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Back-Dated Non-Compete Ancillary to New Employment Does Not Require Independent Consideration
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DOT Final Rules on Cell Phones and Texting While Driving Take Effect
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Agricultural Equipment Dealership Act
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Went Into Effect on November 21, 2009
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Minneapolis Wage Theft Ordinance Takes Effect January 1, 2020
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Minnesota House Bill Banning Non-Competes Stalls in Committee
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Minnesota Human Rights Act Clarified by Pair of Supreme Court Decisions
Minnesota Human Rights Act Protects Against Failure to Accommodate Religious Beliefs, Eighth Circuit Holds
Minnesota Invasion of Privacy Claim Found to be Properly Pled by Federal Court
Minnesota Non-Compete Agreement Declared Unenforceable and Ineligible for “Blue-Pencil”
Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Passes Last Hurdle, Expected to be Signed Into Law
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Minnesota Non-Compete Reform – Could the Law Change in 2020?
Minnesota Operating Agreements: Previously Important, Now Essential for Minnesota LLCs
Minnesota PCA Agencies and Home Health Care Businesses Face Increasing Regulatory Burdens
Minnesota Personnel Records Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Professional Licensing Standards Clarified by Court of Appeals
Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Now in Effect
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Amended (Again)
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Expanded; Clarified.
Minnesota Sales Representative Statutes
Minnesota Sexual Harassment Law Reviewed by State’s Supreme Court
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Employers to Limit Payment of Accrued PTO to Discharged Employees
Minnesota Supreme Court Attempts to Clarify Payment of Wages Act and Safe Harbor Provision
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for MHRA Sexual Harassment and Aiding and Abetting Claims
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands Hostile Work Environment Cause of Action
Minnesota Supreme Court Finds that “Predominant Purpose” Test Applies to Determine Whether Contract for Both Goods and Intangible Assets is Subject to the Uniform Commercial Code
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds a Non-Compete Agreement Cannot Mandate an Injunction
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Interference with Non-Compete May be Justified by Reliance on Advice from Legal Counsel
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Basketball Coach is not a “Public Figure” Under Defamation Law
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Reallocation of Damages to Severally Liable Parties
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects the Federal Plausibility Standard of Iqbal and Twombly and Upholds Minnesota’s Traditional Pleading Standard
Minnesota Supreme Court Weighs In On Whistleblower Act
Minnesota Termination of Sales Rep Statute Held to Apply to Claims Against Canadian Company
Minnesota Unfair Competition Law
Minnesota Wage Theft Law Takes Effect on July 1, 2019
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claims – State Supreme Court Upholds Right to Jury Trial
Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act Turns 30
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Causes Confusion
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Goes into Effect
Minnesota’s Merger, Conversion, and Domestication of Business Entity Laws Revised
Misclassification of Sales Employees Under Wage and Hour Laws
Mississippi Sales Representative Statutes
Missouri Sales Representative Statutes
MN Supreme Court Affirms Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
Modifying Mid-Stream Non-Compete Agreements Under Minnesota Law
Montana Sales Representative Statutes
Municipal Non-Compete Ordinances – Could it Happen in Minnesota?
Must a Whistleblower Act with the Purpose of “Exposing an Illegality?”
Nebraska Sales Representative Statutes
Nevada Sales Representative Statutes
New Hampshire Sales Representative Statutes
New Jersey Sales Representative Statutes
New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims for Minnesota Employers
New Mexico Sales Representative Statutes
New Minnesota LLC Act Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2018
New Minnesota Privacy Law Creates Cause of Action for Dissemination of “Deep Fakes”
New Notice Requirements Effective Immediately Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
New Notice Requirements for Employers Under the ACA
New Operating Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Registration Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Regulations Require Federal Contractors to Notify Employees of Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
New York Sales Representative Statutes
NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Receive Non-Final Office Action for Trademark Application
NLRB Announces New Joint-Employer Standard
NLRB Guidance on Social Media Policies
NLRB Requires Private Employers to Notify Employees of Right to Unionize by April 30, 2012
NLRB Upholds Employee Termination Due to Mocking Facebook Posts
No Protection from Unemployment Retaliation
Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Assignable Under Minnesota Law?
Non-Compete Litigation Is on the Rise
North Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
North Dakota Non-Compete Law Amended
North Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Nurse Staffing Companies in Minnesota Must Avoid Restrictions on Direct Hire
Obama Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Grant Paid Sick Leave
Ohio Sales Representative Statutes
Oklahoma Sales Representative Statutes
Oregon Sales Representative Statutes
Overview of FMCSA Regulations Applicable to Interstate Drivers
Overview of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act
Pennsylvania Sales Representative Statutes
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps are Exempt From Overtime Under FLSA
Playing Defense: How Trademark Protection Can Enhance and Protect Your Brand
Profits Interests, Service Provider Executives, and the Non-Employee Employee
Progress Achieved Through Minnesota’s WESA Grant Implementation
Property Manager Duties under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act
Recent Amendments to Minnesota Unpaid Wages Laws (Minnesota Statutes Sections 181.13 and 181.14)
Recent Amendments to the FMLA and Department of Labor FMLA Regulations
Recent Changes to Federal Tobacco Laws and Regulations
Recent Changes to Minnesota CBD and Hemp Laws
Recent Changes to Minnesota Medical Marijuana Laws as Part of Omnibus Health Bill and Recreational Cannabis Update
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees Is a Matter for the Jury to Decide
Recruiters at Staffing and Consulting Companies May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Reprimand by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Affirmed on Appeal
Request for Injunction Denied in Minnesota Breach of Duty of Loyalty Lawsuit
Rhode Island Sales Representative Statutes
Row Over Riparian Rights in Wisconsin Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
Schmit Towing, Inc. v. Frovik: Independent Consideration is Not Required for Non-Compete Agreements With Independent Contractors
Second Circuit Clarifies When Unpaid Interns Are FLSA Employees
Settling for an Unsecured Judgment May Be Unsettling
Seventh Circuit Expands Protection of Confidential Information
Six-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Small Business Loans Available to Minnesota Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Softchoice, Inc. v. Schmidt: Minnesota Court Addresses Enforceability of Two Non-Competes
South Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
South Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Stock Transfer to Spouse to Dilute Stock Levied Against by Creditors Violated Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
Strategies to Reduce Collection Problems
Supreme Court Limits the Definition of “Supervisor”
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Increase Minnesota Tax Revenue by up to $200 Million
Supreme Court Upholds That Mortgage-Loan Officers Are Not Exempt Under The FLSA
Surprising Non-Compete Decision from Minnesota Court of Appeals Enforces “Boilerplate” Remedies Clause
Tennessee Sales Representative Statutes
Texas Sales Representative Statutes
Thaler v. Perlmutter – Copyright Act Requires Authors to be Human
The Blue Pencil Doctrine in Minnesota
The Dodd-Frank Act: Expansion of Whistleblower Protections
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Sick Leave, and Unemployment – What Minnesota Employers Need to Know
The Legal Difference Between a Minnesota Employee and Independent Contractor
The Minnesota Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine
The Trouble with Equality: 50-50 “Partnerships” and the Dangers of Impasse
Third Circuit Holds College Athletes May Be Employees Under New Test
Tips for Preventing, Deterring, and Identifying Employee Fraud
Tortious Interference – The Triangular Tort
Tortious Interference Elements Changed in Third Restatement of Torts
Trade Secret Dispute Between Waymo and Uber Offers Lessons
Trade Secret Law: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Test for Unpaid Internships
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Forms
Understanding A Lawsuit In Minnesota
Unjust Enrichment Claim Not a Viable Alternative to Piercing Corporate Veil
Unpaid Internships Pose Legal Traps for Employers
Updated FCRA Disclosure Forms Impact Minnesota Employers
USCIS Issues New I-9 Form
Use of Credit Checks by Minnesota Employers in the Employment Context
Use of Employees’ Social Media Accounts Must Be “Authorized”
Utah Sales Representative Statutes
Vermont Sales Representative Statutes
Vicarious Liability of Minnesota Employers for Auto Accidents Caused by Employees
Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy – U.S. Supreme Court Holds Copyright Act Places No Time Limit on Infringement Damages
Washington D.C. Sales Representative Statutes
Washington Sales Representative Statutes
West Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
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Wisconsin Sales Representative Statutes
Wisconsin Trade Secrets Claim Results in Attorney’s Fees for Bad Faith
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$1 Million Jury Verdict Reversed in Tubby Smith and U of M Litigation
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8th Circuit Ruling on Iowa Non-Competes Raises Interesting Implications
8th Circuit Weighs in on Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Case
Agreements Not to Contest Unemployment Claims Are Now Unlawful
Agreements to Agree: Are They Enforceable?
