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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
- 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
- Dean Thomson selected as a 2024 Minnesota Icon honoree by Finance and Commerce
- Fabyanske Firm Sues to Protect Integrity of Minneapolis Procurements
Filing and Enforcing a Valid Mechanics’ Lien
Introduction Mechanics’ liens are valuable tools that can be used to protect persons that provide materials or labor for the improvement of real property. However, this remedy is only available if you follow…
read MoreEmployers’ Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Medically Based Leaves, Absences, and Return to Work Issues
Employers are often faced with legal issues or questions involving employees who have been absent or taken leaves for medical reasons. The legal implications of an employer’s actions regarding these employees are complicated…
read MoreCourt Questions “Market Recovery” Subsidies
On April 16, 2001, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota indicated that certain types of Market Recovery Program (“MRP”) subsidies are likely illegal, and that their use on publicly…
read Moree-Construction
As any vendor of internet services will tell you, e-Construction is the next “wave” of change in the construction industry. In fact, an ENR article recently predicted that 10% of construction procurement will…
read MoreWhat You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Introduction Imagine this: you are just putting the finishing touches on your bid for a large construction project for the federal government, a major renovation at a federal office building. The building is…
read MoreAvoiding Negligent Hiring and Retention Claims Related to Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Introduction In recent years, public pressure has forced a significant crackdown on drug and alcohol related behavior. Not surprisingly, a body of law is emerging involving claims against employers for injuries caused by…
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