THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

| June 11, 2014

Minnesota’s revocation-upon-divorce statute establishes the automatic revocation of a spouse as a beneficiary in the event of divorce. However, there are many instances where a spouse would want his or her ex to remain a beneficiary. To address this issue, family law attorneys Kathryn A. Graves and Jaime Driggs discuss the importance of comprehensive drafting […]

| June 4, 2014

Henson Efron attorney Alan C Eidsness successfully represented two doctors before the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice in May of 2014. He persuaded the Board’s Complaint Review Committee that there was no basis for discipline against the doctors for allegedly over-prescribing pain medication. After the hearings, each case was dismissed.

Commercial Real Estate Jargon: Easy as ABC

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Real Estate Equity

Navigating the commercial real estate world is challenging for even the most seasoned professionals, especially in today’s fast-changing economy. As the scope and shape of commercial real estate continues to morph, so does the vocabulary used to describe it. There are a myriad of terms in CRE jargon, but we’ve chosen just one (for now) […]

| June 3, 2014

Henson Efron is pleased to announce the addition of business law attorney Timothy M. Walsh to the firm. Walsh brings almost 30 years legal experience in corporate law, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate. “We’re proud to welcome Tim to our team. His wealth of knowledge and experience can only strengthen our practice […]

| June 2, 2014

Litigation attorney Stuart T. Williams was appointed to the Client Security Board by the Minnesota Supreme Court for a three-year term starting on July 1, 2014. In coordination with the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, the Client Security Board oversees the administration of the Client Security Fund to investigate and handle claims for compensation resulting […]

The Purchase Agreement: Part III

| May 30, 2014
Commercial Real Estate, Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Equity

Previously we took a look at the due diligence process of a commercial real estate transaction.  In this edition, let’s discuss what a Buyer needs to know about contingencies. In a typical CRE deal, there are various standard contingencies that work to benefit Buyers (provided that a Buyer is savvy enough to include such contingencies […]