Dog Fright
Dogs can injure persons in numerous ways, not just by biting. A dog can bite, scratch, trip, knock down, or frighten a person, causing damage.
Coronavirus Lawsuits & Nursing Home Negligence
Has the present COVID-19 crisis impacted you or a loved one who has died, been released to a hospital or home, or is residing at a nursing home? The renowned attorneys at Dudley & Smith are here to help!
Homeowners Associations
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Real estate developments are increasingly formed as Common Interest Communities in which there is individual ownership of homes combined with shared expenses for repair and maintenance, property management, some utilities, or shared areas....
Noncompete Agreements in Minnesota and the Enforceability of Remedies Clauses
Restrictive covenants such as noncompete agreements are commonplace in today’s employment contracts. Minnesota’s large med-tech presence often lands departing employees in legal battles with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical, and other companies who have...
Tax Considerations for Your Pet Trust
If you have set up a pet trust for the care of your pets after you are no longer able to care for them, or if you are interested in doing so, you may want to consider the following information regarding the taxation of this type of trust. There are a few types of...
I Want a Pet Trust, but How Do I Fund It?
When making your estate plan, you may wonder how you will ensure your beloved pets are taken care of after you’re gone. With a pet trust, you can designate money to be used for the benefit of your pets, so that a chosen caregiver is not burdened with your pets’...
Creating A Pet Trust: Making Sure Your Pets Are Well Taken Care Of
If you would like to leave funds for the care of your pets after you’re gone, a pet trust is a great way to accomplish this goal. When establishing a pet trust you will need to make several choices about the form and content of the trust. Below you will find...
Unmarried Owners of Real Property: Don’t Neglect This Important Step.
Many unmarried couples choose to live together before getting married, or as an alternative to marriage. What these couples often don’t realize is that they lack important legal protections that the law gives to married couples. However, couples can create similar...
Appeal Win for Client in Dispute Regarding Land Development in Lake Elmo.
On February 20, 2018, Dudley and Smith, P.A. attorneys Chris Boline and Joseph Dudley secured a land use victory for their client, LeRoy J. Rossow, Jr., after the Minnesota Supreme Court denied Lake Elmo’s petition asking the Court to review the Court of Appeals...
Cryptocurrency Tax Considerations for Investors
Many view the world of virtual currency (or “cryptocurrency”) as an unregulated landscape. While it is true that this new area of technology is constantly advancing, and lacks many of the regulations in place for traditional forms of commerce, the profits involved in...
If I’m Selling My Business, What’s the Difference Between an Asset Sale and a Stock Sale?
If I’m selling my business, what’s the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale? When considering to sell your business or to buy a business, it is important to know the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale. Generally, buyers prefer asset sales...
Alternatives to Litigation
If I have a dispute with two or more people, is there any other method to resolve the differences other than litigation or court? Yes! There are numerous alternatives to trial or litigation if you have a dispute. Minnesota courts often require that parties...