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02/10/2016 Boundary Line Disputes: To Wait is To Lose One of the fundamental premises of the United States of America is our right to own land. We place great value on that premise and the law reflects…

02/03/2016 4 Tips for Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreements A good portion of my practice involves commercial real estate work. Recently my clients are much more active in acquiring or selling commercial real…

01/27/2016 Quarterly Review Over the past few months, Dan has posted weekly on topics of legal and local Minnesota interest. This week feels like a good time to check in and…

01/20/2016 Warm hearts for Charity This weekend we are happy to sponsor two silent auction tables for this Hugo event. One table to benefit the Lakes LifeCare Center and one for the…

01/13/2016 Revocable Trusts: Protection, Savings A revocable trust is an excellent estate planning tool that can protect assets and save substantial money for the settlor's estate.

01/06/2016 Arbitration Agreements: Benefits and Detriments There are two venues for dispute resolution: Court and Arbitration. The default venue is court. However, parties can always agree to binding…

12/23/2015 Happy Holidays to One and All Many years ago my wife and I committed to keeping Christmas simple and focused on why we celebrate Christmas. That decision has made our holiday time…

12/16/2015 IRS Gaffe Interrupts Non-Profit Certifications I recently formed a non-profit organization and obtained IRS approval for the entity as a recognized 501(c)(3) entity. Very soon after receiving…

12/09/2015 Holiday Cheer turns to Holiday Horror Employer-sponsored holiday gatherings of co-workers is a common occurrence. Employers are wise to try and create events showing appreciation for…