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David M. Aafedt

Minnesota’s Budding Recreational Cannabis Economy: Top 5 Legal Considerations for Future Shippers and Transporters

At long last, Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is officially budding. In the early morning hours of May 20, 2023, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize recreational cannabis by passing a final bill which, once signed…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Decriminalization of Marijuana, Marijuana

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Jeffrey Ansel

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors in Minnesota

In August 2012, Minnesota enacted a new, more user-friendly statute governing the once seldom-used tool of Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (“ABC”). Since then, ABC’s have become more common. Unlike receiverships, ABC’s…more

Borrowers, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debt, Debtors

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Jonathan Armour

Paycheck Protection Program: Treasury Guidance on Processing Fees

Yesterday, Treasury released an updated set of rules that finally provide guidance on how banks and other lenders participating in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) can report disbursements of funds and collect on…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Loans, Financial Stimulus, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Relief Measures

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Joseph Bagnoli

New Draft Legislation in Minnesota to Impact Multifamily Housing Sector

The Minnesota Legislature has been very busy this session, with an especially heightened amount of activity relating to housing; numerous bills have been introduced that would have a major impact on both market-rate and…more

Legislative Agendas, Low Income Housing, New Legislation, Real Estate Market, Rental Property

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Timothy Barnett

Remedies Under Real Estate Leases Due to “Force Majeure” – Some Practical Suggestions

In these difficult times, we are certain that you are focused on the health and safety of your families and employees. At the same time, we understand you are concerned about the devastating impact that restaurant or franchise…more

Act of God, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Force Majeure Clause

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Jacob Bean

Housing Finance Commission Releases Report With Major Implications to Affordable Housing Industry

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) has released a report on transfer disputes in the low-income housing tax credit program…more

Housing Finance Reform, Low Income Housing, Tax Credits

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Daniel Beck

Minnesota Real Estate Foreclosures: 21 Common Questions & Answers

Our Creditors' Remedies attorneys answer the most asked questions from their clients. 1. What happens at a real estate foreclosure sale? The sheriff of the county where the real estate is located reads the published Notice…more

Borrowers, Creditors, Debtors, Foreclosure, Lenders

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Thomas Boyd

What You Need to Know About the Minnesota Supreme Court Decision on Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision recognizing the tort of “negligent selection of an independent contractor.” This development holds significant implications for businesses that engage independent…more

Duty of Care, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals

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Heather Bredeson

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Rachel Brygger

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Samantha Carmickle

Joints and Jobsites – 4 Things Contractors Need to Know Following Minnesota’s Legalization of Adult Recreational Cannabis

Earlier this year, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. The law officially took effect on August 1, 2023 and has left contractors wondering what they can and cannot do to protect…more

Cannabis Products, Construction Site, Construction Workers, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Drug Testing

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Christopher Cerny

EPA Releases New Proposal Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water

On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” Federal…more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Haley Cobb

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Philip Colton

2021 Virtual Shareholder Annual Meetings

Many companies held virtual annual shareholder meetings in 2020. This was principally the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related state shutdowns or stay-at-home orders. Typically, companies switched from the more…more

Board of Directors, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Meetings, Shareholders

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Krista Cook

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Olivia Cooper

Wit And Wisdom Of Winthrop - November 2022

In this edition of WIT AND WISDOM OF WINTHROP, our Employment Litigation Newsletter, we take a look at factors that plaintiff’s employment litigators consider in deciding whether to take an employee’s case, steps employers can…more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation

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Sydney Courrier-Oaster

What’s Happening with OSHA’s ETS?

Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would have required businesses with 100 or more employees to put a policy in place that mandated either…more

Biden Administration, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Mandates, Health and Safety

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Aimee Dayhoff

Wit And Wisdom Of Winthrop - November 2022

In this edition of WIT AND WISDOM OF WINTHROP, our Employment Litigation Newsletter, we take a look at factors that plaintiff’s employment litigators consider in deciding whether to take an employee’s case, steps employers can…more

Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation

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Tammera R. Diehm

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Jeffrey Drennan

Housing Finance Commission Releases Report With Major Implications to Affordable Housing Industry

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) has released a report on transfer disputes in the low-income housing tax credit program…more

