Over the last decade, online legal services have become increasingly popular across the United States. There are many online programs, websites, and services that offer DIY estate planning. Although it may be an attractive choice for some, unlike doing your taxes on...
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What is an Expungement?
To “expunge” is to “erase or remove completely.” In law, “expungement” is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from state or federal record. An expungement order directs the court to treat the criminal conviction as if it had...
Driving While Impaired – The Basics
In the state of Minnesota, Driving While Impaired (DWI) is defined as driving operating, or having physical control of a motor vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the body and...
How to Find the Right Lawyer
When you’re looking for a lawyer, you are often in a vulnerable spot and looking for help. Knowing the right questions to ask your lawyer during an initial consultation can make finding the right attorney that much easier. If you are looking for a lawyer to solve a...
Termination of Contracts – How To Get Out Of A Contract
Contract terminations are common in all parts of business. Sports teams terminate a contract with a player when they cut the player. Cities may terminate contracts with various service providers (trash collection, security companies, road maintenance). Most likely you...
Contracts – What is Repudiation and How does It Work
The relationship between contracting parties can fail for a number of reasons. Sometimes people cannot agree on how best to run a business. Sometimes they do not go through with a sale or transfer. And sometimes the parties just drift apart in their relationship. When...
Prices are rising. Is your business protected?
With the opening of businesses around the country and the loosening of restrictions, many people are starting to make purchases that they have held off on. This sudden shock however, has resulted in high prices as product production has only recently started up again....
What Type of Business is my Business?
So you are thinking of starting a business? You may be wondering what kind of business formation would work best for me. Some of the most common business formations are partnerships, sole proprietorships, corporations, and limited liability companies. Three common...
Criminal Charges – Burglary
Have you been charged with the crime of burglary in the State of Minnesota? This blog post is going to look at the way the state of Minnesota treats the crime of burglary including the differences between the charges and possible punishments. Read on for a better...
Minnesota Unemployment Benefits for Employees
Unemployment Insurance is funded through payroll taxes of employers. It is a monetary benefit payable to an employee who becomes unemployed through no fault of his own. While the process is relatively easy, an employer can challenge an employee’s application for...