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Worst-Case Scenario Realized: Federal Lawsuit Against Hemp Companies

For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History

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Is a Lawyer Necessary When Arrested for a DWI in Texas

Advice on Being Stopped for DWI

Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,

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Suboxone Litigation

Understanding the Ongoing Lawsuits Against Suboxone for Claims of Severe Tooth Decay

Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered

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A noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements should be reviewed by your attorney

Are Noncompete Or Nonsolicit Agreements Enforceable in Minnesota?

Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law

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Earned Sick and Safe Time

An Intro to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time

During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws

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Can AI Own Intellectual Property?

Can AI Own Intellectual Property? (AI Did Not Write This Article)

“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is

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Person holding chest x-ray showing lung cancer

Can You Sue for Lung Cancer? Find A Lung Cancer Attorney to File Your Claim against A Liable Workplace

If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness  – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a

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Trademark Hustles

Trademark Hustles – New Tools in the Trickery Toolbox

“The Engines of Our Ingenuity” is a podcast presented by the University of Houston. Each episode is about four minutes long and conveys a story about how our culture has been shaped by human creativity, not only in terms of technology but also in relation to the arts and ideas. Check out the podcast here. This podcast is all about

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International Divorce Raises Unique Custody Challenges

The theme of lovers separated by an ocean is a classic and often poignant element in literature, art, and real-life stories—evoking a range of emotions, including longing, excitement, and resilience. But what if being separated by a great distance is a benefit to you but leads to certain issues regarding the dissolution of your marriage or divorce? The divorce case

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Worst-Case Scenario Realized: Federal Lawsuit Against Hemp Companies

For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History

Read More »
Is a Lawyer Necessary When Arrested for a DWI in Texas

Advice on Being Stopped for DWI

Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,

Read More »
Suboxone Litigation

Understanding the Ongoing Lawsuits Against Suboxone for Claims of Severe Tooth Decay

Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered

Read More »
A noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements should be reviewed by your attorney

Are Noncompete Or Nonsolicit Agreements Enforceable in Minnesota?

Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law

Read More »
Earned Sick and Safe Time

An Intro to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time

During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws

Read More »
Can AI Own Intellectual Property?

Can AI Own Intellectual Property? (AI Did Not Write This Article)

“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is

Read More »
Person holding chest x-ray showing lung cancer

Can You Sue for Lung Cancer? Find A Lung Cancer Attorney to File Your Claim against A Liable Workplace

If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness  – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a

Read More »
Trademark Hustles

Trademark Hustles – New Tools in the Trickery Toolbox

“The Engines of Our Ingenuity” is a podcast presented by the University of Houston. Each episode is about four minutes long and conveys a story about how our culture has been shaped by human creativity, not only in terms of technology but also in relation to the arts and ideas. Check out the podcast here. This podcast is all about

Read More »

International Divorce Raises Unique Custody Challenges

The theme of lovers separated by an ocean is a classic and often poignant element in literature, art, and real-life stories—evoking a range of emotions, including longing, excitement, and resilience. But what if being separated by a great distance is a benefit to you but leads to certain issues regarding the dissolution of your marriage or divorce? The divorce case

Read More »

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