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Attorney Daniel F. Burns Named Shareholder at Fryberger Law Firm

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DULUTH, MN – Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced that attorney Daniel F. Burns has been named a shareholder. Burns joined Fryberger’s Duluth office in 2024, bringing extensive experience in public finance and economic development. His background aligns closely with Fryberger’s long-standing reputation as a leader in public finance law. …

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Understanding the New Minnesota Paid Leave Program & What It Means for Northern Minnesota Employers

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Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota is launching the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This new program provides job protections and partial wage replacement for individuals unable to work due to a qualifying condition lasting at least seven days. The PFML program provides eligible employees with 55-90% of their normal wages for qualifying …

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Watch Your Land–Or Your Neighbor Might Claim It: Understanding Adverse Possession

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Brief Introduction, History & Policy Rationale It sounds like something that only occurs in property law textbooks: Neighbor A builds a fence, driveway, shed or otherwise possesses Neighbor B’s property, and Neighbor B, as the actual property owner, shrugs it off; what’s the big deal anyway, it’s their property right? Strangely enough, if Neighbor B …

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Attorneys at Fryberger Law Firm Named Best Lawyers in America

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stephanie Ball, Paul Kilgore and David Oberstar of Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith and Frederick, P.A. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 (Copyright 2024 by BL Rankings, LLC., of Aiken, SC).   www.bestlawyers.com Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as …

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Attorneys at Fryberger Law Firm Named Minnesota Super Lawyers and Minnesota Rising Star

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. is proud to announce that three attorneys: Stephanie A. Ball, Robert R. Kanuit, and Paul B. Kilgore, were named 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Through a rigorous selection process, Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers in their state who have distinguished themselves within their practice – an honor only …

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From St. Paul to Main Street: Understanding the 2025 Labor Omnibus Bill

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In May 2025, the Minnesota Legislature passed an Omnibus Labor Bill that will impact the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees across the state. Among the changes are updates to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program, Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), protections against employee misclassification, and new clarity surrounding required breaks …

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