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Employment Law - Termination - Involuntay and Without Cause

It is important to consider how a severance agreement may affect the rights and benefits of a former employee, many of which may already be contracted to during the course of the employee's employment.

US Subsdiaries and the Parent Company - What you should consider

Doing business in the US or abroad requires an understanding of the cultural, legal and financial systems of the country. Failure to comply with them may result in liability for the parent company.

Limit the Liability of Company Drivers

Whether the employee is an independent contractor, sub-contractor or full time employee, an increasing number of employees are found liable of negligent hiring.

When Do You Get a Work Comp Settlement in Minnesota?

Questions and answers about settlements in Minnesota work comp claims

When Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Some suggestions as to when it might be a good idea to contact a lawyer for issues arising in a Minnesota workers' compensation claim

Top Ten Issues a Professional Services Contract Should Cover

The top 10 things every professional services contract should include.

ERISA Preemption After Rush Prudential

This article describes the pervasive reach of ERISA preemption as found by the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal appeals courts

Exiled to ERISA's Stark Terrain

This article describes the difficulties that claimant's face in seeking to enforce their rights to ERISA benefits.

Building the Magnetic Shield: ERISA's Departure from its Original Purpose

This article describes the disagreements between the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court over various areas of ERISA law over the past 25 years.

The NFL and ERISA

A description of an NFL's player's plight in trying to obtain disability benefits from the NFL Retirement Plan

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