While the Ebola outbreak has mostly faded from American headlines, until this past Saturday, hundreds of Minnesotans were prepared to deploy to Liberia to support U.S. efforts to contain the virus. The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was first reported in March 2014, and the current epidemic has now killed more than all other known...

In today’s environment, banks face an ever-changing set of rules and regulations with regard to lending, portfolio management, fees and even operational issues. Given the speed at which the environment can change, it’s important that a bank has a trusted partner who can guide them through the complex web of rules and regulations. A skilled...

Recently, the Minnesota Court of Appeals had the opportunity to address the amount of discretion trial judges have in setting child support for Minnesota parents, specifically when determining child support for a self-employed individual. Judges first calculate child support based on the presumptive guidelines that are set by Minnesota Statute; but then judges may “deviate”...

People in Minnesota who owe back taxes may be able to settle their debt with the Internal Revenue Service for less than what they owe. Individuals who meet certain requirements may qualify for the Offer in Compromise program. However, an Offer in Compromise might not be approved unless the IRS has already given the individual...

According to reports, new legislation signed by the governor of Minnesota on April 11 will affect the operation and formation of limited liability companies. The new legislation that was adopted is called the Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. By adopting the new law, the state’s existing corporation based model will be changed to...

Many small businesses in Minnesota are owned and run by families. It is worth noting that there are multiple regulations that affect family businesses. A business may be taxed differently depending on how the business is structured and whether or not family members are employed by the business. Following are some guidelines for operating a...

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...