Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue in the United States. Many employees are victims of sexual harassment every year. Victims of sexual harassment can file a lawsuit against their employer. Unfortunately, a new report shows that many cases go unreported. Many victims do not report the harassment or take legal action against …
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Statistics show that more people than ever are now struggling with addiction to prescription narcotics, and that this epidemic is not only resulting in record overdoses but also a surge in criminal activity. For instance, consider a recent case here in Minnesota, where a 50-year-old woman recently pleaded guilty to fraudulently using the Social Security …
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Discussion is ongoing among Minnesota legislators about reducing the amount of estate taxes paid by certain individuals following their death. Certain members of the Minnesota House would like to more than double the amount of money required in the estate before subjecting estate assets to taxation. Currently, wealth of $1.4 million triggers the Minnesota estate …
Many employees in Minnesota may not understand their rights. Discrimination in the workplace is illegal, and it is important for employees to know that they can pursue legal action if they believe they have been a victim of workplace discrimination. Age discrimination claims have become more common in the United States as employees become more …
Last week, we began discussing how all of the hard work and success of those individuals who choose to pursue a career in dentistry can be jeopardized by the filing of a complaint with the Board of Dentistry that calls their fitness to practice into question. To recap, the Board can pursue a variety of …
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Over the last six months, our blog has spent some time discussing simple wills in the hope that it would shed some light on the state laws governing these documents and help drive home the message about just how important basic estate planning is for everyone. We’ll continue our discussion in today’s post, exploring the …
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A successful career in dentistry is about more than just earning a degree and the necessary licensure, which by itself is a herculean effort. Rather it’s also about building a successful practice, earning the respect of colleagues and, of course, gaining the trust of the community served. Unfortunately, all of this can be jeopardized when …
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While it’s truly unfortunate, the simple reality is that many employees will experience some sort of discriminatory actions after informing their employers that they are expecting a child. While these discriminatory actions may be fairly obvious, such as demotion or even termination after announcing the pregnancy, they can also prove to be more low key …
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Of the many benefits that come from executing an estate plan, none is perhaps more rewarding than the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have done everything in your power to make things easy for your family, including minimizing the potential for disputes. The unfortunate reality, however, is that sometimes even the best …
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