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COBRA Subsidy Extended
March 11, 2010
by Mary L. Komornicka and Krysta M. Mitchell* A COBRA subsidy extension was recently signed into law, read about it here. Read More
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Editor's Corner
March 01, 2010
by Julie L. Perrus March begins with better weather, although you probably won’t find many at the Capitol who have been able to enjoy it. While no official legislative deadlines have been set, the legislature is operating on an unofficial first deadline of March 12. Read More
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A Chicken in Every Pot… and Broadband Service for All
March 01, 2010
by Peter J. Coyle Over the past several years, rural legislators have been working to draw attention to a growing disparity in the availability of telecommunications technology that many, if not most, urban consumers take for granted—reliable access to competitive wireless phone service and high-speed Internet connections. Read More
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PACE Financing Will Provide Homeowners with New Options for Energy Efficiency
March 01, 2010
by Julie L. Perrus Ever considered adding a geothermal heating system or some solar panels to your home? Maybe you live in a home that is nearing the century mark with original windows and zero insulation in the walls. Legislation introduced this year by Senator John Doll and Representative Jeremy Kalin would provide homeowners a new way to access financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. Read More
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The “Angel Investor Tax Credit”
March 01, 2010
by Michael W. Schley Several bills have been introduced into the Minnesota legislature which would provide investors an “Angel Investor Tax Credit” based upon their investment in certain types of Minnesota small businesses engaged in high technology or green manufacturing. The bills also permit indirect investment by taxpayers through a “Certified Angel Investment Network Fund.” Read More
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OSHA Update
February 10, 2010
by Bruce J. Douglas and Chris M. Heffelbower Learn more about recent developments from OSHA. Read More
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New 401(k) Contribution Deposit Rule
February 10, 2010
by Mary L. Komornicka and Krysta Mitchell* Learn more about the Department of Labor's new guidelines governing employee contributions and participant loan repayment. Read More
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Recent Changes in Minnesota Law Seek to Battle The Effects of The Foreclosure Crisis
February 05, 2010
by Jessica B. Rivas Abandoned, empty properties across the state of Minnesota have spurred a change in the Minnesota Foreclosure Laws. Changes affect homeowners who may now have the option to postpone foreclosure sales, lenders who are now required to protect vacant property and cities which are now able to secure abandoned buildings and reduce the redemption period. Read More
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Mechanic's Lien Case Law Update
February 05, 2010
by Rob A. Stefonowicz The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently decided two matters with implications on mechanic’s lien foreclosure procedures. The first case involves lien apportionment. In this matter, a lienholder filed a blanket mechanic’s lien on a 41-acre residential development, but then sought to foreclose its entire lien against only three of the lots in the development. Read More
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Are You Up-To-Date On The Amended Franchise Rule FAQs?
January 12, 2010
by Meredith A. Bauer The Federal Trade Commission has been periodically releasing new “Amended Franchise Rule FAQs.” To assist you in ensuring you are up-to-date with the latest FTC guidance, we have put together a summary of FAQs posted that may require changes or revisions to your franchise agreements or franchise disclosure document. Read More
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Franchise Renewal Season is Upon us
January 12, 2010
by Charles S. Modell For the majority of franchisors, the first quarter of the calendar year is also the first quarter of their fiscal year, and thus the time they focus on updating their franchise disclosure documents. Unfortunately, a simple review of existing documents will not always identify the issues that have occurred in the past year that require disclosure. Read More
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