Leveling The Playing Field
Between Businesses And The Government
Running a business means having the right permits, licenses and permissions in order. In many cases, local governments must approve certain aspects of the business, such as ensuring an area or building is zoned for the business before a company can set up shop....
MKE attorneys have for two decades made election integrity part of their legal practice--winning two election integrity cases at the U.S. Supreme Court (2002 and 2018). Now, polling data is showing that election integrity is becoming a top issue in populists' minds. ...
In this Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy article, Former Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia (Justice Scalia's son) writes about the emergence of cancel culture and its effect on large law firms. It seems one can question these days whether large law firms will...
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on February 17, 2021, heard oral argument challenging the constitutionality of Governor Walz's executive orders. Attorney Erick Kaardal represented the appellants Free Minnesota Small Business Coalition, individual business and state...
A company’s reputation has a significant influence over how well the business thrives. When outside parties spread false information about a company, it is possible for that business to suffer damages. As a result, a business lawsuit for defamation and other claims...
Lenders put a lot on the line when providing lines of credit to individuals. While a Minnesota lender certainly hopes that all goes well with the transaction and that the loan is repaid as necessary, financial professionals also know that it is important to limit the...
Owning property is a point of pride for most people in Minnesota and elsewhere. Of course, even if they consider themselves the owners, local governments often enforce ordinances on how property can be used. Unfortunately, some property owners may find themselves at...
Investing in rental property can help many Minnesota investors gets their foot in the real estate door. Some may believe that acting as the landlord of a multi-unit complex could allow them to manage property while earning an income from their tenants. While this goal...
Business owners cannot please everyone. Issues could arise with a product or service that leads to dissatisfied customers, or outside parties may simply want to make a claim in hopes of receiving compensation, even if the claim seems frivolous. Unfortunately, any type...
Companies can often find themselves dealing with complications with other businesses. In some cases, those issues can be significant, including possibly ending a business relationship, but if the conflict breaches a contractual agreement or if a company believes that...
