Intellectual property gives significant value to your Minnesota business so long as it stays safe. If lackluster protection results in IP making its way into the wrong hands, the outcome could jeopardize your company's success. Knowing how to safeguard IP can help you...

It is a good idea to prepare yourself for the day when you will no longer be able to or want to run your business. It is never too early to do this. You can make a business exit strategy when you are first opening the business. Having a business exit strategy lets you...

A registered trademark owner may allege infringement. The court may then review a mark's likelihood of confusion with customers. As noted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, businesses could defend against infringement claims by showing the...

When you look to buy a home in Minnesota, you may need to rely on certain contingencies or conditions or actions that must come to fruition before the sale processes, along the way. The home seller or real estate agent may also have to disclose certain information...

When forming a business, one of the important decisions that entrepreneurs must make is the type of business they will form. What are the advantages and disadvantages of four common types of businesses? 1. A sole proprietorship In a sole proprietorship, a business...

We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...

, attorney at Franz Hultgren Evenson, P.A., was recently elected chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Agricultural and Rural Law section. The election took place during the Agricultural and Rural Law section annual meeting in St. Cloud, MN on May 16, 2019....

Caring for children with a partner you’re separated from can be difficult. It is a good idea to consider looking into child support to be put into place to ensure the children receive the care they need. Understanding child support basics is hard. That’s why we’ve...

Estate planning can greatly benefit your family by clearly communicating your wishes and by providing protection for important assets such as real estate. By preserving wealth and assets for future generations, you can ensure your children, grandchildren and even...

, attorney at Franz Hultgren Evenson, P.A., recently and decisively won an employment case against Hennepin County. In mid-March, Sarah was in court with her client, Tracy Schutt. Tracy had been wrongfully terminated from Hennepin County where she was a child support...