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David Aafedt

Important Updates on Telehealth Coverage for Medicare Providers

Providers who offer telehealth services to Medicare patients take note: many key telehealth flexibilities that have been in effect since the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire on March 31, 2025. These changes are… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Controlled Substances, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Final Rules, Health Care Providers

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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

Legislative Top 5: Special Edition - Minnesota Projects Budget Surplus for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) delivered the delayed February budget and economic forecast today. While MMB projects a $456 million surplus for the FY 2026-27 biennium, this projected surplus is now $160 million lower… more

Debt, Financial Planning, Legislative Agendas, Public Finance, Revenue

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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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Robert Box

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Change Becomes Effective January 1, 2025

As discussed in our recent Employment Law Update Webinar, the Minnesota Legislature passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session… more

Earned Sick and Safe Time Act, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Rachel Brygger

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Change Becomes Effective January 1, 2025

As discussed in our recent Employment Law Update Webinar, the Minnesota Legislature passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session… more

Earned Sick and Safe Time Act, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Bill Burdett

Holding Government Contractors Accountable: Safeguarding Taxpayer Data

Taxpayer confidentiality isn’t just a legal technicality—it’s a fundamental pillar of trust in the U.S. tax system. Federal law is designed to ensure that individuals and businesses can comply with tax obligations without fear… more

Data Breach, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, Federal Contractors

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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

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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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 Bengtson Cook

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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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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Aimée 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 Diehm

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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John Donovan, III

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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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Michael Fellerman

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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Christianna Finnern

Important Updates on Telehealth Coverage for Medicare Providers

Providers who offer telehealth services to Medicare patients take note: many key telehealth flexibilities that have been in effect since the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire on March 31, 2025. These changes are… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Controlled Substances, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Final Rules, Health Care Providers

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Jacob Flom

What Minnesota’s New Trust Law Means for You

Minnesota is implementing changes to the laws that govern trusts, estates, and powers of attorney, with most of the changes effective August 1, 2025. These legislative updates modernize long-standing rules, streamline the trust… more

Beneficiaries, Directed Trustees, Dynasty Trust, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Duty

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Gerald Fornwald

From Lottery to Launch: What Comes Next for Minnesota Cannabis Licensees

On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of potential… more

Business Licenses, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Government Agencies, Marijuana

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Greta Gangestad

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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Mark Gleeman

Employment Law Update: Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Court Ruling Vacating DOL 2024 Overtime Rule

On November 15, 2024, a federal court judge in the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) 2024 rule that raised the salary minimums for overtime-exempt employees under the Fair Labor… more

Corporate Counsel, Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Maggie Green

Important Updates on Telehealth Coverage for Medicare Providers

Providers who offer telehealth services to Medicare patients take note: many key telehealth flexibilities that have been in effect since the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire on March 31, 2025. These changes are… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Controlled Substances, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Final Rules, Health Care Providers

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Cianna Halloran

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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Thomas Hanson

Legislative Top 5: Special Edition - Minnesota Projects Budget Surplus for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) delivered the delayed February budget and economic forecast today. While MMB projects a $456 million surplus for the FY 2026-27 biennium, this projected surplus is now $160 million lower… more

Debt, Financial Planning, Legislative Agendas, Public Finance, Revenue

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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

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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

Important Updates on Telehealth Coverage for Medicare Providers

Providers who offer telehealth services to Medicare patients take note: many key telehealth flexibilities that have been in effect since the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire on March 31, 2025. These changes are… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Controlled Substances, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Final Rules, Health Care Providers

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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

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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

Do You Use Packaging? If So, You Need To Know About Minnesota's New Packaging Law And The Upcoming Deadline Of July 1, 2025

Minnesota is now the fifth state—joining Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California—to pass what are called “extended producer responsibility” laws, in line with a growing trend across the country. In 2024, Minnesota enacted the… more

Compliance Dates, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Filing Deadlines, New Legislation, Producers

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Rachel Kurth

From Lottery to Launch: What Comes Next for Minnesota Cannabis Licensees

On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of potential… more

Business Licenses, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Government Agencies, Marijuana

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Kristopher 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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Candice Long

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Change Becomes Effective January 1, 2025

