MINNESOTA: New Employee Classification Legislation
There has been an ongoing movement to focus on the classification between employees and independent contractors both at the federal and state levels in recent years. Most recently, the federal ...
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The Difference Between Directors & Officers in your HOA
It is a common misunderstanding that at a homeowner association, Directors are the same as Officers. While often these rolls are filled by the same people, this is not always the case and the differences and distinctions can be important. The Association’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is tasked with managing the day-to-day operation of an association. The Board is…
Anthony Smith Named 2020 Super Lawyer – Alexander Jadin, Tim Johnson & Finn Jacobsen Named 2020 Rising Stars
Minnesota Super Lawyer and Rising Star awards were published Monday, July 20th. Four of Smith Jadin Johnsons Attorneys made the list. Anthony T. Smith – Anthony (“Tony”) T. Smith has been representing property owners for most of his career. Tony’s practice focuses on the diverse legal needs of common interest communities. He regularly advises condominium and townhome associations on all…
Managing Difficult Interactions at Homeowners Associations by Karly Kauf
2020 has been an extremely difficult year for nearly everyone across the world. Working together and supporting each other can go a long way towards creating a thriving community. HOA Boards of Directors can have a genuine impact on the community members and can set the tone at the association in order to create a peaceful, cooperative living environment. In…
All Minnesota General Contractors Must Create a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
The Department of Labor and Industry Requires All Minnesota General Contractors Create a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Following Governor Walz’s executive orders, all General Contractors in Minnesota (and any business engaged in the construction trades), must develop and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. The plan will outline the obligations and duties of the General Contractor in regards to the safety of…
Proposed Colorado Senate Bill 211 and its Impact on Homeowners Associations
The Colorado legislature is back to work following the COVID-19 shutdown and proposing legislation to cease “extraordinary collection actions” through November 1, 2020. Senators Winter and Gonzales along with representative Herod introduced Senate Bill 211 just 15 days ago on June 1, 2020 and the Bill has already been referred to the Committee as a whole. This proposed legislation appears…
Collections During Covid-19
As we slowly creep into June, it sometimes feels like we have been taking it “day-by-day” forever. That there is no “business as usual.” Many are left with lingering questions about the state of financial affairs for their business and what the next 60, 30, or even 3 days look like. There are constant news reports regarding COVID-19. Among them…
RSJ NOTCHES ANOTHER VICTORY FOR MINNESOTA POLICYHOLDERS AT THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT
Attorneys Alex Jadin, Tony Smith, and Tim Johnson won another case before the Minnesota Supreme Court in the matter of Poehler v. Cincinnati Insurance Company. This case involved whether a policyholder could recover interest on an insurance appraisal award when an insurance company undervalues a claim. An insurance appraisal is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism available under most homeowner’s insurance…
MATERIAL MATCHING
The summer of 2017 has been filled with severe weather storms across Minnesota. Thousands of homes have been affected by hail and wind damage. For those with homeowners insurance policies, one of the most common issues is whether the policy provides coverage for “matching” the existing material (like siding, roofing, windows, etc.) when repairing the storm damage. For example, whether…
SJJ SCORES SUPREME COURT VICTORY FOR INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS
SJJ notched a victory at the Minnesota Supreme Court in Cedar Bluff Townhome Condominium Association, Inc. v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, a landmark insurance coverage case concerning an insurance policyholder’s right to have their property repaired with matching building products. Attorneys Curt Roeder and Anthony T. Smith represented Cedar Bluff Townhome Condominium Association, a 20-building townhome association that made…