What is a Registered Designated Caregiver? A registered designated caregiver is someone over the age of 18 who assists a medical cannabis patient by administering cannabis, picking up medical cannabis from a distributor, or, – new effective July 1!… Read More

Many Minnesota contractors have previously entered into agreements with homeowners, commonly referred to as insurance contingent contracts, but also known as “subject to” or “price agreeable” contracts, to perform storm restor… Read More

TL;DR The Employee Misclassification Law will transform the MN construction industry. The agencies involved have extraordinary powers to police it. Contractors need to be prepared to provide extensive documentation on demand to avoid potentially crus… Read More

By Jen Randolph Reise, Head of Business and Cannabis Law TL;DR: Minnesota’s 2024 Legislative session is over and we have the final package of tweaks to the Minnesota Cannabis licensing regime. A first licensing round for social equity applicant… Read More

TL;DR A handful of significant alterations to HF 4444 in recent days have improved the outlook for MN independent contractors. Although the fundamentals of the bill remain the same, and MN independent contractors still need clarification in multiple… Read More

Newly proposed Minnesota legislation has made it clear that the old ways of conducting business as a contractor may soon be over. HF 4444 proposes perhaps the most expansive changes in Minnesota construction law ever. The bill alleges to do so by for… Read More

MN-OCM’s long-awaited 2024 bill proposes a round of temporary licenses for social equity applicants, tweaks to who qualifies, and caps on license types generally – including NO cap on microlicenses, which is great news for Minnesota entrepreneurs… Read More

Starting January 1, 2024, Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law reshaped the landscape for employers. While navigating new policies can feel daunting, understanding ESST’s implications can empower you to proactively manage your… Read More