Young people coming out of college and graduate school these days are often told that internships are the necessary first step to starting a career. Internships in concept are a sort of modern version of the apprenticeship in which a relatively inexperienced but capable person has an opportunity to learn at the feet of more …
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For the many Minnesotans who have not yet started the estate planning process, the prospect of doing so can be intimidating. Not only does one have to take stock of all of their assets and organize their finances to a certain extent, but estate planning also involves having some uncomfortable conversations about scenarios that most …
A woman had been with her companion for 51 years when she passed away at age 92. The woman left behind a $200 million estate that oddly did not have any provisions for her long-time partner. Her partner challenged the will and asked to be included and eventually reached a settlement with executors that allowed …
The internet is abuzz with accusations of discrimination by General Motors after Securities and Exchange Commission public filings revealed the salary of their new CEO. The CEO of the company, Mary Barra, is the first woman to head up the American auto giant. First praised as a long-overdue progression, the appointment is now garnering criticism …
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A difference in valuation has led to a serious conflict between the executors of the late pop star Michael Jackson’s estate and the Internal Revenue Service. There are a few main points of conflict. First is the problem of the appropriate date of valuation, since Jackson’s estate was in serious debt and financial troubles at …
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Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe says that whether or not he decides to pursue legal action against the team will depend on the outcome of the internal investigation into the conduct of the special teams coach. We have discussed this possible case in an earlier post just after Mr. Kluwe’s open letter on the …
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When you start to create an estate plan, one of your first concerns will likely be how you will distribute your earned income and other financial assets among your heirs and beneficiaries after you die. However, money is often not the most important thing that your loved ones may hope to inherit in your will. …
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As with other areas of the law, the landscape of employment law is ever-changing. Court opinions and regulatory actions always impact the real life applications of employment protection laws, particularly as debates continue over issues like employment discrimination. One influential case from last year has cast a long shadow in that area – the nationwide …
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