Alabama Sales Representative Statutes
Alaska Sales Representative Statutes
ALJ Finds Individual Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses Violate NLRA Section 7 Rights
Amendments to Minnesota Human Rights Act Provide New Defenses to Disability Accessibility Claims Against Businesses
An Employee’s Duty of Loyalty Under Minnesota Law
Annual Business Renewals Will Prevent Administrative Dissolution by Secretary of State
Aon Corp. v. Haskins: Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete Agreement Based on Incentive Plan That Could Be Canceled at Any Time
Appellate Court Clarifies Elements of Conversion, Civil Theft, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Misrepresentation Claims
Apple Sued for Right to Publicity by Singer of 70s R&B Song Sampled by Jamie xx
Arizona Sales Representative Statutes
Arkansas Sales Representative Statutes
Avoid Drafting Mistakes and Ensure the Enforceability of Your Company’s Non-Compete
Back-Dated Non-Compete Ancillary to New Employment Does Not Require Independent Consideration
Breach of Contract Judgment Reversed: Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Whether a Contract is “Ambiguous” is not a Question for the Jury
Breaking the Bank for a Minority Shareholder Buyout
California Sales Representative Statutes
Can a Nurse Administer Botox Injections without a Prescription in Minnesota?
Certain Bona Fide Executives May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Challenge to Minneapolis Minimum Wage Ordinance Rejected by State Supreme Court
Challenges Mount to DOL Fiduciary Duty Rule
Charging the Cost of Uniforms to the Employee: Employer Beware!
Choice of Business Form for a Professional Firm
Claim for Unpaid Commissions where Commission Plan was Altered After Sale and Claim for Post-Termination Commissions Under Minnesota Law Result in Split Decision by Federal Appeals Court
Clarifying an Employment Agreement
Colorado Sales Representative Statutes
Commercial Drivers Required to Self-Certify
Common Law Fraud and Misrepresentation in Minnesota
Congress Amends FMLA for Families With Armed Forces Service Members
Congress Limits Executive Compensation for Businesses Receiving Financial Relief Related to Coronavirus
Connecticut Sales Representative Statutes
Considerations for Incorporating Your Entity in Delaware vs. Minnesota
Copyright Law Basics – Guidance from a Minnesota Attorney
Corporate Officer may be Personally Liable for Defamation According to Minnesota Supreme Court
Count of Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Survives Dismissal in Claim for Payment for Stock Ancillary to Employment Agreement
Court Addresses Shareholder’s Claim that He Had an Expectation of Lifetime Employment in a Minnesota Company
Court Dismisses Challenge to Positive Marijuana Drug Test
Court Holds That Directors Owe Fiduciary Duties to Creditors of Insolvent Corporation
Court Narrowly Construes Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Court Rules That Employer Did Not Regard Plaintiff as “Disabled” Under ADA Despite Erroneous IME
Court Says “Stay Home” to Employees on FMLA Leave Who Can’t Do Their Jobs
Courts Limit Aiding and Abetting Claims Under Minnesota Human Rights Act
D.C. Circuit Invalidates Employer’s Policies Under National Labor Relations Act
Defamation Claims Not Preempted by the MHRA
Defending a Claim under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Delaware Sales Representative Statutes
Department of Transportation Releases Random Testing Rates for 2014
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Executive Employees
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Retail Sales Employees
Doe Pleading – Can Litigants Remain Anonymous in Minnesota Defamation Lawsuits?
Does Your Minnesota Business Need a Fleet Policy?
DOT Driver Qualification Rules for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers
DOT Entry Level Driver Training Requirements Explained
DOT Expands Drug Testing to Include Semi-Synthetic Opioids
DOT Final Rule on Hours of Service Takes Effect
DOT Final Rules on Cell Phones and Texting While Driving Take Effect
DOT Job Applications for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Pre-Employment Investigations for Commercial Drivers
DOT Requires Motor Carriers to Review Commercial Drivers’ Annual Driving Records
Duty-of-Loyalty Claims in Minnesota
EEOC Issues New Guidelines on Conducting Criminal Background Checks on Employees
EEOC Issues Publication Regarding Workplace Rights of Job Applicants and Employees with Mental Health Conditions
Eighth Circuit Enforces Unread Union Contract Against Employer
Eighth Circuit Limits Definition of “Fiduciary” in Creditor’s Effort to Declare Debt Nondischargeable
Eighth Circuit Recognizes Cat’s Paw Liability Under Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Eighth Circuit Reverses Ventura Defamation Verdict
Employee Voting Rights
Employer Liability for Negligent Entrustment of Vehicles Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Hiring Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Retention Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Supervision Under Minnesota Law
Employers Free to Disclaim Future Changes to Handbook Provisions
Employers Must Act Soon to Address Changes in Overtime Law
Employers Must Use New Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification
Enforceability of Non-Solicitation of Employee Restrictions – The Grass is Not Always Greener
Even in Egregious Cases, “Piercing the Corporate Veil” Difficult at Summary Judgment Stage
Executive Contract Terms Can be Colorful
FCRA Class Action Lawsuits: What Employers Need to Know
Federal Appeals Court Enjoins NLRB’s Notice Posting Rule
Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act Bars Non-Disparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts
Federal FAA Regulations Preempt DATWA for Drug Testing of Airline Personnel
Federal Patent Law Preempts Minnesota Trade Secrets Law
Fifth Circuit Finds Unsupervised FLSA Settlement Enforceable
Final ADA Regulations Clarify Increased Coverage for Employees
Financial Execs Should Consider their U5 in Severance Negotiations
Financial Responsibility and Insurance Requirements for Minnesota Motor Carriers
Florida Sales Representative Statutes
Forum Selection Clause in Minnesota Employment Contract Applies to Ancillary Compensation Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Agricultural Equipment Dealership Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Heavy and Utility Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Went Into Effect on November 21, 2009
Georgia Sales Representative Statutes
Governor Dayton Approves Minnesota Adoption of Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
Guidelines for Executives to Follow When Departing Their Employer
Guiding Small Business Owners in Selecting a Name
Hawaii Sales Representative Statutes
Hip-Pocket Service in Minnesota
Hip, Hip, HIPAA! Are You in Compliance?
How Judgments Granting or Denying Injunctions Can Become Moot on Appeal
How Minnesota Companies Will Need to Comply with The Corporate Transparency Act
How to Avoid Exposure to the 3.8% Passive Investor Tax
How to Avoid Liability for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets When Hiring from a Competitor
How to Collect Unpaid Wages and Commissions in Minnesota
How to Enforce a Minnesota Non-Compete
How to Prepare to Sell Commercial Real Estate in Minnesota
How Will Minnesota Non-Compete Law be Impacted by Proposed FTC Regulations
Idaho Sales Representative Statutes
Illinois Sales Representative Statutes
Immunity from Liability for Unpaid Directors, Officers, and Volunteers of Minnesota Non-Profit Organizations
Important Steps Every Employer Should Follow When Hiring a New Employee
Independent Contractors Under the Microscope: IRS and DOL Increase Scrutiny
Indiana Sales Representative Statutes
Iowa Drug Testing Law Subject to Multiple Court Challenges
Iowa Non-Compete with Liquidated Damages Provision Enforced Against Physician
Iowa Privacy Law Enacted
Iowa Sales Representative Statutes
It’s Time to Update Your Corporate Minute Book
Jimmy John’s Halts Use of Non-Competes after Challenges by State Attorneys General
Kansas Sales Representative Statutes
Kentucky Sales Representative Statutes
Legal Requirements for Seasonal Employers in Minnesota
Liability Concerns for Minnesota Employers Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life is a Circular Thing: Eighth Circuit BAP Finds Creditors’ New Value Contributed By Other Creditors
Louisiana Sales Representative Statutes
Maine Sales Representative Statutes
Malicious Injury in Minnesota – A Friendly Guide to the Torts of Trade Defamation, Malicious Injury, and Injurious Falsehood
Maryland Sales Representative Statutes
Massachusetts Sales Representative Statutes
Michigan Sales Representative Statutes
Minimum Salary Requirement for Exempt Employees Increases January 1, 2020
Minneapolis City Council Repeals the 60-40 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Passes Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
Minneapolis Voters Repeal the 70-30 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Wage Theft Ordinance Takes Effect January 1, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Governing Independent Contractor Agreements Effective January 1, 2021
Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Claim Dismissed as Moot After Repair
Minnesota Amends Nonprofit Corporations Act
Minnesota and Minneapolis Minimum Wages Set to Increase
Minnesota Arbitration Law – Recent Decisions Clarify Role of District Court
Minnesota Assisted Living Facility Law – Housing with Services Establishments to be Phased Out by August 1, 2021
Minnesota Case Highlights Two Important Pitfalls to Avoid in Drafting Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota Community First Services and Supports Law
Minnesota Conciliation Court Jurisdictional Limit Increases to $10,000
Minnesota Corporate Acquisitions Trigger Interest in Change in Control Provisions
Minnesota Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Based on Non-Compete in Medical Device Industry
Minnesota Court Holds Non-Compete Agreement Presented on First Day Not Enforceable
Minnesota Court Holds that Employer May Terminate Employee for Misconduct Caused by Disability
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Revocation of Professional Licenses
Minnesota Court of Appeals Analyzes Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Procedure for Mandatory Buy-Out of Minority Shareholder Interests Pursuant to a Motion
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Scope of Qualified Privilege Defense to Defamation Claims
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds Attorney Personally Liable for Law Firm Judgment
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that Non-Compete is Not Enforceable When Some Employees Do Not Sign
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Double Damages on Wage Claim and Piercing of Corporate Veil
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Jury’s Determination that an Oral Contract Was Enforceable Even When Pricing was Indeterminant
Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete with no Geographic Scope
Minnesota Criminal Background Check Obligations for Residential Property Managers
Minnesota Defamation Claims are not Tolled by the “Discovery Rule”
Minnesota Employer Wins in DATWA Drug Testing Lawsuit
Minnesota Employment Agreement Claim Reversed, Remanded by Eighth Circuit
Minnesota Employment Agreements and Non-Compete Law – 2020 Year in Review
Minnesota Employment Laws – “By the Numbers”
Minnesota Equipment Dealer Statute Claims Dismissed by Federal Court
Minnesota Federal Court Reinforces Narrow Interpretation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”)
Minnesota House Bill 506: Banning Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota House Bill Banning Non-Competes Stalls in Committee
Minnesota Human Rights Act Amended to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Natural Hair Texture or Style
Minnesota Human Rights Act Clarified by Pair of Supreme Court Decisions
Minnesota Human Rights Act Protects Against Failure to Accommodate Religious Beliefs, Eighth Circuit Holds
Minnesota Invasion of Privacy Claim Found to be Properly Pled by Federal Court
Minnesota Non-Compete Agreement Declared Unenforceable and Ineligible for “Blue-Pencil”
Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Passes Last Hurdle, Expected to be Signed Into Law
Minnesota Non-Compete Law – 2021 Year in Review
Minnesota Non-Compete Reform – Could the Law Change in 2020?
