Navigating Business Sales and Purchases: Key Legal Considerations
Navigating Business Sales and Purchases: Key Legal Considerations

For many small and medium-sized businesses, the decision to buy or sell a company represents a pivotal moment in their development. While such transactions can lead to growth, diversification, or a strategic exit, they also involve complex legal and financial...

Five Common Business Disputes and How to Resolve Them
Five Common Business Disputes and How to Resolve Them

Running a business involves countless responsibilities and decisions. While growth and success are top priorities, it’s also important to understand that disputes may arise along the way. Legal conflicts can escalate quickly if not addressed properly, creating stress,...

Understanding Employment Disputes from the Employer’s Perspective
Understanding Employment Disputes from the Employer’s Perspective

Employment disputes are an unfortunate but common reality in the modern workplace. They can stem from a variety of issues, such as employee conduct, wage disputes, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination claims, and violations of labor laws. Many of these...

Salaried Employees are Exempt from Being Paid for Overtime, Right?
Salaried Employees are Exempt from Being Paid for Overtime, Right?

Yes, so far, but . . . A recent rule change to the Fair Labor Standards Act will affect many small businesses with salaried employees. The rule increases the employee salary-threshold requirements from the current $23,660 per year to $50,440: a jump of 113 percent....

Minnesota Court of Appeals Success for Real Estate Client
Minnesota Court of Appeals Success for Real Estate Client

The Minnesota Court of Appeals published a favorable opinion for an SPOE real estate client on Monday May 12.  For the full opinion, click on the docket number  below: A13-0707      John Kalenburg, et al., Appellants, vs. Thomas H. Klein, et al., Respondents....