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Letter of the Law
Considerations and Rules for City Credit Card Use
While cities can use credit cards to make purchases and accept credit card payments from customers, there are legal considerations…
How Minnesota’s Data Practices Law Relates to Cybersecurity
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) is a state law that controls how government data are collected, created, stored,…
Compensating Employees on Workers’ Comp Leave
Three options to address the legal requirements and typical city practices when compensating employees on workers’ compensation leave.
How to Identify and Prevent Theft by Fraudulent Instruction
Trends in Minnesota and nationwide indicate that there are an increasing number of incidents of theft by fraudulent instruction.
First Amendment and Regulation of Signs
The First Amendment protects signs as speech; as a result, courts closely review attempts to regulate signs.
Avoiding Pitfalls When Rehiring or Retaining Retirees
Rehiring someone who has retired can be a viable option for cities struggling with workforce shortages. There are some serious…
How City Land Use Plans Can Be Preempted by State and Federal Laws
The Planning Act provides protections for certain uses, prohibiting cities from discriminating against them through zoning administration.
Legal Duties of a City Fire Chief
Operating a fire department without an appointed fire chief can make fulfilling some vital operational duties unfeasible.
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Recruiting for Diversity
Employers cannot discriminate in their employment selection process, but they can seek to be welcoming of all applicants and take…
When and Why Should Your City Amend Its Zoning Ordinance?
The city’s zoning code is an important document, but it should not and cannot be written in stone. Ordinances may…