Housing Finance Reform, Low Income Housing, Tax Credits

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Peter Economou

Minnesota’s Revamped Landlord-Tenant Laws: Top 10 Things All Residential Landlords Should Know

On January 1, 2024, numerous amendments to Minnesota’s landlord-tenant statute (Minn. Stat. § 504B) went into effect. The changes affect virtually all residential landlord-tenant leasing relationships and disputes in the State…more

Compliance, Landlords, Rental Property, Residential Leases, Residential Property Owners

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Lisa Ellingson

The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act: Minnesota Becomes the 18th State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

On May 24, 2024, Governor Walz signed into law the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA). This landmark law is the first set of comprehensive consumer privacy standards specific to Minnesota residents. The law will take…more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Andrew Escher

Changes to Attorney-Client Privilege Rules – What does it mean for you?”

Recent changes to the attorney-client privilege mean Minnesota businesses should consider using additional caution and taking affirmative steps in order keep documents prepared by their lawyers safe from disclosure. The…more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Clawbacks, Confidential Communications, Corporate Counsel, Discovery

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Christianna Finnern

2022 Primary Results

With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the eight…more

Election Results, Governors, Political Candidates, Political Parties, Primary Elections

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Gerald Fornwald

Minnesota’s Budding Recreational Cannabis Economy: Top 5 Legal Considerations for Future Shippers and Transporters

At long last, Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is officially budding. In the early morning hours of May 20, 2023, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize recreational cannabis by passing a final bill which, once signed…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Decriminalization of Marijuana, Marijuana

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Mark Gleeman

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Cianna Halloran

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Thomas J. Hanson

New Draft Legislation in Minnesota to Impact Multifamily Housing Sector

The Minnesota Legislature has been very busy this session, with an especially heightened amount of activity relating to housing; numerous bills have been introduced that would have a major impact on both market-rate and…more

Legislative Agendas, Low Income Housing, New Legislation, Real Estate Market, Rental Property

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Samantha Heaton

Will Harmless Error Rule

On April 15, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law new legislation related to COVID-19. Among many other provisions, the legislation includes a relaxation of the normal formalities for signing a Will by including a…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Estate Planning, Wills

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Jon Hoganson

Housing Finance Commission Releases Report With Major Implications to Affordable Housing Industry

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) has released a report on transfer disputes in the low-income housing tax credit program…more

Housing Finance Reform, Low Income Housing, Tax Credits

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Jordan Hogness

1031 Exchange Deadline Extensions Pursuant to IRS Notice 2020-23

On April 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service released IRS Notice 2020-23. Among other items, this Notice extends important deadlines for taxpayers involved in like-kind exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue…more

IRS

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Devon Holstad

No Refuge in Impossibility or Frustration of Purpose for Commercial Tenants, Says Minnesota Court of Appeals

The struggles of commercial tenants due to the COVID-19 pandemic are as widespread as they will be long-lasting. From closures to strict regulations that have greatly disrupted normal operations, businesses are facing…more

Breach of Contract, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Tracy Jacobs

2022 Primary Results

With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the eight…more

Election Results, Governors, Political Candidates, Political Parties, Primary Elections

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Joel Johnson

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements as of January 1

Companies have new reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed as part of an anti-money laundering regime. The CTA requires a government-maintained registry of beneficial…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Corruption

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Mark Johnson

COVID-19 Impact on Contracts

COVID-19 has presented businesses in the United States and around the globe with unprecedented challenges in supply chain and business continuity and performance of contractual obligations. In this uncertain time, an often…more

Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Force Majeure Clause, Nonperformance, Supply Chain

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Norman Jones III

Winthrop & Weinstine Summary of Revenue Procedure 2014-12

Scope of the Guidance & General Information - 1. Application of the Guidance is limited to allocations of HTC from Buildings that are placed in service on or after December 30, 2013. 2. This means the Guidance does…more

Income Taxes, Net Investment Income, Safe Harbors, State Taxes, Tax Credits

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Thomas Kettleson

Minnesota Real Estate Foreclosures: 21 Common Questions & Answers

Our Creditors' Remedies attorneys answer the most asked questions from their clients. 1. What happens at a real estate foreclosure sale? The sheriff of the county where the real estate is located reads the published Notice…more

