislative Session Recap
The Minnesota Legislature utilized a one-day special session to pass a two-year state budget, a testament to comprise for the nation’s only divided Legislature. This article will examine the new leadership dynamics that led to the agreement, review the budget, address policy that did and did not become law, and look to what the 2020 …
FORE! Avoiding a Legal Hazard in Minnesota Golf Law
Even devoted readers of the Business Law Column may be unaware that May is golf month in the BLC; but, it’s right there in the BLC bylaws. While little, if any, BLC space has been dedicated over the years to the convergence of law and golf, the two do come together from time to time. …
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Finding Opportunity in Opportunity Zones
You may have heard of Opportunity Zones. But, like all things connected to taxes, it can be hard to figure out just what Opportunity Zones are and what actual opportunities they present. Qualified Opportunity Zones were created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, and the IRS recently issued proposed regulations that give …
Legal Spring Cleaning
Springtime evokes welcome associations of fresh air and balmy temperatures. We look forward to the bright sun shining through the windows and dream of days in the garden or on the golf course. It’s also an opportunity to tidy up and make a fresh start around the house. Have you ever considered the value of …
The Rules of Professional Conduct and You
The attorney-client relationship is defined and regulated by the state’s rules of professional responsibility. These rules are unique to each state, but generally follow the American Bar Association Model Rules. Understanding these rules can help you get the most out of your attorney. A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client.[1] This goes without …