Minnesota Operating Agreements: Previously Important, Now Essential for Minnesota LLCs
Minnesota PCA Agencies and Home Health Care Businesses Face Increasing Regulatory Burdens
Minnesota Personnel Records Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Professional Licensing Standards Clarified by Court of Appeals
Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Now in Effect
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Amended (Again)
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Expanded; Clarified.
Minnesota Sales Representative Statutes
Minnesota Sexual Harassment Law Reviewed by State’s Supreme Court
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Employers to Limit Payment of Accrued PTO to Discharged Employees
Minnesota Supreme Court Attempts to Clarify Payment of Wages Act and Safe Harbor Provision
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for MHRA Sexual Harassment and Aiding and Abetting Claims
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands Hostile Work Environment Cause of Action
Minnesota Supreme Court Finds that “Predominant Purpose” Test Applies to Determine Whether Contract for Both Goods and Intangible Assets is Subject to the Uniform Commercial Code
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds a Non-Compete Agreement Cannot Mandate an Injunction
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Interference with Non-Compete May be Justified by Reliance on Advice from Legal Counsel
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Basketball Coach is not a “Public Figure” Under Defamation Law
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Reallocation of Damages to Severally Liable Parties
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects the Federal Plausibility Standard of Iqbal and Twombly and Upholds Minnesota’s Traditional Pleading Standard
Minnesota Supreme Court Weighs In On Whistleblower Act
Minnesota Termination of Sales Rep Statute Held to Apply to Claims Against Canadian Company
Minnesota Unfair Competition Law
Minnesota Wage Theft Law Takes Effect on July 1, 2019
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claims – State Supreme Court Upholds Right to Jury Trial
Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act Turns 30
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Causes Confusion
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Goes into Effect
Minnesota’s Merger, Conversion, and Domestication of Business Entity Laws Revised
Misclassification of Sales Employees Under Wage and Hour Laws
Mississippi Sales Representative Statutes
Missouri Sales Representative Statutes
MN Supreme Court Affirms Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
Modifying Mid-Stream Non-Compete Agreements Under Minnesota Law
Montana Sales Representative Statutes
Municipal Non-Compete Ordinances – Could it Happen in Minnesota?
Must a Whistleblower Act with the Purpose of “Exposing an Illegality?”
Nebraska Sales Representative Statutes
Nevada Sales Representative Statutes
New Hampshire Sales Representative Statutes
New Jersey Sales Representative Statutes
New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims for Minnesota Employers
New Mexico Sales Representative Statutes
New Minnesota LLC Act Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2018
New Minnesota Privacy Law Creates Cause of Action for Dissemination of “Deep Fakes”
New Notice Requirements Effective Immediately Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
New Notice Requirements for Employers Under the ACA
New Operating Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Registration Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Regulations Require Federal Contractors to Notify Employees of Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
New York Sales Representative Statutes
NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Receive Non-Final Office Action for Trademark Application
NLRB Announces New Joint-Employer Standard
NLRB Guidance on Social Media Policies
NLRB Requires Private Employers to Notify Employees of Right to Unionize by April 30, 2012
NLRB Upholds Employee Termination Due to Mocking Facebook Posts
No Protection from Unemployment Retaliation
Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Assignable Under Minnesota Law?
Non-Compete Litigation Is on the Rise
North Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
North Dakota Non-Compete Law Amended
North Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Nurse Staffing Companies in Minnesota Must Avoid Restrictions on Direct Hire
Obama Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Grant Paid Sick Leave
Ohio Sales Representative Statutes
Oklahoma Sales Representative Statutes
Oregon Sales Representative Statutes
Overview of FMCSA Regulations Applicable to Interstate Drivers
Overview of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act
Pennsylvania Sales Representative Statutes
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps are Exempt From Overtime Under FLSA
Playing Defense: How Trademark Protection Can Enhance and Protect Your Brand
Profits Interests, Service Provider Executives, and the Non-Employee Employee
Progress Achieved Through Minnesota’s WESA Grant Implementation
Property Manager Duties under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act
Recent Amendments to Minnesota Unpaid Wages Laws (Minnesota Statutes Sections 181.13 and 181.14)
Recent Amendments to the FMLA and Department of Labor FMLA Regulations
Recent Changes to Federal Tobacco Laws and Regulations
Recent Changes to Minnesota CBD and Hemp Laws
Recent Changes to Minnesota Medical Marijuana Laws as Part of Omnibus Health Bill and Recreational Cannabis Update
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees Is a Matter for the Jury to Decide
Recruiters at Staffing and Consulting Companies May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Reprimand by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Affirmed on Appeal
Request for Injunction Denied in Minnesota Breach of Duty of Loyalty Lawsuit
Rhode Island Sales Representative Statutes
Row Over Riparian Rights in Wisconsin Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
Schmit Towing, Inc. v. Frovik: Independent Consideration is Not Required for Non-Compete Agreements With Independent Contractors
Second Circuit Clarifies When Unpaid Interns Are FLSA Employees
Settling for an Unsecured Judgment May Be Unsettling
Seventh Circuit Expands Protection of Confidential Information
Six-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Small Business Loans Available to Minnesota Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Softchoice, Inc. v. Schmidt: Minnesota Court Addresses Enforceability of Two Non-Competes
South Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
South Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Stock Transfer to Spouse to Dilute Stock Levied Against by Creditors Violated Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
Strategies to Reduce Collection Problems
Supreme Court Limits the Definition of “Supervisor”
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Increase Minnesota Tax Revenue by up to $200 Million
Supreme Court Upholds That Mortgage-Loan Officers Are Not Exempt Under The FLSA
Surprising Non-Compete Decision from Minnesota Court of Appeals Enforces “Boilerplate” Remedies Clause
Tennessee Sales Representative Statutes
Texas Sales Representative Statutes
Thaler v. Perlmutter – Copyright Act Requires Authors to be Human
The Blue Pencil Doctrine in Minnesota
The Dodd-Frank Act: Expansion of Whistleblower Protections
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Sick Leave, and Unemployment – What Minnesota Employers Need to Know
The Legal Difference Between a Minnesota Employee and Independent Contractor
The Minnesota Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine
The Trouble with Equality: 50-50 “Partnerships” and the Dangers of Impasse
Third Circuit Holds College Athletes May Be Employees Under New Test
Tips for Preventing, Deterring, and Identifying Employee Fraud
Tortious Interference – The Triangular Tort
Tortious Interference Elements Changed in Third Restatement of Torts
Trade Secret Dispute Between Waymo and Uber Offers Lessons
Trade Secret Law: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Test for Unpaid Internships
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Forms
Understanding A Lawsuit In Minnesota
Unjust Enrichment Claim Not a Viable Alternative to Piercing Corporate Veil
Unpaid Internships Pose Legal Traps for Employers
Updated FCRA Disclosure Forms Impact Minnesota Employers
USCIS Issues New I-9 Form
Use of Credit Checks by Minnesota Employers in the Employment Context
Use of Employees’ Social Media Accounts Must Be “Authorized”
Utah Sales Representative Statutes
Vermont Sales Representative Statutes
Vicarious Liability of Minnesota Employers for Auto Accidents Caused by Employees
Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy – U.S. Supreme Court Holds Copyright Act Places No Time Limit on Infringement Damages
Washington D.C. Sales Representative Statutes
Washington Sales Representative Statutes
West Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
What Does Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Competition Mean for Minnesota Non-Competes?
What is “For Cause” Termination of Employment Under Minnesota Law?
Which Corporate Documents are Shareholders Entitled to Examine?
