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// by Carrie Baney
DULUTH, MN—Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., a prominent law firm based in Duluth, is proud to welcome attorney Nicholas Mehlum to its legal team. A native of Superior, Wisconsin, Mehlum graduated from Superior High School in 2015. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University in 2018. While at Bemidji …
// by James B. Aird
For most real estate transactions, the path to closing is often straightforward. A buyer hires a realtor, makes an offer, and if the buyer needs financing, they apply for a mortgage. At closing, the bank sends in the mortgage funds to the title company, the buyer signs all the mortgage paperwork (no simple task!), and …
// by Thomas Witt
The role of formal mediation has expanded greatly in the last 30 years. Mediation and related processes are used extensively in the legal system in civil and family law cases. It is also used to resolve conflicts in employment between employees and between employees and the employer. Community mediation has grown to address conflict in …
// by Joseph Heck
Legal access to one’s land is essential, whether it be for residential, commercial, or agricultural purposes. Legal access to property can be established through various means, including express easements, prescriptive easements, implied easements and easements by estoppel. This article explores the key aspects of express easements, their legal framework, and best practices for property owners …
Understanding Express Easements: A Guide for Property OwnersRead More
// by Donald Erickson
The Only Constant is Change: 2024 Legislative Surprises to MN ESST By: Donald C. Erickson, Fryberger Law Firm, Labor and Employment Law Specialist, Certified by Minnesota State Bar Association In 2023, the Minnesota legislature created Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) obligations for ALL employers. In 2024 the legislature greatly expanded employer obligations in ways …
// by Carrie Baney
DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced the addition of attorney Aaron Bransky. Bransky was born in Chicago and grew up in Peoria, Illinois. He moved to Wisconsin to pursue his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bransky remained in Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin Law School …
// by Joseph Heck
Minnesota’s new contract for deed legislation, which took effect on August 1, 2024, represents the most substantial change to contract for deed law in nearly four decades. This legislation, which was championed by State Senator Zaynab Mohamed and Representative Hodan Hassan, was prompted by concerns over predatory practices that have led to financial loss for …
New Protections for Minnesota Homebuyers Under Revised Contract for Deed LegislationRead More
// by Carrie Baney
DULUTH, MN—Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. is proud to announce four attorneys: Stephanie A. Ball, Robert R. Kanuit, Paul B. Kilgore, and Paul A. Loraas were named 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Through a rigorous selection process, Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers in their state who distinguished themselves within their practice – an honor only 5% …
Attorneys at Fryberger Law Firm Named Minnesota Super Lawyers and Minnesota Rising StarRead More
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