For the second time in two years, a Roseville-based homebuilder advocacy group is suing the city of Dayton over development fees — and this time the group is taking legal action against the city of Corcoran, as well.
Read More »Q&A: Landlords ‘doing what they can to keep the lights on’
Jim Walston, a partner with the Ballard Spahr law firm in Minneapolis, talks about how commercial landlords and tenants are dealing with challenges related to the pandemic, civil unrest and more.
Read More »A seat at the table: Bar Association president focuses on diversity, inclusion
Dyan Ebert talks about her duties as MSBA president, the challenge of attracting and retaining lawyers in Greater Minnesota, and making sure the justice system is fair for everybody.
Read More »$2 billion bonding bill clears House panel
A $2 billion bonding bill advanced in the Minnesota House on Tuesday despite opposition from critics.
Read More »Bill would let cities charge developers for streets
Advocates for Minnesota cities are asking state lawmakers to weigh in on an issue that has long pitted builders and developers against local communities.
Read More »Builders: Ruling rejects ‘illegal tax’ on new homes
Minnesota homebuilders are praising a court decision that slaps down a city of Dayton ordinance requiring homebuilders to help pay an “off-site” transportation fee.
Read More »Batres sentenced to 270 days in workhouse
Judge Lois Conroy handed down the sentence and ordered him to report to the adult correctional facility by 9 a.m. Thursday.
Read More »Shadow Workforce [PART 4]: Minnesota’s new mandate
DLI chief: State takes wage theft rules ‘very seriously.’
Read More »Shadow Workforce [PART 3]: A contractor’s perspective
Under pressure to reduce costs, general contractors, developers and owners are tempted to look the other way.
Read More »Shadow Workforce [PART 2]: A migrant worker’s story
Construction leads all industries in workplace deaths in the U.S., and Latino workers are especially at risk.
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