2023 Employment Law Changes — And Steps To Take Before 2024

Joints and Jobsites – 4 Things Contractors Need to Know Following Minnesota’s Legalization of Adult Recreational Cannabis

By: Samantha F. Carmickle

Earlier this year, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. The law officially took effect on August 1, 2023 and has left contractors wondering what they can and cannot do to protect themselves, and their employees, following the change. Some of the most pressing concerns facing contractors are discussed below. ...

Expect the Unexpected: How to Map Out, Manage and Mitigate Risk In Your Construction Project

Whether you are a developer working on your 50th construction project or just starting out on your first, the process can be long, challenging, and include many pitfalls along the way. In this webinar, our team will walk you through the complete life cycle of a construction project through a legal lens. We’ll discuss best ...

Price Escalation in Construction Projects: How to Protect Your Interests

By: Samantha F. Carmickle and

The COVID-19 pandemic has had implications that no one ever expected (toilet paper shortage anyone?). Added to the ever growing list of unanticipated consequences: price escalation in construction projects. In April 2021, supply chain disruptions started leading to increased costs associated with construction projects, and those increased costs have remained in place with very little ...

Change to the Statute of Limitations for Construction Defect Cases – How It Affects You

By: and Samantha F. Carmickle

Under Minnesota Statutes § 541.051, an action arising out of the construction or improvement of real property must be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues.[1] But when does the cause of action accrue? The Minnesota Supreme Court answered this question on February 3, 2021, when it decided Moore v. Robinson Environmental. ...