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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...

Marijuana in the Workplace

06 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Employment Law, In the News, Will S. Partridge

Minnesota is one of 34 states that have legalized marijuana for the treatment of certain medical conditions. Approved medical use started July 1, 2015. Medical use of marijuana is limited to marijuana that is delivered in the form of a liquid or pill, or the vaporized delivery of the liquid...

Grandparents’ Visitation Rights

02 Jun 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Family, Mary Anne Wray, Of Counsel, Paul T. Moosbrugger

Most grandparents value the importance of establishing and fostering relationships with their grandchildren. In many cases, however, the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) deny grandparents to be a part of their grandchild’s life. Minnesota Statutes §257C.08 allows for reasonable visitation rights of grandparent to their grandchildren in several different situations, including:...

Working Conditions for Women–Women’s Economic Security Act

23 May 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Employment Law, Will S. Partridge

The Women’s Economic Security Act became effective August 1, 2014, and applies to all employers with 21 or more employees. While the law was designed to improve working conditions for women, it applies to both women and men. The law provides that “familial status” is now a protected class, and...

Drones–FFA Regulations & Liability

02 May 2016

Farrish Johnson Law Office

Drones, FAA, In the News, Scott V. Kelly

Drone regulations are coming; they are inevitable. The Consumer Electronics Association estimated some 700,000 drones would be purchased by the end of 2015. There is a race to create rules by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate them. Congress mandated the FAA to prepare a plan to safely integrate...

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