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briefing papers
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Performance Specifications and the Non-Delegable Duty: The Pitfalls of Design Delegation for Contractors and Design Professionals Alike
- Fabyanske Firm Sues to Protect Integrity of Minneapolis Procurements
- How Race-Based Admissions Preferences being Deemed Unconstitutional May Impact the DBE Program
announcements
- Dean Thomson and Mark Becker Will be Speaking at the 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit
- Dean Thomson was selected by Finance and Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer’s 2024 ICON Honors
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Congratulations to Hugh Brown for being appointed to the Steering Committee of Division 10 of the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law
Category: Briefing Papers
New Developments in Insurance Coverage
Introduction Not only is the price of Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance in flux, but so also is the coverage actually available. One of the unique but common features of construction contracts is…
read MoreNotice on Notice
Introduction Everyone involved in construction knows that notice should be given on a variety of issues. For example, all standard form contracts require that the Contractor give the Owner and the Architect/Engineer (“A/E”)…
read MoreStatute of Limitations Update
Introduction In the six weeks between April 1, 2004 and May 15, 2004, all three branches of Minnesota State government weighed in on the correct application of the statute of limitations for claims…
read MoreSteel Yourself for Price Increases
Introduction In recent months, prices for steel have increased precipitously. As a result, suppliers and fabricators of steel are having great difficulties honoring price commitments they gave months ago, which could result in…
read MoreTop 10 Construction Law Statutes in Minnesota
We are often asked for a list of the most important statutes relating to construction or for citations to these statutes. Therefore, this month’s Briefing Paper provides a brief discussion of and citations…
read MoreMinnesota’s New “Conceal and Carry” Gun Law – What are Your Options?
The new law, known formally as the “Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act of 2003,” went into effect on May 28, 2003. By simplifying the application procedure and lowering qualification standards, the law now…
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