Minnesota Documentation Requirements for New Employees
Minnesota has long required that an employer provide written notice of basic terms of employment to newly hired employees. Most...
Read moreThe Art of Nonprofit Governance: The Emeritus Director vs the Invited Guest
So, while I was sitting in my office this morning, a client asked me what to do about a departing...
Read moreShakespeare and the Art of Nonprofit Governance: The Importance of Agendas
So, while I was sitting in my office this morning, the agenda for an upcoming board meeting arrived in my...
Read moreElective Payment aka “Direct Pay” for Tax-Exempt Entities: Implementing Section 6417 for Clean Energy Projects
We're diving into the game-changing Elective Payment provision of Section 6417 of the tax code – often called “Direct Pay.”...
Read moreAvisen Legal Welcomes Attorneys Ingrid Bjorklund and Edward R. Culhane to Its Team
Bringing extensive renewable energy and corporate legal experience to this boutique business law firm. Avisen Legal, based in Minneapolis, MN,...
Read moreUnderstanding and Implementing ESST: A Guide for Minnesota Employers
Mandatory Paid Sick and Safe Leave Goes Into Effect January 1, 2024 The much-publicized Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act...
Read moreNavigating Cannabis Legalization in Minnesota: Updating Your Workplace Drug Testing Policies
In recent times, Minnesota has undergone substantial transformations in its cannabis legislation. Most notably, the legalization of recreational cannabis use...
Read moreMinnesota Employee Handbook Overhaul: Preparing for Upcoming Employment Law Changes
Employee handbooks are essential tools for setting workplace expectations, communicating company policies, and ensuring legal compliance. However, as employment laws...
Read moreStreamlining Employment Verification: The Latest Changes to Form I-9
New I-9 Form and Regulations Effective November 1, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new...
Read moreCan Individuals Offset Their Federal Taxes through the Solar Investment Tax Credit?
Expanding the ITC: The Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the Section 48 Commercial Investment Tax Credit (ITC)...
Read moreSecuring Your Supply Chain: Top 11 Issues in Feedstock Agreements
Feedstock agreements are the backbone of industries relying on a consistent supply of raw materials. These legally binding contracts dictate...
Read morePowering the Future: eRINs and the Emerging Opportunities for Renewable Energy and EV Manufacturers
Introduction: The EPA's Pioneering Proposal In late 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an update to their rule that...
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