Wisconsin Sales Representative Statutes
Wisconsin Trade Secrets Claim Results in Attorney’s Fees for Bad Faith
Workplace Privacy Law in Minnesota
Written Agreements Reflect Reasonable Expectations of Shareholders
Wyoming Sales Representative Statutes
Firm News
Bryan Battina will Present Seminar on Conciliation Appeals
Bryan R. Battina Argued at Minnesota Supreme Court this Fall
Bryan R. Battina Recognized as a 2014 “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers Magazine
Bryan R. Battina to Argue at Minnesota Supreme Court this Fall
Bryan R. Battina To Give CLE Webcast Through the National Business Institute
Craig Trepanier to Discuss Non-Competes at MN SHRM State Conference
Craig Trepanier to Speak at Minnesota Safety Council
Craig W. Trepanier and James C. MacGillis Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier and V. John Ella Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine for Executive Law
Craig W. Trepanier and V. John Ella named as 2016 Super Lawyers
Craig W. Trepanier Discussed Strategies to Protect Customer Relationships and Confidential Information at MoreLaw Minneapolis CLE
Craig W. Trepanier Elected as Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association
Craig W. Trepanier Elected as Secretary and Treasurer for the MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section
Craig W. Trepanier Elected to Minnesota State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Governing Council
Craig W. Trepanier Gives Presentation on Minnesota Laws Affecting Independent Manufacturers’ Sales Reps
Craig W. Trepanier Joins Panel Discussion to Discuss Hiring Freelance Attorneys
Craig W. Trepanier Presents “Developments in Minnesota Sales Representative Laws” for MSBA
Craig W. Trepanier Presents “Understanding Minnesota Sales Representative Laws” for Minnesota CLE
Craig W. Trepanier Quoted in Investopedia Article on Non-Compete Agreements
Craig W. Trepanier Quoted in Minnesota Lawyer Article on Drug Testing
Craig W. Trepanier Quoted in Minnesota Lawyer Article on Unpaid Internships
Craig W. Trepanier Quoted in Pioneer Press on Non-Compete Reform
Craig W. Trepanier Quoted in WorkCompCentral.com Article on Minnesota Drug Testing Laws
Craig W. Trepanier Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Ratings
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2010 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2011 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2012 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2013 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2014 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Recognized in 2015 Super Lawyers Magazine
Craig W. Trepanier Serves as Panelist for CLE on Happiness in the Practice of Law
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Employment Law 60 CLE on Independent Contractor Law
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Alcohol Traffic Safety Administration (MATSA) Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Loss Control Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety Council Annual Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Spoke on Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace at 2015 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Spoke on Minnesota Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secrets Protection at 2015 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier to Serve as Panelist for HCBA Labor and Employment Section CLE
Craig W. Trepanier to Speak at 2016 Business Law Institute
Craig W. Trepanier to Speak at 2016 Business Law Institute Seminar
Craig W. Trepanier to Speak on Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace at 2016 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Five TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers for 2022
Five TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for 2020
Four TMB Attorneys Named as “Super Lawyers” or Rising Stars for 2021
Four TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers or as Rising Star
HCBA Artist Reception for Craig W. Trepanier on Thursday
James C. MacGillis Named to LRIS Oversight Committee
James C. MacGillis Named to the Twin Cities Jesuit Partnership Council
James C. MacGillis Reappointed as Co-Chair of Lawyer Referral & Information Oversight Committee
James C. MacGillis to Speak at 2015 Minnesota Business Law Institute
James C. MacGillis to Speak at Cara a Cara con los Expertos
James C. MacGillis, Firm Profiled in Minnesota Lawyer
Jeff Oberman Joins Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. as Of Counsel
Joni Spratt Named As An “Unsung Legal Hero” By Minnesota Lawyer
Legal Assistant Joni L. Spratt Joins the Firm
MacGillis Named to NOHOA Board of Directors
MacGillis Presents on Changes to LLC Law
Nicholas N. Sperling and V. John Ella Author Legal QuickSheet on “Employee Monitoring and Workplace Privacy” for Minnesota CLE
Nicholas N. Sperling Elected as Shareholder
Nick Sperling Joins Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. as Associate Attorney
Snyder and Trepanier Present to Corporate Counsel Section of State Bar
TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers, Rising Star
TMB Attorneys Oberman and Ella to Speak at Non-Compete Seminar
TMB Attorneys Obtain Court of Appeals Victory in Non-Compete Dispute
TMB Attorneys to Present at Business Law Institute
TMB Attorneys Will Speak at Minnesota CLE Seminar on Employment Agreements on December 8
TMB Recognizes Three Super Lawyers and a Rising Star
TMB Seeks Entry-Level Attorney
TMB To Hold Open House
Trepanier & MacGillis and Battina Law Are Joining Forces
Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. Moves to Minneapolis
Trepanier And Ella Author Piece For State Bar Publication On Minnesota Drug Testing Law; Team Up To Speak On Same Topic
Trepanier and Ella to Present Webinar on Employment Agreements
Trepanier and Ella to Team up to Talk Trade Secrets at HCBA
Upcoming Webinar – How to Protect Your Corporate Assets in the Digital Age
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Articles
$1 Million Jury Verdict Reversed in Tubby Smith and U of M Litigation
8th Circuit Rejects S Corporation Owner’s Characterization of Reasonable Compensation
8th Circuit Ruling on Iowa Non-Competes Raises Interesting Implications
8th Circuit Weighs in on Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Case
Agreements Not to Contest Unemployment Claims Are Now Unlawful
Agreements to Agree: Are They Enforceable?
Alabama Sales Representative Statutes
Alaska Sales Representative Statutes
ALJ Finds Individual Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses Violate NLRA Section 7 Rights
Amendments to Minnesota Human Rights Act Provide New Defenses to Disability Accessibility Claims Against Businesses
An Employee’s Duty of Loyalty Under Minnesota Law
Annual Business Renewals Will Prevent Administrative Dissolution by Secretary of State
Aon Corp. v. Haskins: Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete Agreement Based on Incentive Plan That Could Be Canceled at Any Time
Appellate Court Clarifies Elements of Conversion, Civil Theft, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Misrepresentation Claims
Apple Sued for Right to Publicity by Singer of 70s R&B Song Sampled by Jamie xx
Arizona Sales Representative Statutes
Arkansas Sales Representative Statutes
Avoid Drafting Mistakes and Ensure the Enforceability of Your Company’s Non-Compete
Back-Dated Non-Compete Ancillary to New Employment Does Not Require Independent Consideration
Breach of Contract Judgment Reversed: Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Whether a Contract is “Ambiguous” is not a Question for the Jury
Breaking the Bank for a Minority Shareholder Buyout
California Sales Representative Statutes
Can a Nurse Administer Botox Injections without a Prescription in Minnesota?
Certain Bona Fide Executives May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Challenge to Minneapolis Minimum Wage Ordinance Rejected by State Supreme Court
Challenges Mount to DOL Fiduciary Duty Rule
Charging the Cost of Uniforms to the Employee: Employer Beware!
Choice of Business Form for a Professional Firm
Claim for Unpaid Commissions where Commission Plan was Altered After Sale and Claim for Post-Termination Commissions Under Minnesota Law Result in Split Decision by Federal Appeals Court
Clarifying an Employment Agreement
Colorado Sales Representative Statutes
Commercial Drivers Required to Self-Certify
Common Law Fraud and Misrepresentation in Minnesota
Congress Amends FMLA for Families With Armed Forces Service Members
Congress Limits Executive Compensation for Businesses Receiving Financial Relief Related to Coronavirus
Connecticut Sales Representative Statutes
Considerations for Incorporating Your Entity in Delaware vs. Minnesota
Copyright Law Basics – Guidance from a Minnesota Attorney
Corporate Officer may be Personally Liable for Defamation According to Minnesota Supreme Court
Count of Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Survives Dismissal in Claim for Payment for Stock Ancillary to Employment Agreement
Court Addresses Shareholder’s Claim that He Had an Expectation of Lifetime Employment in a Minnesota Company
Court Dismisses Challenge to Positive Marijuana Drug Test
Court Holds That Directors Owe Fiduciary Duties to Creditors of Insolvent Corporation
Court Narrowly Construes Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Court Rules That Employer Did Not Regard Plaintiff as “Disabled” Under ADA Despite Erroneous IME
Court Says “Stay Home” to Employees on FMLA Leave Who Can’t Do Their Jobs
Courts Limit Aiding and Abetting Claims Under Minnesota Human Rights Act
D.C. Circuit Invalidates Employer’s Policies Under National Labor Relations Act
Defamation Claims Not Preempted by the MHRA
Defending a Claim under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Delaware Sales Representative Statutes
Department of Transportation Releases Random Testing Rates for 2014
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Executive Employees
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Retail Sales Employees
Doe Pleading – Can Litigants Remain Anonymous in Minnesota Defamation Lawsuits?
Does Your Minnesota Business Need a Fleet Policy?