Borrowers, Creditors, Debtors, Foreclosure, Lenders

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Benjamin Klassen

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant Program

Congress has authorized a promising grant program for restaurants, bars, breweries, food trucks and caterers, with grants awarded based on the recipient’s decline in revenues during 2020. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Popular, Re-Opening Guidelines

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Amber Kraemer

Paycheck Protection Program: Treasury Guidance on Processing Fees

Yesterday, Treasury released an updated set of rules that finally provide guidance on how banks and other lenders participating in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) can report disbursements of funds and collect on…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Loans, Financial Stimulus, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Relief Measures

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Kip Krehbiel

The Employee Retention Tax Credit: IRS Developments and Strategy for Taxpayers

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”), under the CARES Act, is a refundable tax credit filed against a company’s payroll taxes. The ERTC was enacted to incentivize employers to maintain their employee base during the…more

Business Taxes, CARES Act, Employee Retention, Federal Taxes, IRS

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Kyle Kroll

What You Need to Know About the Minnesota Supreme Court Decision on Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision recognizing the tort of “negligent selection of an independent contractor.” This development holds significant implications for businesses that engage independent…more

Duty of Care, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals

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Kristopher (Tip) Lee

Minnesota Real Estate Foreclosures: 21 Common Questions & Answers

Our Creditors' Remedies attorneys answer the most asked questions from their clients. 1. What happens at a real estate foreclosure sale? The sheriff of the county where the real estate is located reads the published Notice…more

Borrowers, Creditors, Debtors, Foreclosure, Lenders

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Brent Lorentz

Changes to Attorney-Client Privilege Rules – What does it mean for you?”

Recent changes to the attorney-client privilege mean Minnesota businesses should consider using additional caution and taking affirmative steps in order keep documents prepared by their lawyers safe from disclosure. The…more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Clawbacks, Confidential Communications, Corporate Counsel, Discovery

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Christina Rieck Loukas

Minnesota’s Revamped Landlord-Tenant Laws: Top 10 Things All Residential Landlords Should Know

On January 1, 2024, numerous amendments to Minnesota’s landlord-tenant statute (Minn. Stat. § 504B) went into effect. The changes affect virtually all residential landlord-tenant leasing relationships and disputes in the State…more

Compliance, Landlords, Rental Property, Residential Leases, Residential Property Owners

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Paul Markwardt

CARES Act Summary: Selected Tax Provisions

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Representing “Phase III” of the sweeping economic stimulus and public health measures…more

CARES Act, Net Operating Losses, Tax Relief

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Timothy Marx

New Draft Legislation in Minnesota to Impact Multifamily Housing Sector

The Minnesota Legislature has been very busy this session, with an especially heightened amount of activity relating to housing; numerous bills have been introduced that would have a major impact on both market-rate and…more

Legislative Agendas, Low Income Housing, New Legislation, Real Estate Market, Rental Property

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Erin Mathern

New Draft Legislation in Minnesota to Impact Multifamily Housing Sector

The Minnesota Legislature has been very busy this session, with an especially heightened amount of activity relating to housing; numerous bills have been introduced that would have a major impact on both market-rate and…more

Legislative Agendas, Low Income Housing, New Legislation, Real Estate Market, Rental Property

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Kelsey Mellan

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Anton Moch

SBA Interim Final Rule: What Lenders Need to Know

Yesterday, April 2, the Small Business Administration issued an interim final rule providing additional guidance on implementing its Paycheck Protection Program. While questions still remain, here is the new information that…more

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Relief Measures, SBA

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Jordan Mogensen

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Chelsea Mularoni

Paycheck Protection Program: Treasury Guidance on Processing Fees

Yesterday, Treasury released an updated set of rules that finally provide guidance on how banks and other lenders participating in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) can report disbursements of funds and collect on…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Loans, Financial Stimulus, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Relief Measures

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John Nolde

New Draft Legislation in Minnesota to Impact Multifamily Housing Sector

The Minnesota Legislature has been very busy this session, with an especially heightened amount of activity relating to housing; numerous bills have been introduced that would have a major impact on both market-rate and…more

Legislative Agendas, Low Income Housing, New Legislation, Real Estate Market, Rental Property

