If you operate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you may add nonalcoholic tetrahydrocannabinol THC seltzers to your lineup and expect them to move like craft beer. But the law and market practice can differ sharply. Hemp portfolios may not receive the same legal protections...
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Mergers & Acquisitions in a Consolidated Market: Legal Due Diligence for Scaling Beverage Distributors
You might think consolidation secures growth, but one hidden clause can let a supplier end supply and leave you with unpaid inventory. If you run an independent distributor in Minneapolis, MN, you may face that risk when you buy a rival or merge to stay afloat. You...
Can any employee be required to sign a non-compete agreement?
As a business owner who is expanding your workforce to meet demand, you want to have the new workers sign non-compete agreements when they come on. After you have invested time, effort, and capitol in training your workforce, you're looking to protect your company by...
What makes an employee dismissal illegal?
Managing a workforce is not always an easy task for employers. They may have to make difficult decisions regarding hiring and firing workers. Sometimes these decisions can be unpopular, and sometimes they can trigger a lawsuit if an employee claims an employer...
4 lease clauses that affect how you run your business
Business owners have a great deal of control over how they run their business. However, other parties can influence operations. For instance, if you open a business and lease commercial space, landlords can include terms in your lease that restrict or require things...
Are you unintentionally discriminating against older workers?
Discriminating against workers or job applicants can land an employer in hot water, so employers should make every effort to avoid discriminatory practices and policies. But even the best-intentioned employers may still be discriminating against workers unwittingly....
Can employers require vaccines for work?
As an employer, you want to keep your employees and their workplace as safe as possible. After all, when employees are safe and healthy, they can do their jobs better. However, when you are making rules for your workplace, you need to consider both your employees'...
What are the overtime rules in Minnesota?
Overtime can be a challenge as an employer. While your business has specific needs, overtime adds up quickly and can get expensive. When your employees know they can count on you to pay overtime wages, they are more likely to agree to work extra hours. As an employer,...
How does a personal guaranty impact a commercial lease?
Moving forward on a commercial lease can be an exciting time for you and your business. A new or expanded location can help you build your business and develop your customer base. As you start looking at commercial leases, however, it is essential to also look at the...
What work can employees take with them?
Intellectual property is one of the most important assets your company has. While you can assign value to your products and equipment, once your intellectual property gets out, it can be challenging to get it back. For better or worse, when your employees leave, they...
