The North Dakota Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 2388 which, in part, amends Section 19-24.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code clarifying actions employers may take in disciplining employees who are medical marijuana cardholders. Prior to the bill’s passing, Section 19-24.1-34 stated that even if an employee is a medical marijuana cardholder, an employer may…

Mark Friese, Attorney became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Mark became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 525 during the recent Spring Meeting of the College in Key Biscayne, Florida. Founded in 1950,…

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently proposed a new rule that, if implemented, would ban non-compete agreements for workers.  The proposed rule would impact up to 30 million American workers and be a major change to federal law. The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits “unfair methods of competition.” The proposed rule, called the “Non-Compete Clause Rule,”…

By Briana Rummel As healthcare providers make difficult decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they may wonder if the decisions expose them to liability for professional negligence. In a recent article published in North Dakota Medical Association‘s the North Dakota Physician magazine, healthcare attorney Briana Rummel provides some guidance regarding COVID-19 immunity protections and limitations. Click the link…

Did you know . . .  On February 17, the City of Fargo extended its mask mandate through at least March 22.  For employers located in Fargo, this mandate means that face coverings are still required in all indoor workplaces, unless an individual is exempt, such as for a medical condition or disability that prevents…

By Vanessa Lystad and Tatiana Hamilton Effective July 24, all Minnesotans are required to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings per the Executive Order of Governor Walz. This article explains how this Order affects businesses within Minnesota. Mandatory Face Coverings In general, the Order requires Minnesotans to wear a face…

By Drew Hushka Can law enforcement order a person to unlock his or her phone or electronic device?  That question has perplexed courts for years.  Generally, a search warrant allows law enforcement to search a device without violating the Fourth Amendment.  But, as countless legal procedurals have informed the public, the Fifth Amendment grants persons…

By Employer Defense & Labor Law Practice Group Many employers are beginning to call back employees, who were temporarily allowed to telecommute, furloughed, or laid off in response to the COVID-19 crisis.  As a measure to protect the workforce, some employers may be considering mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees as a condition of their return. …

Farmers are often practical and stoic people. Things need to get done, you get up and do them. If the weather’s bad or your equipment breaks down, you adjust. You fix things and move on. Good planning and hard work will get you through most situations, but that doesn’t mean stress won’t take its toll.…

Distracted driving has escalated to one of the most pressing issues on the road. A quick glance away from the road may seem harmless enough, but that split second distraction is cited as a contributing factor as one of the leading causes of car accidents and resulting deaths and injuries. There are legal ramifications if…