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Miles Patton

No Handbook Is Safe: National Labor Relations Board Raises The Bar For Employer Rules And Policies

The New Standard on Employer Rules and Policies - Last month, the NLRB issued a ruling in the Stericycle case adopting a new legal standard regarding policies surrounding an employee’s right to organize. Under Section 7 of…more

Employee Handbooks, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Jon Peterson

Winthrop & Weinstine Summary of Revenue Procedure 2014-12

Scope of the Guidance & General Information - 1. Application of the Guidance is limited to allocations of HTC from Buildings that are placed in service on or after December 30, 2013. 2. This means the Guidance does…more

Income Taxes, Net Investment Income, Safe Harbors, State Taxes, Tax Credits

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Laura Pfeiffer

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Mark Pihart

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Andrea Rau

Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must…more

Campaign Finance Reform, Compliance, Corruption, Lobbying, Lobbyists

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Catherine Riihiluoma

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements as of January 1

Companies have new reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed as part of an anti-money laundering regime. The CTA requires a government-maintained registry of beneficial…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Corruption

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Ryan Schildkraut

Approved Federal Stimulus Package Offers Help for Small Businesses

Following intense negotiations in Washington, Congress has finally approved the latest federal stimulus package as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which is pending the President’s signature as of December 22,…more

Business Interruption, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Federal Loans

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Elizabeth Schmiesing

EPA Releases New Proposal Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water

On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” Federal…more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Nadeem Schwen

The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act: Minnesota Becomes the 18th State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

On May 24, 2024, Governor Walz signed into law the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA). This landmark law is the first set of comprehensive consumer privacy standards specific to Minnesota residents. The law will take…more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Noreen Sedgeman

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements as of January 1

Companies have new reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed as part of an anti-money laundering regime. The CTA requires a government-maintained registry of beneficial…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Corruption

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Evan Sheets

A Guide to Raising Capital for Real Estate Transactions

The pool of individuals and businesses that own or are interested in acquiring real estate investments has never been deeper. With a plethora of asset types ranging from single-family homes to downtown skyscrapers – with…more

Investment Adviser, Investment Funds, Professional Liability, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investments

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Tim Sitzmann

Battles Over Demand Letters: Lessons From 'The F Word'

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When a big corporation sends you a cease-and-desist letter, make … ale? This is what Jeff Britton, owner of Exit 6 Pub and Brewery in Cottleville, Mo., chose to do after he…more

Breweries, Cease and Desist, Copyright, Demand Letter, Offensive Language

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John Stern

Winthrop & Weinstine Summary of Revenue Procedure 2014-12

Scope of the Guidance & General Information - 1. Application of the Guidance is limited to allocations of HTC from Buildings that are placed in service on or after December 30, 2013. 2. This means the Guidance does…more

Income Taxes, Net Investment Income, Safe Harbors, State Taxes, Tax Credits

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Eric Swanson

2022 Primary Results

With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the eight…more

Election Results, Governors, Political Candidates, Political Parties, Primary Elections

See all updates »

Todd Urness

Winthrop & Weinstine Summary of Revenue Procedure 2014-12

Scope of the Guidance & General Information - 1. Application of the Guidance is limited to allocations of HTC from Buildings that are placed in service on or after December 30, 2013. 2. This means the Guidance does…more

Income Taxes, Net Investment Income, Safe Harbors, State Taxes, Tax Credits

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Michele Vaillancourt

2021 Virtual Shareholder Annual Meetings

Many companies held virtual annual shareholder meetings in 2020. This was principally the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related state shutdowns or stay-at-home orders. Typically, companies switched from the more…more

Board of Directors, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Meetings, Shareholders

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Steven Vogel

What You Need to Know About the Minnesota Supreme Court Decision on Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision recognizing the tort of “negligent selection of an independent contractor.” This development holds significant implications for businesses that engage independent…more

Duty of Care, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Human Resources Professionals

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Thomas Walker

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family and…more

Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals

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Joseph Windler

2022 Primary Results

With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the eight…more

Election Results, Governors, Political Candidates, Political Parties, Primary Elections

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Jacob Woodard

The Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements as of January 1

Companies have new reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed as part of an anti-money laundering regime. The CTA requires a government-maintained registry of beneficial…more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Corruption

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