As discussed in our recent Employment Law Update Webinar, the Minnesota Legislature passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session… more

Earned Sick and Safe Time Act, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, 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

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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Rafi Mottahedeh

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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

Q&A on Consumer Protection Law Changes: No more “Junk Fees,” “Taylor Swift” Ticket Upcharges, or Undisclosed Auto-renewal Contracts

Starting this year, there are a swath of new state and federal consumer protection laws that have already or will soon go into effect, impacting a broad range of businesses across industry types. Whether you are an established… more

Consumer Contracts, Consumer Protection Laws, Disclosure Requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Fees

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Kayla Payne

What Minnesota’s New Trust Law Means for You

Minnesota is implementing changes to the laws that govern trusts, estates, and powers of attorney, with most of the changes effective August 1, 2025. These legislative updates modernize long-standing rules, streamline the trust… more

Beneficiaries, Directed Trustees, Dynasty Trust, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Duty

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Vincent Pecora

The Basics: Stablecoins and The GENIUS Act

A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value—most often pegged to the U.S. dollar—by being backed 1:1 with reserves. Think of it as a digital IOU: for every $1-pegged coin in circulation, the… more

Digital Assets, Federal Reserve, FinTech, New Legislation, OCC

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Joel Peters-Fransen

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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Jon Peterson

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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Laura Pfeiffer

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Change Becomes Effective January 1, 2025

As discussed in our recent Employment Law Update Webinar, the Minnesota Legislature passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session… more

Earned Sick and Safe Time Act, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Mark Pihart

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Change Becomes Effective January 1, 2025

As discussed in our recent Employment Law Update Webinar, the Minnesota Legislature passed and amended several statutes significantly impacting employment laws in Minnesota during the 2024 session… more

Earned Sick and Safe Time Act, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Andrea Rau

Lobbyist Expansion – A Brief History

The 2023 Legislature passed a suite of new laws that expanded who must register as a lobbyist, particularly in regards to lobbying local governments. (A description of those changes can be found here.) While the prior law only… more

Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, Legislative Agendas, Lobbying

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John Redpath

Tariffs and Business Sales: Using Earnouts to Bridge Valuation Gaps in M&A Deals

Recent changes in U.S. trade policy have created a lot of uncertainty for business owners, especially those who buy or sell products internationally. New and proposed tariffs (taxes on imported goods), along with retaliatory… more

Acquisitions, Corporate Counsel, Cross-Border Transactions, Earn-Outs, International Trade

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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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Vanessa Runtsch

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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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Suncica Sejdinovic

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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Maxwell Shapiro

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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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Timothy 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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Catherine Sjoberg

From Lottery to Launch: What Comes Next for Minnesota Cannabis Licensees

On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of potential… more

Business Licenses, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Government Agencies, Marijuana

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Regina Staudacher

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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

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Michael Terres

Sweeping Budgetary and Tax Legislation Enacted, Impacting All Sectors

On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). The following day, President Trump signed the bill into law, marking a key milestone in his second-term… more

Business Taxes, Clean Energy, Energy Tax Incentives, Investment Tax Credits, New Legislation

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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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Nicholas Valle

From Lottery to Launch: What Comes Next for Minnesota Cannabis Licensees

On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of potential… more

Business Licenses, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Government Agencies, Marijuana

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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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Jeremy Walls

Tariffs and Business Sales: Using Earnouts to Bridge Valuation Gaps in M&A Deals

Recent changes in U.S. trade policy have created a lot of uncertainty for business owners, especially those who buy or sell products internationally. New and proposed tariffs (taxes on imported goods), along with retaliatory… more

Acquisitions, Corporate Counsel, Cross-Border Transactions, Earn-Outs, International Trade

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Hazel Wang

The New and Improved Delaware General Corporation Law: What You Need to Know

On March 25, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that are designed to reduce excessive stockholder litigation and reinforce the authority of… more

Board of Directors, Conflicts of Interest, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware General Corporation Law

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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

FinCEN Exempts U.S. Companies from CTA Reporting — But Legal Uncertainty Remains

Key Development: FinCEN Limits CTA Reporting to Foreign Entities — For Now On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule (IFR) that significantly narrows the reporting… more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Requirements

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