Some employers use criminal background checks as a matter of course before hiring people, regardless of whether the nature of an applicant's criminal past had anything to do with the job they would be doing. As we've discussed before, however, the broad, blind use of...
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Take special care in estate planning for a blended family
It doesn’t take an expert to see that the landscape of the modern family is changing a lot these days. From second and third marriages to long term relationships that do not lead to marriage, to relationships that yield children but no long term commitment, there is...
Power of attorney included in estate planning in Minnesota
An estate plan is essential for the proper distribution of assets according to someone's wishes. Estate planning can also help avoid a future family disaster down the road. Usually included in an estate plan are wills, trusts and a power of attorney. A power of...
NFL cheerleader files proposed class action over wages, overtime
An Oakland Raiders cheerleader just filed a proposed class-action lawsuit on behalf of 40 current and former Raiderettes. She claims the Raiderettes’ contract violates both state and federal wage and hour laws -- and cheerleaders’ contracts with other NFL...
Bill would automatically suspend nurses who fail addiction program
As we've discussed on this blog before, the Star Tribune has published a series of articles over the past few months that have been highly critical of the Minnesota Board of Nursing's disciplinary process. The investigation revealed a number of nurses still providing...
Allegations of undue influence surface in will dispute
A former attorney for deceased actress Julie Harris is arguing in court that her most recent will should be invalidated. He says that after he was fired by Harris, her mental capacity was not sound and that she was not competent to execute a new will with her new...
What is probate? And how does it work?
Probate is the process by which a person's property and assets are sorted out and distributed upon his or her death. Typically, probate follows the pre-determined wishes of the decedent as described in an enforceable will.The purpose of probate is to distribute the...
Can Chris Kluwe sue the Vikings for wrongful termination?
Minnesotans and sports fans around the country have by now likely become familiar with the dispute between former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and leadership for the NFL team. Mr. Kluwe gained national recognition outside of the sports world for his activism on the...
Hospice centers accused of possible fraud
Hospice care is something that a lot of Minnesota families do not like to think about but at some point or another many will rely on hospice services to care for a loved one. When one does choose a hospice facility, families generally look for the best in the area and...
Estate planning can benefit Minnesota parents and children
Not everyone thinks about planning for their future. For some, estate planning may never even enter their mind. However, a recent article in which a couple owns a farm and are trying to decide the best way to plan ahead may be of some assistance to Minnesota residents...
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