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  Since August 1, 2015, all new limited liability companies (“LLC”) in Minnesota have been formed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 322C.  Prior to August 1, 2015, new Minnesota (MN) LLCs were formed under Chapter 322B.  Effective January 1, 2018,… [Read More...]

  Whether you are a 1-person limited liability company (LLC) or corporation or one of many owners in an LLC or corporation, proper record-keeping is important for many reasons.  It is more obvious from a tax-standpoint that keeping detailed rec… [Read More...]

Fremstad Law’s origins are in working with businesses and their owners.  When it come’s time to sell your business or to buy a new business, Fremstad Law has the experience to help you get the deal done.  Fremstad Law has assisted buyers and se… [Read More...]

Joel Fremstad-Defeats Motions for Temporary Injunctions in Non-Compete Cases  Fremstad Law founder Joel Fremstad has recently defeated two separate efforts to obtain temporary injunctions against his clients. In one case in Minnesota, Joel’s clien… [Read More...]

Sometimes it is simply necessary to terminate an employee who is not working out.  When possible, employers should do their best to document the employee’s issues and the employer’s efforts.  Even then, however, an employee may make a c… [Read More...]

In North Dakota unemployment insurance is funded by the payment of unemployment insurance taxes on employers. These rates are impacted by your claim history. When employees quit or are terminated for cause it is critical that you document this, that… [Read More...]

In order to save on the bottom line, many companies often sacrifice on the front end by avoiding attorneys’ fees when it comes to their contracts, both small and large.  For small companies, it may not seem worth it to invest the time or money in… [Read More...]

Fremstad Law recently successfully defended an employer against a claim of sexual harassment. An employer in western North Dakota was hit with a whistleblower complaint (under N.D.C.C. §34-01-20) involving a report of a violation of wage and hour la… [Read More...]