DOT Driver Qualification Rules for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers
DOT Entry Level Driver Training Requirements Explained
DOT Expands Drug Testing to Include Semi-Synthetic Opioids
DOT Final Rule on Hours of Service Takes Effect
DOT Final Rules on Cell Phones and Texting While Driving Take Effect
DOT Job Applications for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Pre-Employment Investigations for Commercial Drivers
DOT Requires Motor Carriers to Review Commercial Drivers’ Annual Driving Records
Duty-of-Loyalty Claims in Minnesota
EEOC Issues New Guidelines on Conducting Criminal Background Checks on Employees
EEOC Issues Publication Regarding Workplace Rights of Job Applicants and Employees with Mental Health Conditions
Eighth Circuit Enforces Unread Union Contract Against Employer
Eighth Circuit Limits Definition of “Fiduciary” in Creditor’s Effort to Declare Debt Nondischargeable
Eighth Circuit Recognizes Cat’s Paw Liability Under Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Eighth Circuit Reverses Ventura Defamation Verdict
Employee Voting Rights
Employer Liability for Negligent Entrustment of Vehicles Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Hiring Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Retention Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Supervision Under Minnesota Law
Employers Free to Disclaim Future Changes to Handbook Provisions
Employers Must Act Soon to Address Changes in Overtime Law
Employers Must Use New Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification
Enforceability of Non-Solicitation of Employee Restrictions – The Grass is Not Always Greener
Even in Egregious Cases, “Piercing the Corporate Veil” Difficult at Summary Judgment Stage
Executive Contract Terms Can be Colorful
FCRA Class Action Lawsuits: What Employers Need to Know
Federal Appeals Court Enjoins NLRB’s Notice Posting Rule
Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act Bars Non-Disparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts
Federal FAA Regulations Preempt DATWA for Drug Testing of Airline Personnel
Federal Patent Law Preempts Minnesota Trade Secrets Law
Fifth Circuit Finds Unsupervised FLSA Settlement Enforceable
Final ADA Regulations Clarify Increased Coverage for Employees
Financial Execs Should Consider their U5 in Severance Negotiations
Financial Responsibility and Insurance Requirements for Minnesota Motor Carriers
Florida Sales Representative Statutes
Forum Selection Clause in Minnesota Employment Contract Applies to Ancillary Compensation Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Agricultural Equipment Dealership Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Heavy and Utility Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Went Into Effect on November 21, 2009
Georgia Sales Representative Statutes
Governor Dayton Approves Minnesota Adoption of Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
Guidelines for Executives to Follow When Departing Their Employer
Guiding Small Business Owners in Selecting a Name
Hawaii Sales Representative Statutes
Hip-Pocket Service in Minnesota
Hip, Hip, HIPAA! Are You in Compliance?
How Judgments Granting or Denying Injunctions Can Become Moot on Appeal
How Minnesota Companies Will Need to Comply with The Corporate Transparency Act
How to Avoid Exposure to the 3.8% Passive Investor Tax
How to Avoid Liability for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets When Hiring from a Competitor
How to Collect Unpaid Wages and Commissions in Minnesota
How to Enforce a Minnesota Non-Compete
How to Prepare to Sell Commercial Real Estate in Minnesota
How Will Minnesota Non-Compete Law be Impacted by Proposed FTC Regulations
Idaho Sales Representative Statutes
Illinois Sales Representative Statutes
Immunity from Liability for Unpaid Directors, Officers, and Volunteers of Minnesota Non-Profit Organizations
Important Steps Every Employer Should Follow When Hiring a New Employee
Independent Contractors Under the Microscope: IRS and DOL Increase Scrutiny
Indiana Sales Representative Statutes
Iowa Drug Testing Law Subject to Multiple Court Challenges
Iowa Non-Compete with Liquidated Damages Provision Enforced Against Physician
Iowa Privacy Law Enacted
Iowa Sales Representative Statutes
It’s Time to Update Your Corporate Minute Book
Jimmy John’s Halts Use of Non-Competes after Challenges by State Attorneys General
Kansas Sales Representative Statutes
Kentucky Sales Representative Statutes
Legal Requirements for Seasonal Employers in Minnesota
Liability Concerns for Minnesota Employers Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life is a Circular Thing: Eighth Circuit BAP Finds Creditors’ New Value Contributed By Other Creditors
Louisiana Sales Representative Statutes
Maine Sales Representative Statutes
Malicious Injury in Minnesota – A Friendly Guide to the Torts of Trade Defamation, Malicious Injury, and Injurious Falsehood
Maryland Sales Representative Statutes
Massachusetts Sales Representative Statutes
Michigan Sales Representative Statutes
Minimum Salary Requirement for Exempt Employees Increases January 1, 2020
Minneapolis City Council Repeals the 60-40 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Passes Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
Minneapolis Voters Repeal the 70-30 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Wage Theft Ordinance Takes Effect January 1, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Governing Independent Contractor Agreements Effective January 1, 2021
Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Claim Dismissed as Moot After Repair
Minnesota Amends Nonprofit Corporations Act
Minnesota and Minneapolis Minimum Wages Set to Increase
Minnesota Arbitration Law – Recent Decisions Clarify Role of District Court
Minnesota Assisted Living Facility Law – Housing with Services Establishments to be Phased Out by August 1, 2021
Minnesota Case Highlights Two Important Pitfalls to Avoid in Drafting Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota Community First Services and Supports Law
Minnesota Conciliation Court Jurisdictional Limit Increases to $10,000
Minnesota Corporate Acquisitions Trigger Interest in Change in Control Provisions
Minnesota Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Based on Non-Compete in Medical Device Industry
Minnesota Court Holds Non-Compete Agreement Presented on First Day Not Enforceable
Minnesota Court Holds that Employer May Terminate Employee for Misconduct Caused by Disability
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Revocation of Professional Licenses
Minnesota Court of Appeals Analyzes Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Procedure for Mandatory Buy-Out of Minority Shareholder Interests Pursuant to a Motion
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Scope of Qualified Privilege Defense to Defamation Claims
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds Attorney Personally Liable for Law Firm Judgment
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that Non-Compete is Not Enforceable When Some Employees Do Not Sign
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Double Damages on Wage Claim and Piercing of Corporate Veil
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Jury’s Determination that an Oral Contract Was Enforceable Even When Pricing was Indeterminant
Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete with no Geographic Scope
Minnesota Criminal Background Check Obligations for Residential Property Managers
Minnesota Defamation Claims are not Tolled by the “Discovery Rule”
Minnesota Employer Wins in DATWA Drug Testing Lawsuit
Minnesota Employment Agreement Claim Reversed, Remanded by Eighth Circuit
Minnesota Employment Agreements and Non-Compete Law – 2020 Year in Review
Minnesota Employment Laws – “By the Numbers”
Minnesota Equipment Dealer Statute Claims Dismissed by Federal Court
Minnesota Federal Court Reinforces Narrow Interpretation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”)
Minnesota House Bill 506: Banning Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota House Bill Banning Non-Competes Stalls in Committee
Minnesota Human Rights Act Amended to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Natural Hair Texture or Style
Minnesota Human Rights Act Clarified by Pair of Supreme Court Decisions
Minnesota Human Rights Act Protects Against Failure to Accommodate Religious Beliefs, Eighth Circuit Holds
Minnesota Invasion of Privacy Claim Found to be Properly Pled by Federal Court
Minnesota Non-Compete Agreement Declared Unenforceable and Ineligible for “Blue-Pencil”
Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Passes Last Hurdle, Expected to be Signed Into Law
Minnesota Non-Compete Law – 2021 Year in Review
Minnesota Non-Compete Reform – Could the Law Change in 2020?
Minnesota Operating Agreements: Previously Important, Now Essential for Minnesota LLCs
Minnesota PCA Agencies and Home Health Care Businesses Face Increasing Regulatory Burdens
Minnesota Personnel Records Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Professional Licensing Standards Clarified by Court of Appeals
Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Now in Effect
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Amended (Again)
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Expanded; Clarified.
Minnesota Sales Representative Statutes
Minnesota Sexual Harassment Law Reviewed by State’s Supreme Court
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Employers to Limit Payment of Accrued PTO to Discharged Employees
Minnesota Supreme Court Attempts to Clarify Payment of Wages Act and Safe Harbor Provision
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for MHRA Sexual Harassment and Aiding and Abetting Claims
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands Hostile Work Environment Cause of Action
Minnesota Supreme Court Finds that “Predominant Purpose” Test Applies to Determine Whether Contract for Both Goods and Intangible Assets is Subject to the Uniform Commercial Code
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds a Non-Compete Agreement Cannot Mandate an Injunction
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Interference with Non-Compete May be Justified by Reliance on Advice from Legal Counsel
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Basketball Coach is not a “Public Figure” Under Defamation Law
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Reallocation of Damages to Severally Liable Parties
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects the Federal Plausibility Standard of Iqbal and Twombly and Upholds Minnesota’s Traditional Pleading Standard
Minnesota Supreme Court Weighs In On Whistleblower Act
Minnesota Termination of Sales Rep Statute Held to Apply to Claims Against Canadian Company
Minnesota Unfair Competition Law
Minnesota Wage Theft Law Takes Effect on July 1, 2019
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claims – State Supreme Court Upholds Right to Jury Trial
Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act Turns 30
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Causes Confusion
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Goes into Effect
Minnesota’s Merger, Conversion, and Domestication of Business Entity Laws Revised
Misclassification of Sales Employees Under Wage and Hour Laws
Mississippi Sales Representative Statutes
Missouri Sales Representative Statutes
MN Supreme Court Affirms Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
Modifying Mid-Stream Non-Compete Agreements Under Minnesota Law
Montana Sales Representative Statutes
Municipal Non-Compete Ordinances – Could it Happen in Minnesota?
Must a Whistleblower Act with the Purpose of “Exposing an Illegality?”
