Companies in Minnesota must protect their intellectual capital. These protections are formalized through copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and other legal devices. Violations of these protections, such as where an employee engages in a breach of confidentiality agreement, should be vigorously prosecuted.
What rules govern issuing stock online?
Electronic media provides additional avenues for Minnesota companies to conduct securities offerings online. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission has compliance and disclosures rules on these offerings which it disclosed in two interpretations. These interpretations may be important for companies that intend to use the internet to issue securities offerings as part of their business formation.
Viewing pornography at work is extremely common
The internet has been a boon to Minnesota businesses. But it has presented new and complex problems for employers such as when employees engage in online shopping, online dating and chatrooms. Another problem is erotica.
Real estate development requires expert advice
A myriad of laws and regulations enforced by numerous government agencies govern the development and operation of commercial real estate. Straying outside these requirements can lead to commercial, financial and legal setbacks and hamper business growth. Likewise, lucrative incentives can be lost through insufficient knowledge.
What are prohibited unfair labor practices?
Federal law prohibits Minnesota employers, including small businesses, from engaging in unfair labor practices. An employer engages in this prohibited activity when it interferes with, restrains or coerces employees from participating in union organizing and activities such as compensation discussions or work terms and conditions.
