Many retailers in Minnesota and around the country are using facial recognition software to identify and ban people who have shoplifted from their stores in the past. However, privacy rights advocates fear the technology could be easily misused. The use of facial...
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Approaches to removing a name from a mortgage in a divorce
Minnesota couples who are divorcing do not always choose to sell their marital home and divide the proceeds. When one party plans to keep a home that has a mortgage, the loan needs to be refinanced in that person's name or assumed by the person when possible. Few...
Should your beneficiaries inherit the same amount?
If you have three children, shouldn’t you give them the same amount of inheritance? Isn’t that fair? If you take a closer look at your estate plan, it might be just the opposite. Why is equitable better than equal? One of the biggest complicating factors...
Age and the likelihood of arrest
People in Minnesota and the rest of the United States who are younger than 26 years of age have a higher chance of being arrested than people who belong to older generations. This is according to a study that was done by researchers from a nonprofit research...
Uncovering financial secrets during a divorce
When Minnesota couples consider divorcing, at many times the trust has long since been broken. Tensions involving finances often help impel a couple toward ending their marriage. In some instances, spending patterns or excessive debt are issues, while in other cases,...
Estate planning is important with or without kids
Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all proposition for Minnesota residents. There are a number of factors that make the process unique for each individual, and one of them is whether or not the person has children. In cases where a person is making an estate plan...
Paying for a child’s college education after divorce
The College Board reports that college costs have been rising at least 3 percent each year, but many families in Minnesota may still lack a financial plan in case of divorce or the death of one spouse. Divorce can make paying for college even harder, but there are...
Misdemeanor cases clog courts and burden poor defendants
Misdemeanor charges in Minnesota may not impose harsh penalties like felonies, but they still carry serious consequences for many people, such as imprisonment for up to one year and fines. A legal scholar and author who has researched the effects of misdemeanor...
Is divorce mediation the right choice for my situation?
A typical litigation process for divorce can be stressful and expensive. While it is a necessary part in dissolving some marriages, many couples may benefit from an alternative type of dispute resolution. Mediation is one litigation alternative that is available. In...
How alcohol impacts a driver
In 2016, 111 million people reported driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, only 1 million people were taken into custody for impaired driving in Minnesota and throughout the country. When a person drinks alcohol, it can have a variety of effects on...