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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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As legal counsel to a large number of homeowner associations, we are often asked to review management agreements proposed by association management companies. This article examines the top legal issues that we regularly see in management agreements with homeowner associations. Your board of directors should always consult with experienced legal...
A complimentary replay of the Hellmuth & Johnson Homeowners Association Fall Webinar is available for download. Topics for this webinar include information about: Amending Governing Documents, presented by Joel Hilgendorf and Nancy Polomis Negotiating Management Documents, presented by David Hellmuth and Phaedra Howard Time for Q&A The speakers for this...
Every year, the population of Florida rises approximately 5% from November to April. Nearly one million snowbirds from the north are drawn to the Sunshine State, and many eventually decide to make Florida their permanent home. If you are considering making the land of beaches, Disney and “Florida Man” your...
This complimentary webinar covers: COVID-19 Impact on Contractors Readiness for Success Financial Planning for Owners Presented by: Blake R. Nelson, Hellmuth & Johnson Randy T. Feld, Boyum Barenscheer Click here to watch the webinar recording.
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A Cohabitation Agreement is a legal document that is designed for unmarried couples who wish to purchase property together. The agreement can detail the percentage or amount of each party’s contribution to the purchase as well as outline each parties’ responsibility of expenses and improvements. A Cohabitation Agreement can be...
Business owners misclassifying their employees as independent contractors is a common issue, arising frequently in Minnesota and elsewhere. By following the guidelines outlined below, your business can avoid having to face some expensive headaches in this area of law. Generally, an individual is considered an employee when an employer controls...
On October 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) updated its definition of “close contact” with an individual infected with the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19″). Under its previous guidance, the CDC defined “close contact” as 15 minutes of continuous contact with an individual with a confirmed case of...
Strategic questions are critical in negotiations, and are far too often ignored. Strategic questions are the difference between playing chess and playing checkers. Chess masters play many moves ahead. Strategic questions are a great way to gather information and gain concessions from the other side. A strategic question is one...
With a push by the Democratic party to return federal estate taxes to their historic norms, taxpayers need to act now before Congress passes legislation that could adversely impact their estates. Currently, the federal estate and gift tax exemption is set at $11.58 million per taxpayer. Assets included in a...
This article provides guidance for Minnesota therapists who would like to provide remote therapy to clients in other states. The Covid-19 pandemic has produced an increased demand for therapy while making it unsafe to conduct therapy in-person. These contrary realities have led to a real-life experiment regarding the effectiveness of...