Saint Paul Legal Issues Blog

In many divorces, the spouses sell the family home and both spouses and their children must move and establish new homes. When one spouse wishes to keep the house, however, both parties must understand what to watch out for to protect themselves down the road....

Making workers happy is an essential part of being a great employer. Creating a more inclusive workplace that makes all employees feel at home is crucial in this respect. Not only can an inclusive workplace improve employee morale, it could also prevent serious...

Minnesota residents like you create estate plans to manage your assets after your passing. Estate plans do not last indefinitely, though. Over time, you may come across different scenarios that could lead to you updating your plan. Today we will look at some of these...

It is once again the season of giving, a time for which many Americans save all year so that their loved ones can receive a very special present. If you are really lucky, you may even have a new car waiting for you under the tree. Especially for luxury cars, sales...

Most view the task of estate administration as being a singular event. One's estate is submitted to the probate court, evaluated and then dispersed accordingly. The role of the executor in this process is to ensure that claims against the estate are settled,...

Sexual harassment in the Minnesota workplace is not always cut and dry. When most people think of sexual harassment, they think of forward advances, such as groping, inappropriate and unwanted touching and even attempted or actual rape. However, according to Money...

If you are like most Minnesota employees, your workplace does not always live up to your employer’s “one big happy family” assertions. Unfortunately, you probably have to deal with one or more coworkers on a daily basis who say and do things that make you feel...

For many people, the end of their marriage signals a significant change in their lives. This change can affect them in a myriad of ways, whether their daily schedule is different, or they pick up new hobbies after their divorce. For some, additional changes may follow...

Gender identity and sexual orientation are protected statuses under Minnesota state law. This means that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers who are gay or transgender. However, the laws of many states afford no such protection to LGBTQ+...

In Minnesota, the legal standard for sexually offensive behavior has long been that it must be "severe and pervasive" to be subject to litigation. This high standard, according to an advocate of a bill in the Minnesota House, makes it difficult for workers to receive...