Temporary Restraining Order for a Minnesota Business

A TRO is a Temporary Restraining Order issued by a Minnesota court judge. The most common type of TRO is for domestic abuse or threats of violence in the family context, but Temporary Restraining Orders are also used in the business context. Minnesota Business TRO A Business TRO is typically used when someone is violating [...]

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Civil Motions Glossary – Minnesota Federal District Court

The following glossary defines every civil motion available in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota’s ECF dictionary. Please use this glossary as a guide for determining which civil motion to use for your particular situation. This Civil Motions Glossary for the Minnesota Federal District Court was updated in December, 2010. A [...]

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Small Business Law: Providing Severance to Avoid Litigation

Small businesses are not immune to the current economic troubles.  Unfortunately many have had to make the difficult decision to downsize staff in order to keep the business open. Terminations or lay offs are uncomfortable for all parties involved.  How you handle a lay off can have a significant impact on your bottom line, however. [...]

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Fair Debt Collection Practices: Minnesota Law

Fair Debt Collection Act Federal laws regulate how companies can collect debts from consumers.  The laws are specifically targeted towards consumers – they do not include debts for businesses. Collectors are limited in how they can contact you to collect debts too.  They cannot harass you or intimidate you while trying to collect on a [...]

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Minnesota Attorney’s Fees: Paying for Litigation

Litigation can be an intimidating prospect.  The court system can be confusing for people who are unfamiliar with it.  There are several procedural rules and time limits that you must follow.  Litigation can also be expensive.  There are a number of different kinds of fee agreements, however, depending on your situation.  Don’t let the fear [...]

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Minnesota Litigation: Basic Terms Explained

Litigation can be an overwhelming prospect.  It involves a variety of different stages and terms that are unfamiliar to people who do not work in litigation often.  Here is a brief guide to some of the most basic litigation terms used in Minnesota: Parties: The parties to litigation are just the different people, companies, or [...]

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Minnesota Attorneys for Litigation Defense

So you’ve been sued – now what?  Many lawsuits will fall within the insurance coverage for your profession, car, boat, or property.  If you are served with a complaint in a civil lawsuit, you should provide a copy of it to your insurance company as soon as possible.  If it falls within your insurance coverage, [...]

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Minnesota Litigation Attorneys: Hire a Lawyer to Draft Your Contract Now and Avoid Litigation Later

Minnesota Contract Lawyers With the advent of the internet, it is easy to find hundreds of samples of legal forms like contracts online for free.  Some wonder why they should spend the money hiring an attorney to draft a partnership agreement, for example, when they can just as easily fill in the blanks on a [...]

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