Ending a marriage is difficult for many reasons, but one of the biggest challenges people face during the process is dividing assets. Dividing assets is the point at which many divorces become especially contentious because both spouses are often motivated to exit the...
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Employers in the “Gig Economy”: 3 Precautions you Must Take
If you operate a business in Minnesota, you are likely aware of the growing popularity of the "gig economy." This phrase refers to a workforce made up increasingly of people who work for multiple employers and often work in a temporary capacity. If you participate in...
When a Business Dispute is a Family Matter
Conflict within a small business is stressful and difficult, as it is within a family. These stressors combine when a dispute arises within a family-run business. Add in a divorce and the tension can rise to a fever pitch. We know that business succession planning is...
4 Elements that Could Make a Noncompete Unenforceable
Whether you are a Minnesota employer or employee, noncompete agreements are not something to take lightly. These documents are impactful on an employer because, if done incorrectly, they leave the employer's legitimate business interests unprotected. They are...
Federal Estate Tax Limits Increased, Minnesota Limits Remain Low
The recent federal tax overhaul has had a significant impact on the estate tax. Previously, individuals could shelter up to $5.49 million in assets from federal estate taxes; married couples could shelter $10.98 million. The new law increased that limit to an...