The FTC Officially Bans Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission approved a new rule effectively banning the use of noncompete agreements between employers and employees. When the new rule takes effect, employers ...
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SJJ Assists in Major Bad Faith Victory for Policyholders at Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently reconsidered the application of Minnesota’s “bad faith” insurance statute. At issue was whether an insurance company has denied a claim in bad faith if it has any conceivable basis to deny the claim at all, or whether a denial must be consistent with what a reasonable insurance company would do with similar facts. SJJ attorneys…
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…