Construction Law

Aug 7, 2026

Justices void contractor’s lien, deny legal fees in construction suit

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled a contractor's mechanic's lien was extinguished by recoupment, eliminating attorney fees and costs.

Jun 19, 2026

Recent wage theft settlement highlights contractors’ risk

A $1.28M Minnesota wage theft settlement highlights joint employer liability, construction risks, and stricter enforcement under state labor laws.

Dec 24, 2025

Breaking the Ice: State CLE board chair lauds in-person education

Taft’s Minneapolis partner-in-charge, Justin Weinberg, is working to ensure that lawyers have access to continuing legal education that will help them keep pace with changes in the law, technology and client needs as chair of the Minnesota CLE Board of Directors.

Nov 6, 2025

Breaking the Ice: Competitive drive fuels ‘New Lawyer’ honoree

Hellmuth & Johnson litigator Jack Edell applies the competitive mindset he honed in sports to courtroom success, earning the HCBA Outstanding New Lawyer Award.

May 9, 2025

Q&A: Builder’s new general counsel talks legal issues in construction

Veteran attorney Audra Williams brings decades of real estate and construction law experience to her new role as general counsel at Kraus-Anderson.

Apr 22, 2025

AI reshaping construction law and project planning

AI tools are changing construction workflows and legal risks. Lawyers must adapt to evolving tech in contracts, discovery, and project documentation.

Mar 14, 2025

Proctor settlement ends long legal fight over city project

The settlement in January of a legal fight over a public works contract has culminated two years of “deceit on the part of elected officials in the city of Proctor, Minnesota,” according to Minneapolis attorney Aaron Dean.

Feb 14, 2025

Stillwater building contractor pleads guilty in tax fraud case

The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has announced that a Stillwater building contractor has pleaded guilty in a tax fraud case.

Jun 7, 2010

Construction Law – Indemnity Agreement

A09-1539 Christenson v. Egan Companies (Hennepin County)

Apr 19, 2010

Construction Law – Statutes of Limitations and Repose

In Brief Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a homeowner’s negligence damages extinguished a contractor’s mechanic’s lien through recoupment. Contractor Sustainable 9 won a breach-of-contract claim for $94,951.89, but homeowner Jacqueline ...

May 11, 2009

Contractor’s Recovery Fund

In Brief Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a homeowner’s negligence damages extinguished a contractor’s mechanic’s lien through recoupment. Contractor Sustainable 9 won a breach-of-contract claim for $94,951.89, but homeowner Jacqueline ...

Apr 13, 2009

Duty of Care

In Brief Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a homeowner’s negligence damages extinguished a contractor’s mechanic’s lien through recoupment. Contractor Sustainable 9 won a breach-of-contract claim for $94,951.89, but homeowner Jacqueline ...