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Running a business in Minnesota is exciting, but it also comes with responsibilities. One of the most important responsibilities is protecting your company from legal and financial risks. The right contracts don’t just keep you compliant—they set… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Federal Trademarks TLDR: Business owners likely do not need to register federal trademarks unless their brand or slogan is highly unique and is used in multiple states’ markets nationwide. What Is a Trademark? A federal trademark is a registration… Read More

The CTA and FinCEN BOI Reporting Has Been Reinstated TL;DR: BOI reporting requirements are back and reports must be completed by Jan 13, 2025. (Updated as of 2/19 – this requirement has an extension of March 21) What Changed? On December 23, 20… Read More

Ongoing litigation in Texas stops the clock on BOI filing for small businesses. The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”):… Read More

What Happens to a Joint Business in a Divorce in Minnesota? Divorcing couples in Minnesota who co-own a business face unique challenges as they navigate the division of marital property. A joint business is often one of the most valuable assets in a… Read More

What is FinCEN? On January 1, 2024, companies are required to report information to the U.S. Government about who owns and controls the business. This rule was promulgated by Congress in 2021 through the Corporate Transparency Act. This Act was creat… Read More