Most business owners in Minnesota would consider it unwise to enter into an important agreement without first having it scrutinized by an attorney, and even those who proceeded without legal advice would likely insist that the agreement be put into writing. However, the dockets of courts around the country are filled with disputes that have...

Minnesota entrepreneurs and investors who wish to make a new business by combining existing businesses into a more efficient and profitable company may consider seeking a merger with another venture. In general, most mergers can be placed into one of five different categories. These merger types may be easily understood by the relationship that the...

A contract dispute between Dish Network and Turner Broadcasting has led to Dish subscribers in Minnesota and around the country losing the ability to view seven channels through their subscription service. In addition to CNN, Dish customers can no longer view Headline News, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, CNN en Espanol, Boomerang and truTV, according...

In Minnesota, a custody order must establish a child’s physical custody and primary residence. But nowhere in Minnesota’s family law statutes is the term “primary residence” defined. The primary residence definition is important because under Minnesota Statute Section 518.175, subd. 5(a), a court shall modify a parenting time order if it would serve the best interests...

An individual or business involved in a commercial real estate transaction may have a specific goal in buying or selling the property. However, there may be many legal issues that are not familiar to those involved. Legal assistance during such a transaction may be important to ensure that your interests are represented and that you...

Minnesota residents who own and operate a business enterprise should be cognizant of the federal and state tax laws that affect them. There are four general types of federal tax. Each one has its own characteristics and should be considered separately. Any business that is registered with the state of Minnesota, with the exception of...

When a Minnesota business divorce includes an ongoing business as an asset, there are many interesting and complex issues which need to be addressed. Valuing a business is an art, not a science, and there is no precise, perfect method of measuring a business’s value. That said, there are various components to a business which...