Nebraska Sales Representative Statutes
Nevada Sales Representative Statutes
New Hampshire Sales Representative Statutes
New Jersey Sales Representative Statutes
New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims for Minnesota Employers
New Mexico Sales Representative Statutes
New Minnesota LLC Act Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2018
New Minnesota Privacy Law Creates Cause of Action for Dissemination of “Deep Fakes”
New Notice Requirements Effective Immediately Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
New Notice Requirements for Employers Under the ACA
New Operating Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Registration Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Regulations Require Federal Contractors to Notify Employees of Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
New York Sales Representative Statutes
NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Receive Non-Final Office Action for Trademark Application
NLRB Announces New Joint-Employer Standard
NLRB Guidance on Social Media Policies
NLRB Requires Private Employers to Notify Employees of Right to Unionize by April 30, 2012
NLRB Upholds Employee Termination Due to Mocking Facebook Posts
No Protection from Unemployment Retaliation
Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Assignable Under Minnesota Law?
Non-Compete Litigation Is on the Rise
North Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
North Dakota Non-Compete Law Amended
North Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Nurse Staffing Companies in Minnesota Must Avoid Restrictions on Direct Hire
Obama Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Grant Paid Sick Leave
Ohio Sales Representative Statutes
Oklahoma Sales Representative Statutes
Oregon Sales Representative Statutes
Overview of FMCSA Regulations Applicable to Interstate Drivers
Overview of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act
Pennsylvania Sales Representative Statutes
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps are Exempt From Overtime Under FLSA
Playing Defense: How Trademark Protection Can Enhance and Protect Your Brand
Profits Interests, Service Provider Executives, and the Non-Employee Employee
Progress Achieved Through Minnesota’s WESA Grant Implementation
Property Manager Duties under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act
Recent Amendments to Minnesota Unpaid Wages Laws (Minnesota Statutes Sections 181.13 and 181.14)
Recent Amendments to the FMLA and Department of Labor FMLA Regulations
Recent Changes to Federal Tobacco Laws and Regulations
Recent Changes to Minnesota CBD and Hemp Laws
Recent Changes to Minnesota Medical Marijuana Laws as Part of Omnibus Health Bill and Recreational Cannabis Update
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees Is a Matter for the Jury to Decide
Recruiters at Staffing and Consulting Companies May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Reprimand by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Affirmed on Appeal
Request for Injunction Denied in Minnesota Breach of Duty of Loyalty Lawsuit
Rhode Island Sales Representative Statutes
Row Over Riparian Rights in Wisconsin Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
Schmit Towing, Inc. v. Frovik: Independent Consideration is Not Required for Non-Compete Agreements With Independent Contractors
Second Circuit Clarifies When Unpaid Interns Are FLSA Employees
Settling for an Unsecured Judgment May Be Unsettling
Seventh Circuit Expands Protection of Confidential Information
Six-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Small Business Loans Available to Minnesota Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Softchoice, Inc. v. Schmidt: Minnesota Court Addresses Enforceability of Two Non-Competes
South Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
South Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Stock Transfer to Spouse to Dilute Stock Levied Against by Creditors Violated Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
Strategies to Reduce Collection Problems
Supreme Court Limits the Definition of “Supervisor”
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Increase Minnesota Tax Revenue by up to $200 Million
Supreme Court Upholds That Mortgage-Loan Officers Are Not Exempt Under The FLSA
Surprising Non-Compete Decision from Minnesota Court of Appeals Enforces “Boilerplate” Remedies Clause
Tennessee Sales Representative Statutes
Texas Sales Representative Statutes
Thaler v. Perlmutter – Copyright Act Requires Authors to be Human
The Blue Pencil Doctrine in Minnesota
The Dodd-Frank Act: Expansion of Whistleblower Protections
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Sick Leave, and Unemployment – What Minnesota Employers Need to Know
The Legal Difference Between a Minnesota Employee and Independent Contractor
The Minnesota Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine
The Trouble with Equality: 50-50 “Partnerships” and the Dangers of Impasse
Third Circuit Holds College Athletes May Be Employees Under New Test
Tips for Preventing, Deterring, and Identifying Employee Fraud
Tortious Interference – The Triangular Tort
Tortious Interference Elements Changed in Third Restatement of Torts
Trade Secret Dispute Between Waymo and Uber Offers Lessons
Trade Secret Law: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Test for Unpaid Internships
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Forms
Understanding A Lawsuit In Minnesota
Unjust Enrichment Claim Not a Viable Alternative to Piercing Corporate Veil
Unpaid Internships Pose Legal Traps for Employers
Updated FCRA Disclosure Forms Impact Minnesota Employers
USCIS Issues New I-9 Form
Use of Credit Checks by Minnesota Employers in the Employment Context
Use of Employees’ Social Media Accounts Must Be “Authorized”
Utah Sales Representative Statutes
Vermont Sales Representative Statutes
Vicarious Liability of Minnesota Employers for Auto Accidents Caused by Employees
Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy – U.S. Supreme Court Holds Copyright Act Places No Time Limit on Infringement Damages
Washington D.C. Sales Representative Statutes
Washington Sales Representative Statutes
West Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
What Does Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Competition Mean for Minnesota Non-Competes?
What is “For Cause” Termination of Employment Under Minnesota Law?
Which Corporate Documents are Shareholders Entitled to Examine?
Wisconsin Sales Representative Statutes
Wisconsin Trade Secrets Claim Results in Attorney’s Fees for Bad Faith
Workplace Privacy Law in Minnesota
Written Agreements Reflect Reasonable Expectations of Shareholders
Wyoming Sales Representative Statutes
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$1 Million Jury Verdict Reversed in Tubby Smith and U of M Litigation
8th Circuit Rejects S Corporation Owner’s Characterization of Reasonable Compensation
8th Circuit Ruling on Iowa Non-Competes Raises Interesting Implications
8th Circuit Weighs in on Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Case
Agreements Not to Contest Unemployment Claims Are Now Unlawful
Agreements to Agree: Are They Enforceable?
Alabama Sales Representative Statutes
Alaska Sales Representative Statutes
ALJ Finds Individual Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses Violate NLRA Section 7 Rights
Amendments to Minnesota Human Rights Act Provide New Defenses to Disability Accessibility Claims Against Businesses
An Employee’s Duty of Loyalty Under Minnesota Law
Annual Business Renewals Will Prevent Administrative Dissolution by Secretary of State
Aon Corp. v. Haskins: Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete Agreement Based on Incentive Plan That Could Be Canceled at Any Time
Appellate Court Clarifies Elements of Conversion, Civil Theft, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Misrepresentation Claims
Apple Sued for Right to Publicity by Singer of 70s R&B Song Sampled by Jamie xx
Arizona Sales Representative Statutes
Arkansas Sales Representative Statutes
Avoid Drafting Mistakes and Ensure the Enforceability of Your Company’s Non-Compete
Back-Dated Non-Compete Ancillary to New Employment Does Not Require Independent Consideration
Breach of Contract Judgment Reversed: Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Whether a Contract is “Ambiguous” is not a Question for the Jury
Breaking the Bank for a Minority Shareholder Buyout
California Sales Representative Statutes
Can a Nurse Administer Botox Injections without a Prescription in Minnesota?
Certain Bona Fide Executives May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Challenge to Minneapolis Minimum Wage Ordinance Rejected by State Supreme Court
Challenges Mount to DOL Fiduciary Duty Rule
Charging the Cost of Uniforms to the Employee: Employer Beware!
Choice of Business Form for a Professional Firm
Claim for Unpaid Commissions where Commission Plan was Altered After Sale and Claim for Post-Termination Commissions Under Minnesota Law Result in Split Decision by Federal Appeals Court
Clarifying an Employment Agreement
Colorado Sales Representative Statutes
Commercial Drivers Required to Self-Certify
Common Law Fraud and Misrepresentation in Minnesota
Congress Amends FMLA for Families With Armed Forces Service Members
Congress Limits Executive Compensation for Businesses Receiving Financial Relief Related to Coronavirus
Connecticut Sales Representative Statutes
Considerations for Incorporating Your Entity in Delaware vs. Minnesota
Copyright Law Basics – Guidance from a Minnesota Attorney
Corporate Officer may be Personally Liable for Defamation According to Minnesota Supreme Court
Count of Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Survives Dismissal in Claim for Payment for Stock Ancillary to Employment Agreement
Court Addresses Shareholder’s Claim that He Had an Expectation of Lifetime Employment in a Minnesota Company
Court Dismisses Challenge to Positive Marijuana Drug Test
Court Holds That Directors Owe Fiduciary Duties to Creditors of Insolvent Corporation
Court Narrowly Construes Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Court Rules That Employer Did Not Regard Plaintiff as “Disabled” Under ADA Despite Erroneous IME
Court Says “Stay Home” to Employees on FMLA Leave Who Can’t Do Their Jobs
Courts Limit Aiding and Abetting Claims Under Minnesota Human Rights Act
D.C. Circuit Invalidates Employer’s Policies Under National Labor Relations Act
Defamation Claims Not Preempted by the MHRA
Defending a Claim under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Delaware Sales Representative Statutes
Department of Transportation Releases Random Testing Rates for 2014
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Executive Employees
Discussion of FLSA Exemption for Retail Sales Employees
Doe Pleading – Can Litigants Remain Anonymous in Minnesota Defamation Lawsuits?
