July 2014 Archives

Defamation vs. Unjust Enrichment

On behalf of Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Cass, P.A. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

Although Jesse Ventura's lawsuit against Chris Kyle's Estate was hyped as a "defamation" trial, $1.3 million of yesterday's $1.8 million jury verdict was actually an award for "unjust enrichment." So, what is unjust enrichment?

Minimum wage hike takes effect Friday

On behalf of Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Cass, P.A. on Monday, July 28, 2014.

The first phase of Minnesota's minimum wage increases will take effect this Friday, August 1, 2014. Starting then, small employers must pay at least $6.50 per hour, and large employers must pay at least $8.00 per hour.

President issues order to protect LGBT workers

On behalf of Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Cass, P.A. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

President Barack Obama on July 21, 2014 issued an executive order intended to protect the employment rights of LGBT employees of federal contractors.

Key provisions of WESA take effect today

On behalf of Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Cass, P.A. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Although Gov. Mark Dayton signed it into law on May 11, 2014 the following key provisions of the Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) go into effect today:

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