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October 25, 2018

Guidelines for Protecting Proprietary Information

Intellectual property is a crucial part of many businesses.  Protecting this proprietary information is essential.  Proprietary information includes trade secrets, client lists, development plans, marketing plans, and other confidential information.  Although non-competition agreements are almost always void in North Dakota, […]
October 19, 2018

Beware of Offering Stock to Friends and Family

One of the most important parts of business is raising capital.  When raising capital, regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or your state securities department may become involved.  Some might assume that business contributions by friends and family […]
October 9, 2018

The Importance of Writing a Demand Letter with an Attorney

Demand letters are often a starting point to the resolution of a dispute.  Although non-attorneys can send demand letters, having an attorney assist in writing the demand letter is important to hopefully efficiently resolving the dispute.
September 27, 2018

When is a Warrant Required to Search Your Home?

“When it comes to the Fourth Amendment, the home is first among equals.”  Your right to privacy without unreasonable government intrusion is at its strongest in your home.  Police officers almost always need a warrant to search a home.  There […]
September 25, 2018

What You Should Know About Judgments from Litigation Settlements

What is a settlement? A litigation settlement is a decision between the parties to end a dispute before trial.  A settlement may be reached after only a few conversations between attorneys, or it may happen a few hours before trial […]
September 19, 2018

Choosing a Business Name in North Dakota

Selecting a name for your business is an important part of business formation.  There are some rules about naming your business in North Dakota, depending on the type of business structure you are planning.  Generally, a business name cannot include […]
September 17, 2018

Refinancing an Existing Mortgage

There are many reasons to consider refinancing your mortgage, including lower interest rates, lower monthly payment, or debt consolidation.  If you are thinking about refinancing your existing mortgage, consider utilizing the assistance of an attorney in doing so.
September 13, 2018

Mediation and Arbitration – What’s the Difference?

There are several different ways to resolve a case before proceeding with extended litigation.  In general, this is referred to as alternative dispute resolution. Both mediation and arbitration may be used to resolve a dispute without going through extensive litigation […]