Employers concerned about the enforceability of restrictive covenants can breathe a little easier for now. A Texas federal court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) final rule banning non-compete agreements (the…
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Since Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President just over two weeks ago, speculation has swirled about the identity of her pick for the Vice Presidential candidate…
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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…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Finance & Banking
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…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Family Law
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…
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/ Business Torts, Labor & Employment Law
As discussed in our prior alert concerning the FTC final rule banning non-competes, litigation has threatened the final rule’s enforcement and implementation…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Labor & Employment Law, Consumer Protection
Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL’s”) final rule on salary minimums for exempt employees (the “Overtime Rule”) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) has come into effect. This rule applies to…
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This month, our appellate team comprised of Gerry Fornwald, Kyle Kroll, and Cianna Halloran prevailed at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in obtaining victory for our client, an American distributor. The case involved a…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
A new Minnesota law comes into effect on August 1, 2024, which flags the importance of addressing insurance coverage within your estate plan, especially if your plan utilizes transfer on death deeds. A transfer on death deed…
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The 2024 legislative session saw the Minnesota Legislature make a number of sweeping changes and clarifications to the State’s one-year-old cannabis statute. And in recent days, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) added…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Consumer Protection
Several new and revised statutes passed by the Minnesota Legislature significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Following last year’s significant changes to Minnesota’s lobbyist regulations, Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills that further amend these provisions. The Elections Omnibus bill, H.F. 4772 (MN Session Laws 2024, Chapter…
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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…
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/ Business Torts, Consumer Protection, Privacy
Deadline is Here -
The 2024 Legislative Session will end with no time to spare. Legislative leaders have rationed the allotted 120 session days so that every last one will be used, with day 120 coinciding with the…
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/ Constitutional Law, Elections & Politics, Government Contracting
Time’s Almost Up -
As the House and Senate work towards the May 20 adjournment date, the Legislature is rapidly running out of time. With the conclusion of the House and Senate floor sessions on Thursday, May 9, only five…
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