THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Legal Update: Minnesota Wage Theft Statute Changes

By: Court Anderson , Eric Friske | June 28, 2019

Employers in Minnesota should be prepared for sweeping changes that go into effect next week. On July 1, 2019, Minnesota will 1) start requiring employers to provide written wage-related information to employees, 2) change existing law governing when employees must be paid and the penalty for failing to pay wages and commission owed, as well […]

| June 17, 2019

Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune – officially 38 out of 70 in the small business category. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The […]

U.S. Supreme Court Resolves Treatment of Trademark Licenses in Bankruptcy

By: J.R. Maddox | June 16, 2019

For decades, federal courts have been split on what happens to a trademark licensee’s rights when a debtor-licensor “rejects” a trademark license agreement in bankruptcy. In this article, we discuss the two longstanding interpretations of this issue, the recent resolution by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the resulting impact on licensors and licensees. The issue: Rejection-as-breach […]

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Unfortunately there is no universal answer. Rather, it depends on the language in the contract you have with the airline or credit card company. Some companies with rewards programs provide for their points to expire when you do. Others allow points to be transferred in accordance with a Decedent’s estate plan. So, how can you […]

| June 14, 2019

Henson Efron shareholder and family law attorney, Lisa Spencer, was elected President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Lisa’s two-year term starts immediately as she transitions from her current role as External Relations Vice President. With over 1,600 Fellows nationally, AAML’s purpose is to provide leadership that promotes the highest […]

| June 11, 2019

We are proud to announce Christopher Burns, Kathryn Graves and Taylor Kaster have been named North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. By generously donating 50+ hours of their legal services to those who otherwise could not afford legal counsel, they help change lives within the community.