Assessors have submitted their values and will be sending assessments to property owners in the coming weeks, if they haven’t already. Some property owners may look at their values and wonder, “How can my property possibly be valued this high? Is the assessor out to get me?” The good news is that assessors aren’t out
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Potential Implications of Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive Employment Practices
It is no secret that the use of artificial intelligence, or “AI,” is increasing every day in every sector of life. Thus, it should come as no surprise that employers are turning to AI to assist with a wide range of employment practices, including hiring and recruitment, measuring employee performance metrics and enhancing workplace efficiencies.…
Preparing for Workplace ICE Raids
We have received numerous inquiries from clients with concerns about President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be aggressively investigating workplaces where undocumented workers are employed. Employees are asking for reassurances from their employers about safety, and clients are asking what they can do to prepare for an ICE raid.…
Public Comment Period Open for Office of Cannabis Management Proposed Rules
By Doug Junker
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published their draft rules for review and public comment. The rules outline the requirements for all aspects of a cannabis business operation including record keeping, security, labeling, storage, etc. For those looking to apply for a license, you should review and become familiar with the rules as you begin…
Are Your Company’s “Stay or Pay” Agreements Legal?
Many employers use “stay or pay” agreements to seek reimbursement of certain costs advanced on behalf of the employee if the employee leaves their employment within a specified time period. Signing bonuses, training payments, relocation stipends and other cash payments are provided to employees on the condition that the employee repay all, or a portion,…
Golf Course Redevelopment Continues to Spur Litigation
This blog has previously observed how golf course redevelopment commonly leads to land use disputes between, on one hand, those seeking to redevelop the former course, and on the other hand, neighboring landowners benefiting from the status quo.[1] These disputes may find their way to court even when every government regulator has approved the…
30 Frequently Asked Questions for Minnesota Property Tax Appeals
Do you feel you are paying more than your fair share in property taxes? If so, you may be able to reduce your taxes or obtain a refund. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about filing a property tax appeal in Minnesota.
Property Tax Appeal Essentials
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Securing a Cannabis License in Minnesota
By Doug Junker & Bill Griffith
Cannabis sales are anticipated to begin in Minnesota by spring or early summer of 2025. This new market will open opportunities for businesses to engage in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales, under a comprehensive framework designed to ensure compliance and safety.
In this episode of the Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Bill Griffith…
The Changing Landscape of Independent Contractor Status in Minnesota
In Minnesota, as in other states and with the federal government, employers who wrongly classify workers as independent contractors are subject to significant penalties, interest, and taxes. The 2024 legislature enacted a number of changes to the various statutes that discuss the classification of workers as independent contractors.
All Industries (Except Construction)
Outside of the…
Out With the New and In With the Newer? Eight Things Employers Need To Know About Minnesota’s Amendments to Earned Sick and Safe Time
Minnesota wasted no time before revisiting its Earned Sick and Safe Time law which originally took effect January 1, 2024. In late May, Governor Walz signed into law the legislature’s amendments to the state’s earned sick and safe (ESST) requirements. While many of the changes appear to be intended to resolve practical ambiguity uncovered over…