Rochester Law Blog
How do I protect my business form personal injury claims?
As a business owner, if someone suffers an injury on your property, he or she could hold you liable. You may end up in court if you are not careful about securing the proper insurance coverage. Entrepreneur explains that it is best to have general liability insurance...
What are some struggles in a gray divorce?
As you age, you may find yourself contemplating divorce more often and wondering what comes next. Gray divorces present some unique financial and emotional struggles, and it is important to keep them in mind while going through this process. Retirement issues...
False confessions: What you should know
Criminal trials are based on several types of evidence, including eyewitness testimony, circumstantial evidence and expert testimony. A confession made by the defendant is also considered evidence, as long as it is made voluntarily. Yet, not all confessions are...
Summer traffic fatalities exceed 2019 numbers in Minnesota
As the summer of 2020 ends, law enforcement departments around the country assess the number of seasonal traffic fatalities. Most departments look closely at the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, colloquially known as the “100 Deadliest Days.” These 100 days...
How do brain injuries affect your personality?
Minnesota residents who end up in harmful accidents also suffer from a risk of brain injury. Injuries to the brain, neck and back are the most common among all injury types. Of brain injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have the potential to cause the most...
3 facts about trying to hide assets during a Minnesota divorce
Financial disagreements are often at the root of marital issues, and during divorce those disagreements may lead to intense anxiety, fear and resentment about an anticipated court-ordered division of money and property. Many divorcing spouses find it tempting to try...
How do food recalls work?
Food recalls happen all the time due to issues found after food items go on sale to customers. If you buy a product that is under a recall, you may receive a direct notice or you may only learn about it through news stories or other media. The International Food...
How are field sobriety tests used?
Minnesota drivers like you should familiarize yourself with DUI laws in the state. This not only includes potential penalties you may face if convicted of a charge. It also includes learning how law enforcement goes about finding out who is driving under the...
Is nesting right for us?
The most common custody arrangement after divorce is co-parenting. This is the most popular choice because having both parents involved with raising a child is in the best interest of the child. However, the logistics of co-parenting can be challenging. This is why...
After a crash, do not let your body’s stress response trick you
Car accidents are inherently stressful events. If you have had a collision with another motorist, though, you do not want your body’s stress response to interfere with your ability to seek compensation from whomever caused the accident. Following any type of...