Does Your Minnesota Business Need a Fleet Policy?
DOT Driver Qualification Rules for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers
DOT Entry Level Driver Training Requirements Explained
DOT Expands Drug Testing to Include Semi-Synthetic Opioids
DOT Final Rule on Hours of Service Takes Effect
DOT Final Rules on Cell Phones and Texting While Driving Take Effect
DOT Job Applications for Commercial Drivers Explained
DOT Pre-Employment Investigations for Commercial Drivers
DOT Requires Motor Carriers to Review Commercial Drivers’ Annual Driving Records
Duty-of-Loyalty Claims in Minnesota
EEOC Issues New Guidelines on Conducting Criminal Background Checks on Employees
EEOC Issues Publication Regarding Workplace Rights of Job Applicants and Employees with Mental Health Conditions
Eighth Circuit Enforces Unread Union Contract Against Employer
Eighth Circuit Limits Definition of “Fiduciary” in Creditor’s Effort to Declare Debt Nondischargeable
Eighth Circuit Recognizes Cat’s Paw Liability Under Minnesota Whistleblower Act
Eighth Circuit Reverses Ventura Defamation Verdict
Employee Voting Rights
Employer Liability for Negligent Entrustment of Vehicles Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Hiring Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Retention Under Minnesota Law
Employer Liability for Negligent Supervision Under Minnesota Law
Employers Free to Disclaim Future Changes to Handbook Provisions
Employers Must Act Soon to Address Changes in Overtime Law
Employers Must Use New Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification
Enforceability of Non-Solicitation of Employee Restrictions – The Grass is Not Always Greener
Even in Egregious Cases, “Piercing the Corporate Veil” Difficult at Summary Judgment Stage
Executive Contract Terms Can be Colorful
FCRA Class Action Lawsuits: What Employers Need to Know
Federal Appeals Court Enjoins NLRB’s Notice Posting Rule
Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act Bars Non-Disparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts
Federal FAA Regulations Preempt DATWA for Drug Testing of Airline Personnel
Federal Patent Law Preempts Minnesota Trade Secrets Law
Fifth Circuit Finds Unsupervised FLSA Settlement Enforceable
Final ADA Regulations Clarify Increased Coverage for Employees
Financial Execs Should Consider their U5 in Severance Negotiations
Financial Responsibility and Insurance Requirements for Minnesota Motor Carriers
Florida Sales Representative Statutes
Forum Selection Clause in Minnesota Employment Contract Applies to Ancillary Compensation Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Agricultural Equipment Dealership Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Heavy and Utility Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Went Into Effect on November 21, 2009
Georgia Sales Representative Statutes
Governor Dayton Approves Minnesota Adoption of Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
Guidelines for Executives to Follow When Departing Their Employer
Guiding Small Business Owners in Selecting a Name
Hawaii Sales Representative Statutes
Hip-Pocket Service in Minnesota
Hip, Hip, HIPAA! Are You in Compliance?
How Judgments Granting or Denying Injunctions Can Become Moot on Appeal
How Minnesota Companies Will Need to Comply with The Corporate Transparency Act
How to Avoid Exposure to the 3.8% Passive Investor Tax
How to Avoid Liability for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets When Hiring from a Competitor
How to Collect Unpaid Wages and Commissions in Minnesota
How to Enforce a Minnesota Non-Compete
How to Prepare to Sell Commercial Real Estate in Minnesota
How Will Minnesota Non-Compete Law be Impacted by Proposed FTC Regulations
Idaho Sales Representative Statutes
Illinois Sales Representative Statutes
Immunity from Liability for Unpaid Directors, Officers, and Volunteers of Minnesota Non-Profit Organizations
Important Steps Every Employer Should Follow When Hiring a New Employee
Independent Contractors Under the Microscope: IRS and DOL Increase Scrutiny
Indiana Sales Representative Statutes
Iowa Drug Testing Law Subject to Multiple Court Challenges
Iowa Non-Compete with Liquidated Damages Provision Enforced Against Physician
Iowa Privacy Law Enacted
Iowa Sales Representative Statutes
It’s Time to Update Your Corporate Minute Book
Jimmy John’s Halts Use of Non-Competes after Challenges by State Attorneys General
Kansas Sales Representative Statutes
Kentucky Sales Representative Statutes
Legal Requirements for Seasonal Employers in Minnesota
Liability Concerns for Minnesota Employers Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life is a Circular Thing: Eighth Circuit BAP Finds Creditors’ New Value Contributed By Other Creditors
Louisiana Sales Representative Statutes
Maine Sales Representative Statutes
Malicious Injury in Minnesota – A Friendly Guide to the Torts of Trade Defamation, Malicious Injury, and Injurious Falsehood
Maryland Sales Representative Statutes
Massachusetts Sales Representative Statutes
Michigan Sales Representative Statutes
Minimum Salary Requirement for Exempt Employees Increases January 1, 2020
Minneapolis City Council Repeals the 60-40 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Passes Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
Minneapolis Voters Repeal the 70-30 Food-to-Alcohol Ratio Law
Minneapolis Wage Theft Ordinance Takes Effect January 1, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance Governing Independent Contractor Agreements Effective January 1, 2021
Minnesota ADA Public Accommodation Claim Dismissed as Moot After Repair
Minnesota Amends Nonprofit Corporations Act
Minnesota and Minneapolis Minimum Wages Set to Increase
Minnesota Arbitration Law – Recent Decisions Clarify Role of District Court
Minnesota Assisted Living Facility Law – Housing with Services Establishments to be Phased Out by August 1, 2021
Minnesota Case Highlights Two Important Pitfalls to Avoid in Drafting Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota Community First Services and Supports Law
Minnesota Conciliation Court Jurisdictional Limit Increases to $10,000
Minnesota Corporate Acquisitions Trigger Interest in Change in Control Provisions
Minnesota Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Based on Non-Compete in Medical Device Industry
Minnesota Court Holds Non-Compete Agreement Presented on First Day Not Enforceable
Minnesota Court Holds that Employer May Terminate Employee for Misconduct Caused by Disability
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Revocation of Professional Licenses
Minnesota Court of Appeals Analyzes Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Procedure for Mandatory Buy-Out of Minority Shareholder Interests Pursuant to a Motion
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Scope of Qualified Privilege Defense to Defamation Claims
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds Attorney Personally Liable for Law Firm Judgment
Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that Non-Compete is Not Enforceable When Some Employees Do Not Sign
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Double Damages on Wage Claim and Piercing of Corporate Veil
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Jury’s Determination that an Oral Contract Was Enforceable Even When Pricing was Indeterminant
Minnesota Court Upholds Non-Compete with no Geographic Scope
Minnesota Criminal Background Check Obligations for Residential Property Managers
Minnesota Defamation Claims are not Tolled by the “Discovery Rule”
Minnesota Employer Wins in DATWA Drug Testing Lawsuit
Minnesota Employment Agreement Claim Reversed, Remanded by Eighth Circuit
Minnesota Employment Agreements and Non-Compete Law – 2020 Year in Review
Minnesota Employment Laws – “By the Numbers”
Minnesota Equipment Dealer Statute Claims Dismissed by Federal Court
Minnesota Federal Court Reinforces Narrow Interpretation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”)
Minnesota House Bill 506: Banning Non-Compete Agreements
Minnesota House Bill Banning Non-Competes Stalls in Committee
Minnesota Human Rights Act Amended to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Natural Hair Texture or Style
Minnesota Human Rights Act Clarified by Pair of Supreme Court Decisions
Minnesota Human Rights Act Protects Against Failure to Accommodate Religious Beliefs, Eighth Circuit Holds
Minnesota Invasion of Privacy Claim Found to be Properly Pled by Federal Court
Minnesota Non-Compete Agreement Declared Unenforceable and Ineligible for “Blue-Pencil”
Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Passes Last Hurdle, Expected to be Signed Into Law
Minnesota Non-Compete Law – 2021 Year in Review
Minnesota Non-Compete Reform – Could the Law Change in 2020?
Minnesota Operating Agreements: Previously Important, Now Essential for Minnesota LLCs
Minnesota PCA Agencies and Home Health Care Businesses Face Increasing Regulatory Burdens
Minnesota Personnel Records Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Professional Licensing Standards Clarified by Court of Appeals
Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Now in Effect
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Amended (Again)
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Expanded; Clarified.
