The 2023 legislative session will likely go down as one of the most consequential in modern history. In addition to retaining the Governor’s office and the House of Representatives, the Democrat Farm Labor (“DFL”) party was able to flip control of the state Senate by the narrowest of margins in November, taking a 34-33 seat …
The Times They Are A – Changin’: Employers Take Note
At a time of labor shortages that are predicted to persist for years, continued battles with inflation, a potential recession, and a projected three percent decline in the number of working age individuals over the next decade, the Minnesota Legislature passed multiple bills that employers are going to have to address during an already challenging …
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A Guide to 1031 Exchanges
If you are thinking of selling property that could result in a large tax bill, consider a 1031 exchange. A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, is not a “tax free” exchange as it is sometimes referred to, but rather a way to defer capital gains tax on the …
The Details of Documentation
In all realms of employment law, from small businesses to large corporations, the management of the employment relationship with any employee comes down to making a decision based on the employee’s performance. This is particularly true in matters of termination, promotion, and other areas where the road forks in that affiliation between employer and worker. …
So, You Want to Start a Business? Determine Which Entity Type is the Right Fit for You.
One major decision that every business owner must make is to decide which entity type to use to form their business. There are many entity choices to consider, some with better protections than others. This article aims to provide a general summary of the most common entity types available in Minnesota, along with a brief …
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Attorney Eric Johnson Named Shareholder at Fryberger Law Firm
DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. has announced that attorney Eric Johnson has been named a shareholder. Johnson joined Fryberger’s Duluth office in 2008 after graduating from law school and focuses primarily on lender services, banking law, real estate, litigation and appeals for the firm. A native Duluthian, Johnson serves on …
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Environmental Law – What to Look for in 2023
At the time of this writing, we are just beginning to glimpse what 2023 has in store for us. Like so many, I watched from my couch as Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House after 15 rounds of voting. It was a long night after several long days. The adoption of the new …
On Whose Authority?
The end of the year for me in terms of parenting is always touch and go, with an eight-year-old and a six-year-old who are amped up for Christmas. Even above parents, Jolly Old St. Nick has the ultimate authority, particularly for the final page of the calendar, as ending up on the naughty or nice …
