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Phyllis Karasov Honored Among Minnesota Lawyer's
We are thrilled to announce that Phyllis Karasov has been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as one of the "Top Women in Law". This inaugural recognition celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in Minnesota's legal community.
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Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Larkin Hoffman is honored to announce 14 attorneys have been named in the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list and 10 attorneys have been named as Minnesota Rising Stars®.
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The Death of Noncompetition Agreements in Employment within Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature has enacted a statute rendering noncompetition agreements in the employment context unenforceable, provided they are entered into after the effective date. Governor Walz is expected to sign the bill. The legislation applies to all future covenants not to compete and will take effect on July 1, 2023. Consequently, this new statute does not apply to noncompetition agreements entered into prior to July 1, 2023.
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Employer Non-Competes Under Threat by FTC Proposal
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule which, if enacted, would ban most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The rule would also require employers to rescind existing non-compete clauses with its workers and provide those workers with written notice that the non-competes have been rescinded.
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Phyllis Karasov Helps Minnesota Employers Navigate Legalized THC Edibles in Kare11 Interview
Yesterday, Phyllis Karasov was interviewed by Kare11 news in an effort to help Minnesota employers navigate legalized THC edibles. In the interview, Phyllis discussed the complexities created by the legalization of THC edibles in Minnesota. In a recent blog post about the topic, Phyllis points out that the new "THC statute does not discuss protections for employees or applicants who test positive for marijuana because they have consumed a THC product. An applicant or an employee can now explain a positive result for marijuana as arising from the lawful use of THC products, which creates a conundrum for employers."
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Phyllis Karasov Offers Employers Guidance in Twin Cities Business Interview
Attorney Phyllis Karasov was recently interviewed for a Twin Cities Business article titled Finding Legal Pathways Through the Pandemic. The publication asked four experienced local attorneys to share their thoughts about how businesses can address legal challenges caused by the ongoing pandemic.
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Phyllis Karasov Receives Recognition from Lex Blog’s Best of Law Blogging
We are pleased to announce that Phyllis Karasov's recent blog post The Roller Coaster Continues: OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Vaccine Standard for Large Employers has received recognition in Lex Blog's "Best of Law Blogging".
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Larkin Hoffman Sponsors Bisnow Power Women Event
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Bisnow held its annual Twin Cities Power Women event "Carry as You Climb: The Collective Movement to Empower Gender Equitable Leadership" which was proudly sponsored by Larkin Hoffman to highlight the success of women in the commercial real estate and construction industries.
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Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Larkin Hoffman is honored to announce 17 attorneys have been named in the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list and 10 attorneys have been named as Minnesota Rising Stars. Lynn Baldus, Matthew Bergeron, Bryan Huntington and Jake Steen have all been recognized on the Rising Stars list for the first time this year.
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What to Do about Vaccinations: Employer Recommendations
Can an employer require all employees physically entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19? On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers (Technical Assistance) about COVID-19 and Equal Employment Opportunity laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the Technical Assistance, the EEOC addressed many questions concerning the right of employers to screen for COVID-19 and/or for symptoms of COVID-19.
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Larkin Hoffman’s Employment Attorneys Help Navigate Workplace Issues During COVID-19
Larkin Hoffman’s employment attorneys Phyllis Karasov, Dan Ballintine and Andrew Moran recently sat down for Finance and Commerce in a webinar Returning to Work in the Short Term and for the Long Haul to address legal and human resources questions that employers are facing.
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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss The Changing Landscape of Union Organizing and Worker Activism
Union organizing is down as compared to previous years, but that does not mean employers should believe that support for labor unions has decreased. NLRB records indicate that the number of representation petitions filed in 2020 is dramatically down from each of the previous four years.
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Phyllis Karasov Interviewed by KARE 11 Regarding the Minneapolis Police Department’s Union Contract
Phyllis Karasov was interviewed about the Minneapolis Police Department’s union contract with its officers, impediments it imposes to firing poor-performing officers, and other issues the contract raises in the aftermath of the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Re-Opening A Business the Right Way: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine discuss the matters employers need to consider when re-opening businesses after the Covid-19 shutdowns. Recalling only some employees, screening employees before they enter the workplace and dealing with employees who refuse to return to work are among the issues discussed.
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What the Paycheck Protection Program Offers Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides important public funding to small businesses. The following are some of the highlights of the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program”) which is part of the CARES Act. This Program is an expansion of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loan program. The available pool for these loans is $349 billion. Loans will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis, so businesses should apply as soon as possible. The information below is based on the Interim Final Rule promulgated by the SBA on April 2, 2020.
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Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys for 2018 Lists
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list.
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Larkin Hoffman Recognized as MWL 100% Club Member
Larkin Hoffman was featured in the Summer 2016 edition of With Equal Right, Minnesota Women Lawyers' (MWL) publication, as a member of the 100% club.
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22 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list.
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Phyllis Karasov on Education Industry Experts Panel
Phyllis Karasov was featured in a Table of Experts panel discussion on education, organized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Phyllis Karasov Published in Minnesota CLE Business Disputes: Claims and Remedies Deskbook
Phyllis Karasov, a leading employment and labor attorney in the Twin Cities, was recently published by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
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