Minnesota Sales Representative Statutes
Minnesota Sexual Harassment Law Reviewed by State’s Supreme Court
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Employers to Limit Payment of Accrued PTO to Discharged Employees
Minnesota Supreme Court Attempts to Clarify Payment of Wages Act and Safe Harbor Provision
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for MHRA Sexual Harassment and Aiding and Abetting Claims
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands Hostile Work Environment Cause of Action
Minnesota Supreme Court Finds that “Predominant Purpose” Test Applies to Determine Whether Contract for Both Goods and Intangible Assets is Subject to the Uniform Commercial Code
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds a Non-Compete Agreement Cannot Mandate an Injunction
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Interference with Non-Compete May be Justified by Reliance on Advice from Legal Counsel
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Basketball Coach is not a “Public Figure” Under Defamation Law
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Reallocation of Damages to Severally Liable Parties
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects the Federal Plausibility Standard of Iqbal and Twombly and Upholds Minnesota’s Traditional Pleading Standard
Minnesota Supreme Court Weighs In On Whistleblower Act
Minnesota Termination of Sales Rep Statute Held to Apply to Claims Against Canadian Company
Minnesota Unfair Competition Law
Minnesota Wage Theft Law Takes Effect on July 1, 2019
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claims – State Supreme Court Upholds Right to Jury Trial
Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act Turns 30
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Causes Confusion
Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Legislation Goes into Effect
Minnesota’s Merger, Conversion, and Domestication of Business Entity Laws Revised
Misclassification of Sales Employees Under Wage and Hour Laws
Mississippi Sales Representative Statutes
Missouri Sales Representative Statutes
MN Supreme Court Affirms Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance
Modifying Mid-Stream Non-Compete Agreements Under Minnesota Law
Montana Sales Representative Statutes
Municipal Non-Compete Ordinances – Could it Happen in Minnesota?
Must a Whistleblower Act with the Purpose of “Exposing an Illegality?”
Nebraska Sales Representative Statutes
Nevada Sales Representative Statutes
New Hampshire Sales Representative Statutes
New Jersey Sales Representative Statutes
New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims for Minnesota Employers
New Mexico Sales Representative Statutes
New Minnesota LLC Act Becomes Mandatory On January 1, 2018
New Minnesota Privacy Law Creates Cause of Action for Dissemination of “Deep Fakes”
New Notice Requirements Effective Immediately Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
New Notice Requirements for Employers Under the ACA
New Operating Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Registration Requirements for Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealers and Coin Dealer Representatives Take Effect
New Regulations Require Federal Contractors to Notify Employees of Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
New York Sales Representative Statutes
NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Receive Non-Final Office Action for Trademark Application
NLRB Announces New Joint-Employer Standard
NLRB Guidance on Social Media Policies
NLRB Requires Private Employers to Notify Employees of Right to Unionize by April 30, 2012
NLRB Upholds Employee Termination Due to Mocking Facebook Posts
No Protection from Unemployment Retaliation
Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Assignable Under Minnesota Law?
Non-Compete Litigation Is on the Rise
North Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
North Dakota Non-Compete Law Amended
North Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Nurse Staffing Companies in Minnesota Must Avoid Restrictions on Direct Hire
Obama Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Grant Paid Sick Leave
Ohio Sales Representative Statutes
Oklahoma Sales Representative Statutes
Oregon Sales Representative Statutes
Overview of FMCSA Regulations Applicable to Interstate Drivers
Overview of the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act
Pennsylvania Sales Representative Statutes
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps are Exempt From Overtime Under FLSA
Playing Defense: How Trademark Protection Can Enhance and Protect Your Brand
Profits Interests, Service Provider Executives, and the Non-Employee Employee
Progress Achieved Through Minnesota’s WESA Grant Implementation
Property Manager Duties under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act
Recent Amendments to Minnesota Unpaid Wages Laws (Minnesota Statutes Sections 181.13 and 181.14)
Recent Amendments to the FMLA and Department of Labor FMLA Regulations
Recent Changes to Federal Tobacco Laws and Regulations
Recent Changes to Minnesota CBD and Hemp Laws
Recent Changes to Minnesota Medical Marijuana Laws as Part of Omnibus Health Bill and Recreational Cannabis Update
Recovery of Attorney’s Fees Is a Matter for the Jury to Decide
Recruiters at Staffing and Consulting Companies May Be Exempt from Overtime Pay under the FLSA and MFLSA
Reprimand by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Affirmed on Appeal
Request for Injunction Denied in Minnesota Breach of Duty of Loyalty Lawsuit
Rhode Island Sales Representative Statutes
Row Over Riparian Rights in Wisconsin Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court
Schmit Towing, Inc. v. Frovik: Independent Consideration is Not Required for Non-Compete Agreements With Independent Contractors
Second Circuit Clarifies When Unpaid Interns Are FLSA Employees
Settling for an Unsecured Judgment May Be Unsettling
Seventh Circuit Expands Protection of Confidential Information
Six-Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Wrongful Termination Claims Under DATWA
Small Business Loans Available to Minnesota Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Softchoice, Inc. v. Schmidt: Minnesota Court Addresses Enforceability of Two Non-Competes
South Carolina Sales Representative Statutes
South Dakota Sales Representative Statutes
Stock Transfer to Spouse to Dilute Stock Levied Against by Creditors Violated Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act
Strategies to Reduce Collection Problems
Supreme Court Limits the Definition of “Supervisor”
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Increase Minnesota Tax Revenue by up to $200 Million
Supreme Court Upholds That Mortgage-Loan Officers Are Not Exempt Under The FLSA
Surprising Non-Compete Decision from Minnesota Court of Appeals Enforces “Boilerplate” Remedies Clause
Tennessee Sales Representative Statutes
Texas Sales Representative Statutes
Thaler v. Perlmutter – Copyright Act Requires Authors to be Human
The Blue Pencil Doctrine in Minnesota
The Dodd-Frank Act: Expansion of Whistleblower Protections
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Sick Leave, and Unemployment – What Minnesota Employers Need to Know
The Legal Difference Between a Minnesota Employee and Independent Contractor
The Minnesota Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine
The Trouble with Equality: 50-50 “Partnerships” and the Dangers of Impasse
Third Circuit Holds College Athletes May Be Employees Under New Test
Tips for Preventing, Deterring, and Identifying Employee Fraud
Tortious Interference – The Triangular Tort
Tortious Interference Elements Changed in Third Restatement of Torts
Trade Secret Dispute Between Waymo and Uber Offers Lessons
Trade Secret Law: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Test for Unpaid Internships
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Forms
Understanding A Lawsuit In Minnesota
Unjust Enrichment Claim Not a Viable Alternative to Piercing Corporate Veil
Unpaid Internships Pose Legal Traps for Employers
Updated FCRA Disclosure Forms Impact Minnesota Employers
USCIS Issues New I-9 Form
Use of Credit Checks by Minnesota Employers in the Employment Context
Use of Employees’ Social Media Accounts Must Be “Authorized”
Utah Sales Representative Statutes
Vermont Sales Representative Statutes
Vicarious Liability of Minnesota Employers for Auto Accidents Caused by Employees
Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy – U.S. Supreme Court Holds Copyright Act Places No Time Limit on Infringement Damages
Washington D.C. Sales Representative Statutes
Washington Sales Representative Statutes
West Virginia Sales Representative Statutes
What Does Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Competition Mean for Minnesota Non-Competes?
What is “For Cause” Termination of Employment Under Minnesota Law?
Which Corporate Documents are Shareholders Entitled to Examine?
Wisconsin Sales Representative Statutes
Wisconsin Trade Secrets Claim Results in Attorney’s Fees for Bad Faith
Workplace Privacy Law in Minnesota
Written Agreements Reflect Reasonable Expectations of Shareholders
Wyoming Sales Representative Statutes
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Craig W. Trepanier Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Ratings
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Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Alcohol Traffic Safety Administration (MATSA) Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety & Loss Control Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Speaks at Minnesota Safety Council Annual Conference
Craig W. Trepanier Spoke on Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace at 2015 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
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Craig W. Trepanier to Speak at 2016 Business Law Institute
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James C. MacGillis to Speak at Cara a Cara con los Expertos
James C. MacGillis, Firm Profiled in Minnesota Lawyer
Jeff Oberman Joins Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. as Of Counsel
Joni Spratt Named As An “Unsung Legal Hero” By Minnesota Lawyer
Legal Assistant Joni L. Spratt Joins the Firm
MacGillis Named to NOHOA Board of Directors
MacGillis Presents on Changes to LLC Law
Nicholas N. Sperling and V. John Ella Author Legal QuickSheet on “Employee Monitoring and Workplace Privacy” for Minnesota CLE
Nicholas N. Sperling Elected as Shareholder
Nick Sperling Joins Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. as Associate Attorney
Snyder and Trepanier Present to Corporate Counsel Section of State Bar
TMB Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers, Rising Star
TMB Attorneys Oberman and Ella to Speak at Non-Compete Seminar
TMB Attorneys Obtain Court of Appeals Victory in Non-Compete Dispute
TMB Attorneys to Present at Business Law Institute
TMB Attorneys Will Speak at Minnesota CLE Seminar on Employment Agreements on December 8
TMB Recognizes Three Super Lawyers and a Rising Star
TMB Seeks Entry-Level Attorney
TMB To Hold Open House
Trepanier & MacGillis and Battina Law Are Joining Forces
Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. Moves to Minneapolis
Trepanier And Ella Author Piece For State Bar Publication On Minnesota Drug Testing Law; Team Up To Speak On Same Topic
Trepanier and Ella to Present Webinar on Employment Agreements
Trepanier and Ella to Team up to Talk Trade Secrets at HCBA
Upcoming Webinar – How to Protect Your Corporate Assets in the Digital Age
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Bryan R. Battina
Craig W. Trepanier
James C. MacGillis
Jeffrey B. Oberman
Jonas H.E. Persson
Joni L. Spratt
Nicholas N. Sperling
Thevni T. Lelwala
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