Avisen Legal

10/19/2026

If you are buying, selling, or leasing commercial property in Minnesota, the details in the contract can shape your business for years. Partnering with Avisen Legal helps corporate tenants, developers, and property owners across the Twin Cities to secure practical, risk-managed real estate transactions.

Experienced real estate attorneys in Minneapolis, MN. Avisen Legal advises on commercial real estate transactions, leasing, financing, and disputes. Contact us!

10/16/2026

Selling certain nonprofit assets in Minnesota requires advance notice to the Attorney General and your timing and documentation matter. At Avisen Legal, our team guides non-profit directors through the documentation, appraisal filings, and procedural timing required to prevent closing delays.

Learn what Minnesota Nonprofit Attorney must include in an General asset-transfer notice, which documents are required, and how the filing affects closing timelines.

10/15/2026

Minnesota law has banned nearly all employee non-compete agreements. At Avisen Legal, we review your existing talent documentation to keep trade secrets, confidential client lists, and non-solicitation provisions enforceable under current state rules—without crossing the line into the statutory ban.

Avisen Legal, P.A. is your trusted Minneapolis employment attorney for discrimination, workplace disputes, and employee rights. Call us at (612) 584-3400.

10/14/2026

Can you start a nonprofit to help families afford services offered by your for-profit business?

It might seem like a straightforward way to make tutoring, music lessons, summer camps, or other services more accessible. But when charitable donations flow back to the business that inspired the nonprofit, the arrangement can create some complicated legal issues.

In our latest video, Avisen Legal attorney Kim Lowe explains why these arrangements can raise concerns under federal tax law and Minnesota nonprofit law, and explores alternative approaches for business owners who want to make their services more accessible to families in need.

Watch the video to learn more about the legal considerations involved in keeping charitable purposes separate from private business interests.

Please note: This video features an AI-generated avatar of Avisen Legal attorney Kim Lowe.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VfTn6iPXQLk

10/14/2026

At Avisen Legal, we understand that intellectual property is the lifeblood of any technology venture. From structuring Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and software licenses to establishing clean IP assignment terms for founders and developers, our counsel helps Minnesota tech companies establish clear digital ownership and scalable market foundations.

Minneapolis, MN Technology Enterprises lawyers providing tailored counsel to support growth, compliance, and risk management. Call now for dedicated legal assistance.

10/13/2026

At Avisen Legal, we help Minnesota entrepreneurs avoid the early corporate oversights that cost startups valuable equity later on. Handshake equity splits, unassigned intellectual property, and poorly planned option pools can quickly derail future funding rounds. We work with founders to put sound legal structure in place from the start.

Many startups wait to involve a lawyer until they feel like they really need one — a financing is underway, an important contract needs to be signed, or an

10/12/2026

Collaboration defines how legal counsel should work for mid-market businesses. The team at Avisen Legal brings together diverse perspectives across commercial real estate, employment law, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions—providing holistic, forward-thinking strategies tailored specifically to Minnesota business leaders.

At Avisen Legal, we bring something different to the table: firsthand experience. Every lawyer on our team is also an entrepreneur. We’ve launched companies,

10/09/2026

Are recent federal and state non-discrimination rule changes about to reshape how your private or religious school operates? The team at Avisen Legal guides educational leadership boards through these regulatory shifts—helping them protect their tax-exempt status while staying true to their institution's core mission.

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On September 4, 2026, the Treasury Department and the IRS published proposed regulations, REG-119986-25 (RIN 1545-BS05), that would add a new §1.501(c)(3)-2

10/08/2026

Is your employee handbook keeping pace with Minnesota's evolving employment laws? Partnering with Avisen Legal helps employers stay ahead of shifting wage rules and leave requirements and protect their teams and stay compliant.

Avisen Legal, P.A. is your trusted Minneapolis employment attorney for discrimination, workplace disputes, and employee rights. Call us at (612) 584-3400.

10/07/2026

At Avisen Legal, we understand that nonprofits operate under a unique set of rules—from governance and tax-exempt status to Minnesota's charitable oversight requirements. Our attorneys help mission-driven organizations stay compliant and focused on impact.

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Avisen Legal offers legal services to nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, B-Corps, and cooperatives in Minneapolis using business and tax law expertise.