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In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750....
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In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750....
Where Money Actually Comes From, and What It Really Costs Most small businesses don’t fail because the owner lacks talent, drive, or customers. They fail because cash dries up at the wrong time. That’s not a moral failing. It’s a structural one. Revenue can look strong on paper while cash...
An estate plan may look perfect on paper—until your heirs need cash quickly. Life insurance can be a powerful tool for addressing that gap, providing funds precisely when they are needed most. When coordinated with the rest of your estate plan, it can also help ensure that your wishes are...
In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750....
In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this? Real Estate — my father and my grandfather worked as self-employed builders and remodelers, so real estate law feels like home. What did you want to be when you grew up? I considered many of the...
The Red Flags Partners Ignore—Until It’s Too Late Business divorce isn’t rare. Worse, it’s inevitable for the partnerships that ignore warning signs. Most partners don’t wake up one morning wanting out. Instead, they tolerate small problems. They rationalize bad behavior. They tell themselves it’s temporary. That’s how businesses die slowly....
Co-Authored by: Alec Sherod & Evelyn O’Brien With absentee ownership of farmland growing in the United States, well-structured lease agreements are vital to ensuring operator and landlord profitability. In 2024, approximately 348 million acres of U.S. farmland were leased to operators. Because farmland has high profitability potential and many families...
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Kristine Spiegelberg Nelson authored an article for Minnesota Community Living on HOA assessment collection, exploring why assessments matter, MCIOA’s role, and the strict legal requirements for liens and foreclosures. Nelson sheds light on the enforcement pitfalls associations must avoid to protect their collection rights. Read the...
In this series of articles, we are analyzing the various changes that the affected associations will need to make to their policies, procedures, and, potentially, their governing documents by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (“MCIOA”) adopted in SF 1750....
Co-Authored by: Alec Sherod & Evelyn O’Brien American farmers rely on supply chains that stretch far beyond the United States’ borders. Accordingly, geopolitics plays a critical role in determining the input costs that farmers face, from fertilizer and fuel to agricultural equipment. As geopolitical tensions rise and production prices remain...