Business seller financing can offer several different conveniences for both the buyer and the seller. Business.com reports that this type of financing removes third-party interests and allows both parties to communicate directly. While seller financing can streamline...
How may a business prepare for a partner’s sudden exit?
An unexpected illness or injury may cause a business partner’s sudden exit. Without a backup plan, you could find yourself running the business on your own. Absent a partner’s vital skills, your customers may search for another provider. In some cases, when a partner...
How can you safeguard intellectual property?
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...
What are my business exit strategy options?
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...
Trademark infringement claims may need to prove confusion
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...
How contingencies and disclosures work when buying a home
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...
What forms can a business take?
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...
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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...
Elected Chair of the MSBA’s Agriculture Section
, 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....
Child Support Basics Everyone Should Know
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...