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What is title insurance and do I need it?

Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects the beneficiary (usually the bank or the owner) from defects ...
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What is a Revocable Living Trust?

A trust is an arrangement whereby certain assets are transferred to an individual (“trustee”) to manage according to ...
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What is the difference between Probate and Non-Probate assets?

Probate assets are assets in the sole name/ownership of a deceased individual and require a court (with some ...
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What is the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common?

Joint tenancy with a right of survivorship dictates that, upon the death of a joint owner, the remaining ...
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What is a start of employment notice?

A start of employment notice is a notice required by Minnesota’s wage theft law. It includes information such ...
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What is an injunction?

An injunction is a court order saying that someone must either do or not do a certain thing. ...
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Are non-competes legal?

In Minnesota, non-competes are disfavored by the courts, but they are legal if they meet strict legal standards. ...
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Do I have to disclose my criminal history when applying for a job?

Minnesota law allows employers to ask job applicants about their criminal history. However this can be done only ...
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What is workplace reprisal?

Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, reprisal occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee because ...
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Can I sue for workplace retaliation?

In Minnesota, certain forms of workplace retaliation are protected by law. For example, if an employer retaliates against ...
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