Minnesota Equipment Dealer Statute Claims Dismissed by Federal Court
A recent decision by a U.S. District Court judge to dismiss claims asserted under Minnesota’s “Equipment Statutes” provides a detailed look at the application of these laws. Minnesota has two statutes that apply to dealers of heavy equipment in contract disputes with manufacturers – the Minnesota Heavy and Utility Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act, Minn. […]
Minnesota Sales Rep Statute Expanded; Clarified.
Minnesota recently amended its Termination of Sales Representatives Act to clarify an historically ambiguous section of the statute regarding its application to sales representatives (“sales reps”) who sell components to customers who then incorporate the component in a larger product. The amendments make it clear that these sales reps are protected by the law and […]