Many people hear “grandparents’ rights” and assume grandparents have an automatic right to spend time with their grandchildren. In Minnesota, there is no inherent right to visitation. Grandparents—and certain nonparents—have the right to ask a court for visitation, but they must meet specific statutory criteria and a heightened evidentiary burden before a court can order it.
Minnesota Guardianship Changes in 2024 and 2025: What You Need to Know
Minnesota enacted significant revisions to its guardianship statutes in 2024 and 2025. These changes directly impact guardians – who now face greater potential personal liability – as well as individuals subject to guardianships.
Key Tax Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law as President Trump penned the final required signature. The OBBBA extends several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and includes other changes affecting the taxes of individuals and businesses. Below are summaries of selected tax law provisions.
Minnesota Adopts Changes to Trust and Estate Law, Including 500-Year Dynasty Trusts
In May 2025, substantial amendments to Minnesota’s trust and estate statutes were enacted. Some of these changes include changes to the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Probate Code, the Power of Appointment Act, and to modernize Minnesota’s statutory Rule Against Perpetuities. These revisions update the legal framework governing trusts and estates in Minnesota and enhance planning opportunities for multi-generation estate planning.
FTC Rule Bans Noncompete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Benjamin Hamborg | Eric Friske
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will significantly impact the use of noncompete agreements in the United States. As an employer or employee, it is crucial to understand how these changes may affect you and your organization.
Following a nomination by Henson Efron paralegal, Jake Enger, Bob Gagne, a volunteer with Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR)* was on site to present Lisa Spencer with the Patriot Award. This award recognizes efforts made by employers in support of citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time…
Understanding Liquidated Damages Clauses: Insights from Lagoon Partners Case
Benjamin Hamborg | Dylan Wallace
Liquidated damages clauses are often included in a variety of commonplace contracts, such as employment agreements, non-solicitation and nondisclosure agreements, and even lease agreements.
Legal Readiness for College-Bound Teens: What Parents Need to Know
Christopher Burns | Brigitt Orfield
Editor’s Note, May 2025: While originally published in 2024, the guidance below remains current. With graduation season in full swing, now is a great time to revisit these legal and financial considerations for your college-bound student. As the proud parents of new high school graduates, you are likely filled with excitement and busy with graduation…
Potential Changes Coming to Minnesota’s Sick and Safe Time Law
John Bisanz, Jr.
Every business owner knows that clarity of purpose is essential for a company to be successful. Knowing and articulating why you do what you do enables management and staff to collaborate, innovate, and find new and better ways to conduct business.
Back in April 2022, in one of the most complex and highly publicized trust disputes in Minnesota’s history, Henson Efron attorneys Christopher J. Burns and Eric Friske helped the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office secure an order removing Trustee Brian Lipschultz from the Otto Bremer Trust for having committed a series of breaches of his fiduciary…