Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. 8000 Flour Exchange Building 310 Fourth Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 612.455.0500
Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. 8000 Flour Exchange Building 310 Fourth Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 612.455.0500

DOT Final Rule on Hours of Service Takes Effect

One of the most recurrent allegations in trucking accidents is that the accident occurred because the driver was fatigued from driving “out of hours.” This means that the driver was in violation of federal regulations regarding the maximum number of driving hours or hours of service. 49 C.F.R. § 395.3. The FMCSA issued a final […]

Avoid Drafting Mistakes and Ensure the Enforceability of Your Company’s Non-Compete

Two cases demonstrate how drafting errors in a non-compete agreement can invalidate the agreement. In Burke v. Fine, the court concluded that a non-compete clause terminated with an employment agreement because the non-compete clause did not contain any “survival” language. In Western Forms v. Pickell, poor drafting of an employment agreement led the court to […]