End-of-Life Planning: What Should You Have in Place Before You Die?
Thinking about the end of your life may seem overwhelming and frightening, but it may actually provide significant peace of mind, especially if you have dependents or family members who rely on you.
Preparing a comprehensive estate plan can help ensure your wishes are followed when you pass away or become incapacitated. A well-designed estate plan that leverages the right kinds of trusts can also help your family avoid probate and may even prevent some types of taxes from being incurred.
Minnesota DUI Statistics
Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol is an ongoing problem in Minnesota. One in seven of the 4.7 million licensed drivers on the Minnesota roadways have a DUI on their record. According to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Motor Vehicle Crash Facts for 2020, a total of 57,127 crashes occurred that year — 3,592 of those were drug or alcohol related.
What Legal Action Should I Take if I’m Discriminated Against at Work?
Employment discrimination happens when a person or group of people are treated unfairly by their employer due to their race, sex, religion, disability or age. Workplace discrimination certainly seems like the type of thing that should have been safely relegated to the dustbin of history by now. While many Minneapolis–St. Paul workplaces are inclusive, diverse environments, there are still some employers that cling to discriminatory practices.
Patents 101: Everything to Know About Patents and Your Protection
Have you invented something novel and useful and are looking to sell it on the market? Before you do, you may want to protect your innovation by getting a patent. Although you can still sell your product without a patent, obtaining patent rights prevents others from recreating, using, selling and claiming your invention as their own.
What You Need to Know About Orders for Protection
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, filing an Order for Protection (OFP) can provide peace of mind and security for you and your household. The first step toward protecting yourself from an abuser is to seek help and find trustworthy legal assistance.
What Should I Do if Someone Tries to Use My Trademark?
Trademark can be legally registered word(s), names or symbols that represent a company or product. An individual or business may file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register their trademark. If an unauthorized third party uses or replicates your trademark to sell its own goods and services, it can be considered trademark infringement. As the trademark holder, it is your responsibility to uphold your brand and put a stop to the infringement.
Common Situations that Lead to HIPPA Violations
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a federal law that establishes guidelines for healthcare providers to protect a patient’s sensitive health information. While most healthcare organizations implement various security measures to comply with HIPAA and protect their patients’ health information, sometimes this information is used or shared incorrectly, which can lead to a HIPAA violation.
When Does the State Become the Legal Guardian of a Child? How Can a Family Member Go About Gaining Custody?
While Minnesota doesn’t recognize parental rights as fundamental rights, parents generally have the freedom to have and raise their children according to their own personal beliefs and values. However, if a parent causes their child’s welfare or life to be at stake, the state will intervene and in certain circumstances, terminate their parental rights.
The termination of parental rights can be either voluntary or involuntary depending on the situation.
What Factors Will Help or Hurt My Workers’ Compensation Claim in Minnesota?
Workplace injuries can be disastrous if they cause the employee to miss work or impedes their ability to perform the job’s duties. Injured workers often lose out on hours and have trouble paying everyday bills or covering out-of-pocket costs for their treatments. Getting fair compensation may be vital to you and your family’s livelihood.
What Should I Know About GPS Ankle Monitoring in Minnesota?
Many people in Hennepin County, Ramsey County and other parts of Minnesota opt for the Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) program because home arrest is generally preferable to serving time behind bars. GPS ankle monitors help prevent Minnesota’s jails from becoming overcrowded with prisoners, especially those with non-violent offenses like DWI.