Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis Update -
We assisted multiple clients in completing and submitting their adult-use cannabis license applications to the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”), and we continue to monitor how and...more
5/27/2025
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Retail Market ,
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Tax Revenues
As the demand for clean energy and transportation grows, so does the need for rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used, from small toys to electric cars to large energy storage systems. While some...more
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued several significant decisions that employers doing business in Minnesota should be aware of. Here are a few highlights of recent Eight Circuit Decisions that have addressed...more
6/25/2024
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Wage and Hour
As the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session came to a chaotic close on May 20, numerous changes to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342 were sent to the Governor’s desk to build on the already existing cannabis regulatory structure....more
6/25/2024
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Governor Walz ,
Inspections ,
License Applications ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Product Recalls ,
Social Equity Programs ,
State Legislatures
The beginning of a new year, or new fiscal year, can often bring changes to a company’s workforce. Many businesses will perform or complete performance reviews and implement compensation changes based on the prior year. The...more
Two recent decisions by the Minnesota Court of Appeals will impact Minnesota businesses facing potential discrimination claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). In Andrea Anderson v. Aitkin Pharmacy Services, LLC,...more
The gig economy has had a substantial impact on employment nationwide, and Minnesota is no different. Minneapolis in particular has been a hotbed for disputes between rideshare companies and local lawmakers trying to increase...more