In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”) into law. At this point in time, the United States workforce was experiencing large growth and many new workers were women. The FMLA was designed to provide relief to employees who intended to raise a family or needed time off […]
V. John Ella to Present at American Payroll Association
TMB shareholder V. John Ella will speak at the August 16, 2018 meeting of the American Payroll Association – NorthStar Chapter on August 16, 2018. The title of his presentation is “Bonus and Commission Plans – Careful Drafting Can Avoid Problems.” The theme of his discussion will be that ambiguous bonus and commission arrangements with […]
Executive Employment Law Published by V. John Ella
TMB Shareholder V. John Ella has published a new book entitled, “Executive Employment Law – A Handbook for Minnesota Executives.” The book provides tips on: Negotiating an employment agreement; Understanding executive compensation; Obtaining a severance package; Fighting a non-compete; Avoiding litigation when joining a competitor; and Protecting your career. The book also contains a glossary […]
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Revocation of Professional Licenses
In a rare case of a professional licensee challenging a determination by a professional licensing board, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the determination by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (“Nursing Board”) to revoke a Minnesota nurse’s registered nurse (RN) license as well as her advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. In the Matter of Sharon Beth […]
TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers, Rising Star
Four Trepanier MacGillis Battina attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers ® magazine. TMB shareholder James C. MacGillis has been named as a Super Lawyer in the area of Business/Corporate Law. TMB shareholders Craig W. Trepanier and V. John Ella have been named Super Lawyers in the areas […]
V. John Ella Quoted in Twin Cities Business on Medical Marijuana
TMB shareholder V. John Ella was quoted in the July 2018 issue of Twin Cities Business in article by Liz Fedor entitled “To Test or Not to Test.” The article discusses how some employers are dropping marijuana testing because they are “desperate to fill jobs.” Ella was quoted as being familiar with this trend, but […]
Clarifying an Employment Agreement
Ambiguities in contracts breed litigation. Recently, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota issued a ruling in Riddle v. Geckobyte.com, Inc. concerning the ambiguity and vagueness of the parties’ employment contract. The decision demonstrates how unclear contracts keep parties in court and out of business. Background of the Dispute Plaintiff Jeffrey Riddle […]
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Increase Minnesota Tax Revenue by up to $200 Million
On June 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned Quill Corp v. North Dakota, which prohibited states from collecting sales tax on sales made over the internet. Under this previous holding, online retailers, without a physical presence in the state, were not required to collect sales tax on transactions made with citizens of the state. This holding applied to remote sellers […]
V. John Ella Elected to MSBA Labor & Employment Law Council
TMB shareholder V. John Ella was recently elected to a two-year term (2018-2020) on the Minnesota State Bar Association (“MSBA”) Labor & Employment Law Section Governing Council. With approximately 750 members, the Labor & Employment Law Section is one of the largest sections of the MSBA. V. John Ella is certified by the MSBA as a Labor & […]
Ella to Co-Present Webinar on Advocacy Before Professional Licensing Boards
professional licensing defense attorney V. John Ella to present webinar on Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
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