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In Minnesota and Wisconsin, water is an essential element of summer recreation. Swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling of all kinds are ubiquitous on our lakes and rivers when the temperatures rise. Because “lake season” is often fleeting, we don’t normally consider legal questions regarding recreational water use. For instance, can the owner of lakefront property …
Mechanic’s liens are strong tools for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others who provide materials and labor for construction projects. They are a statutory creation that provides a path to payment for those in the construction trades. A contractor or supplier can assert a lien and ultimately force a foreclosure sale if they are not fully …
Your business’s name is crucial. It helps customers identify the business and carries its reputation. This is true whether you invest in marketing to grow the brand or let your products and services speak for themselves. For limited liability entities such as corporations and limited liability companies, the business name serves another critical purpose—it is …
Spring is construction season. Are you planning a project? If so, you may find the following tips helpful. First, how do you identify a contractor for your project? Is the work specialized or general? Have you used a certain contractor before and been pleased with the result? Or, can a trusted contractor give you a …
DULUTH, MN—Stephanie Ball of Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., has been named one of the 2017 Attorneys of the Year by the publication Minnesota Lawyer after winning a multi-million dollar jury verdict for a quadriplegic woman. Nine years ago, Paige Anderson was a passenger in a car that collided a school bus, paralyzing her. …
Fryberger’s Stephanie Ball Honored as an Attorney of the YearRead More
Copyright law is an often misunderstood legal issue that can have big implications for your business. A copyright is the legal right to control the use of an original, creative work. Without copyright protection, there would be very little incentive for authors, artists, and others to share their work, or even go through the creative …
DULUTH, MN—Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., a law firm headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, announced attorney Christopher Virta has been made a shareholder. Since 2009, Virta has served Fryberger’s many clients well. He has extensive experience in public finance, economic development, and municipal law. He has used his knowledge to help and educate others, and …
Christopher Virta Named Shareholder at Fryberger Law FirmRead More
New Year’s resolutions are often about personal health. If you own a limited liability company, 2018 presents an opportunity to add a resolution related to the health of your business. That’s because big changes are in store for Minnesota LLCs in the coming year. Back in 2015, Minnesota adopted a new LLC act, which is …
