Insights and alerts from North Star Law Group
Top Lawyers 2025 Minnesota Monthly
July 22nd, 2025
North Star Law Group is Proud to announce that SEVEN of our attorneys were recognized as Top Lawyers 2025 Minnesota Monthly. Each year, Minnesota Monthly releases its highly anticipated list of the state’s Top Lawyers—a recognition that carries r…
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North Star Law: Where Results Drive Real Change
July 8th, 2025
Contributor: Daniel Adkins
CASE RESULT: State v. M.P.T Charges: First-Degree Drug Possession and Felon in Possession of a Firearm In February 2025, North Star Law achieved a powerful result that helped change a man’s life. Attorney Dan convinced a conservative judge to rejec…
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Categories: Criminal
New Minnesota Laws - What to Know
July 3rd, 2025
Contributor: James Gempeler
New Minnesota Laws to take effect as of July 1, 2025 Several new Minnesota Laws go into effect as of July 1, 2025. These policies stretch from new motorcycle laws to new regulations surrounding content creation and minors. Motorcycle Maneuvers Now Pe…
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Categories: Criminal
Why Minnesota Business Owners Must Prioritize Worker Classification Compliance
June 23rd, 2025
Why Minnesota Business Owners Must Prioritize Worker Classification Compliance Minnesota’s new misclassification law is transforming how companies engage independent contractors and employees—specifically in construction, trades, and gig work. Co…
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Categories: Construction
When the Stakes Are High: Why Experience Matters in Criminal Defense
June 11th, 2025
At North Star Law Group, we don’t just handle criminal defense—we master it. When your reputation, your livelihood, and your freedom are on the line, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a defense team that thrives under pressure, understan…
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Categories: Criminal
Dealing with Tariffs and Price Changes in Construction
May 27th, 2025
Contributor: John Greniuk
Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unpredictable tariffs have created new challenges for the construction industry. With fluctuating costs on materials like steel, lumber, stone, and even essential machinery and tools, navigating today’…
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Minnesota's Paid Leave: Key Considerations for Employers
May 5th, 2025
Minnesota’s Paid Leave: Key Considerations for Employers Minnesota’s Paid Leave program is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing a major shift in workplace leave policies. Designed to support employees facing critical life events…
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Categories: Business
Minnesota's Clean Slate Law
April 29th, 2025
Contributor: James Gempeler
In 2023, Minnesota became the twelfth state to enact “Clean Slate” legislation, which was supposed to offer automatic criminal expungements to over 500,000 Minnesotan residents. Many Minnesotans who were looking forward to, and depending on, the…
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Categories: Criminal
BOI Reporting No Longer Required
April 25th, 2025
Contributor: Nikki Murray
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Update – April 25, 2025 In our last blog post, we discussed the uncertainty surrounding the status of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. At the time, the law was in flux, leaving ma…
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Categories: Business
Interior Designers Need to be Licensed Contractors
March 14th, 2025
Contributor: John Greniuk
Interior Designers Need to be Licensed Contractors Under Minnesota law, anyone managing two or more trades on a job site needs to be a licensed General Contractor. Minnesota Law Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry (“DOLI”) mandates…
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