Insights and alerts from North Star Law Group
The Aroma of Change: Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Odor, ALONE, is Insufficient to Support Probable Cause Under the Automobile Exception
September 18th, 2023
Contributor: Matthew Overcast
Background: In recent years, the legalization of cannabis has been a hot topic of debate and controversy in many states across the United States. As more states move towards decriminalization or even full legalization, questions arise regarding how t…
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Beware of Liquidated Damage Clauses in Residential Construction
August 28th, 2023
AUGUST 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its ruling today in Smart Construction, Inc. v. Dean Suchy, A22-1524. The case dealt with whether a liquidated damages clause was valid. You can read the entire decision by c…
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Categories: Construction
North Star Cannabis Law in the News
August 7th, 2023
Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize adult-use (recreational) cannabis on August 1, and North Star’s lawyers were ready with the scoop. Racket.MN talked to Jen on August 1 about what is legal now – and isn’t. Check it out here: L…
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Categories: Cannabis
New Wage Theft Liability Litigation
May 25th, 2023
Very soon Governor Walz is expected to sign into law a new bill that greatly expands parties who may be held liable for wage theft. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2023. A General Contractor will now assume the liability for wage theft vio…
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Categories: Business
Minnesota Cannabis Legalization
May 22nd, 2023
The Minnesota cannabis legalization bill H.F. 100, which passed both the House and Senate in May 2023, will make Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for both adult-use cannabis and…
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Categories: Cannabis
