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Who Does Workers’ Compensation Cover in Minnesota?

Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that is mandated by law. The purpose of the law is to hold employers responsible for hazardous workplaces and protect employees from suffering financially after an injury. The law requires that employers purchase insurance, and pay premiums, for the benefit of their employees. In some instances, if an employer can provide proof that…

Boating Under the Influence

Just about everyone nowadays recognizes that there are dangers associated with operating a motorized vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is not to imply that people don’t do it; however, it is widely recognized as a danger to all involved. Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated usually stirs up images of a few bad…

Common Work Injuries in Minnesota

When an employee has been injured on the job in the state of Minnesota, our system of workers’ compensation is there to protect their financial interests. Over the years workers have certainly been exposed to fewer occupational hazards, although still some onsite injuries are inevitable. Workers’ compensation coverage covers an array of injuries ranging from a one-time incident to injuries…

Legal Ramifications of Filing for Divorce

When a marital relationship has deteriorated to the point of filing for divorce, the soon-to-be-ex-spouses will have a lot on their plate. Not only does running into mutual friends lead to extremely uncomfortable small talk, even talking to your own family or in-laws can turn into a very draining task. Your default of explaining things in terms of “we” will…

Police Abuse and Unlawful Arrests

Over the past year the overreach of authority and abuse of power by police officers has been thrust into the nation’s focal point. The police involvement in the killing of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner caused waves of outrage and backlash from civil rights activists. When the incident began in St. Louis many neutral members of the community…

Most Common Internet Crimes

When we go about our day-to-day activities we can sometimes find ourselves letting our mind wander to the criminals that might interfere with them. We lock the doors to our homes or cars in anticipation that forgetting might invite unwelcome guests. We pay attention to our surroundings in unfamiliar areas to ensure our personal safety. Sometimes we even let friends…

Workers’ Compensation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Many employees are familiar with the workers’ compensation system in place throughout the North Star State. Most Minnesota employees know that there is a form of insurance that will protect them if they are injured on the job. Some employees even are aware that it is a requirement for all employers in Minnesota to carry such insurance for the benefit…

Divorce: Fact vs Fiction

Nearly everyone knows someone who has gone through the process of a divorce. Divorce proceedings involve intimate details about familial relations and, as such, they often find themselves pouring into the rumor mill. Neighbors, family, and friends often tell tall tales and exaggerated examples of other neighbors, family, and friends who have gone through a divorce. This leads to many…

Pulled Over for DWI

After a long, hard day at work, you stop in at a restaurant in Mankato to meet a friend. You have a bite to eat and decide that a second drink probably won’t hurt anything. Even though you know you are driving home afterwards, you vow to have some water and more food and are sure that will do the…

Know Your Rights

Many United States citizens like to believe that they have nothing to hide from the police unless they have done something wrong. This is especially true for those who have never had a run-in with law enforcement. This belief leads many people to give statements to officers, volunteer information, or allow an officer to search their property without a warrant.…

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