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A covenant not to compete is a provision in an employment agreement which prohibits an employee from working for a competitor of his/her current employer for a certain time and in certain locations after the employee leaves his/her current employer. Minnesota law says that the mere continuation of employment is...

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Minnesota Drunk Driving Laws

24 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

In the News, Joseph A. Gangi, Minnesota, SCOTUS

Like many states, Minnesota has an “implied consent law” requiring drivers suspected of driving under the influence to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath, or urine. Minnesota law makes it a crime for a person to refuse to take a chemical test. Forcing a person to consent...

Same-Sex Marriage — Spouses with Employment Benefits

20 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Employment Law, Will S. Partridge

In June 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued a decision holding that same-sex marriage is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Since spousal status affects some employer provided benefits, employers and employees should be aware of the implications of this decision. The decision impacts employer provided...

Joel Munt’s First-Degree Murder Conviction Upheld

17 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Criminal Law, In the News, Scott V. Kelly

The Minnesota Supreme Court, in a decision dated June 15, 2016, upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Joel Munt arising out of the shooting death of his former wife and the kidnapping of his three children. On appeal Munt argued error in: Declining to remove a prospective juror; Improper comments...

Jesse Ventura’s Defamation Lawsuit Overturned

16 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

In the News, Minnesota, Scott V. Kelly, U.S. Court of Appeals

In a decision filed June 13, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit overturned the verdict in favor of Jesse Ventura against Chris Kyle’s estate. Kyle is a former SEAL regarded as the deadliest sniper in U.S. history and author of the bestselling book American Sniper. ...

Estate Planning–Revocable Trusts

13 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Estate Planning, Homestead Property, Steven H. Fink, Taxes

A revocable living trust allows the maker of the trust (Settlor) to make changes to the trust during his or her lifetime. A revocable trust usually directs the trustee to pay all income to the Settlor for life and pay the trust assets to the main person after the Settlor’s...

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Minnesota vs. Wisconsin: Covenants Not to Compete

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Minnesota Drunk Driving Laws

Same-Sex Marriage — Spouses with Employment Benefits

Joel Munt’s First-Degree Murder Conviction Upheld

Jesse Ventura’s Defamation Lawsuit Overturned

Estate Planning–Revocable Trusts

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