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Co-Authored by: Alec Sherod & Evelyn O’Brien American farmers rely on supply chains that stretch far beyond the United States’ borders. Accordingly, geopolitics plays a critical role in determining the input costs that farmers face, from fertilizer and fuel to agricultural equipment. As geopolitical tensions rise and production prices remain...
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April is National Fair Housing Month. What a great time to review your association’s rules, policies and procedures to make sure you are in compliance with state and national fair housing laws, which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of a person’s membership in one or more of the...
Over the past few years, short-term rentals – often vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb.com, vrbo.com, and HomeAway.com – have become extremely popular. For the short-term tenants, it’s an easy way to get lovely accommodations, generally in less-commercially-focused areas of a town or city. For the short-term landlord, it’s another...
UPDATE: Chapter 193 of the St. Paul Legislative Code was repealed in June 2021 On Monday, March 1, 2021, several new provisions intended to promote stable, accessible, fair and equitable (“SAFE”) housing policies in the City of St. Paul will take effect. The policies, set forth in Chapter 193 of...
In Minnesota, we often run into issues with ice dams on homes. Ice dams form when snow and ice on the roof melt and then refreeze at the edges and on the gutters, causing large dams of ice to build up along the edge of the roof. This, in turn,...
A new year brings self-reflection and considerations for self-improvement. Likewise, stepping back and reflecting on the health and status of your hemp or cannabis business can bring to light small, fixable issues that could help your business avoid major headaches and loss of money. Annual business reviews, or “annual check-ups,”...
WATCH HERE During this webinar, Real Estate agents will gain the knowledge and tools to better understand issues they might encounter with buyers or sellers to better serve their clients. Topics: – Title to real estate – Considerations when buying or selling property – Estate planning considerations Course Instructors:...
Snowbirds who own property in more than one state are sometimes surprised to learn that their heirs could be forced through probate in every state where their property is located. This causes unnecessary work and expense to loved ones who are already grieving. Fortunately, if you are a snowbird who...
2021 Webinar Topics Include: Business Entities: Formation & Succession – Blake Nelson Insurance & Claims 101 – J. Robert Keena Tax & Accounting Updates for 2021 – Randy Feld Top Terms & Clauses in Construction Contracts & Subcontracts – Chris Jones Minnesota Energy Building Code Updates – Eric Boyd Employment...
With a new year, comes a new round of taxes. Property owners will have received their 2021 property tax valuations payable in 2022 in January, and for some it may be a shock to see how much property taxes have risen over the last year. But fear not, for Minnesota...
As a general matter, Minnesota non-compete law does not care what type of employee you are. If the agreement is supported by adequate consideration, protects a legitimate business interest, and is reasonable in geographical and temporal scope, it will be enforceable. That being said, experience has shown that certain categories...