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August 2019

August 30, 2019
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Firm Team Lends a Hand at YWCA

Actually, four O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys team members lent eight hands the afternoon of August 27th at the YWCA Cass Clay Emergency Shelter.  This is just another example of how the firm’s commitment to community involvement comes true year ‘round.   The team worked diligently sorting and categorizing some of […]
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August 22, 2019
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Grandparent Rights to Visitation

The joys of being a grandparent are unlike any other experience, and the relationships that you have with your grandchildren are irreplaceable and priceless. But what happens when you are not allowed to see your grandchildren? What would you do if you couldn’t spend time with them? If you are […]
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August 20, 2019
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Drafting an Operating Agreement for Your Limited Liability Company ?

Starting a business is an exciting prospect, and you want to ensure you take every necessary step to set the enterprise up for success. If you intend to set up a limited liability company (LLC), the process begins with registering the LLC with the State of North Dakota by filing […]
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August 16, 2019
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Most Common Drug Paraphernalia That Result in Felony Charges

Every state deals with drugs and drug paraphernalia possession differently. To a certain extent in North Dakota, the possession of drug paraphernalia can have the same incarceration penalty as if you were caught possessing the actual drug itself. What Is Paraphernalia? Paraphernalia is anything used for the manufacturing, growing, weighing, […]
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August 12, 2019
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Marital Versus Non-Marital Property in Minnesota – How Will it Affect Your Divorce?

Depending on how property is designated – marital or non-marital – affects how it may be distributed in a divorce.  Regardless of whose name is on the title of the home or the vehicles, property acquired during the marriage is generally marital property which must be distributed between the spouses […]
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August 9, 2019
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My Child is Being Bullied. What Should I Do?

Bullying has been an issue in our school systems for many years. However, with the increasing popularity of cell phones and social media, students are witnessing a new, harsher form of bullying – cyberbullying. In order to protect our children and put an end to bullying and cyberbullying in our […]
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August 5, 2019
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Can You Receive Financial Support from Your Spouse While Your Divorce is Pending?

Divorce is full of unknowns, and facing a divorce is extremely stressful. It’s difficult to predict from the outset exactly how long your divorce proceedings will take, and even reasonably friendly divorces sometimes morph into contentiousness. In the State of North Dakota, the court – if it deems it appropriate […]
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August 2, 2019
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Evaluating Job Applicants With Background Checks in North Dakota ??

When starting a new business, one of the first tasks to get your business up and running is hiring employees. In doing so, you may want to conduct background checks on applicants to prevent any surprises after the applicant is hired. Background checks can be a useful tool in evaluating […]
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