Gilbert Alden Blog

Business Start-Up In Minnesota


You have spent considerable time evaluating every painstaking detail of your dream of starting a business in Minnesota. You believe that you have got what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. You’ve conducted your research and are ready to launch. After the planning stage, the first step in starting up a business in Minnesota… Read more »


Medical Malpractice: What to do when the doctor messed up


According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH),  “Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.” Studies show that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death… Read more »


I was just in a car accident, what do I do next?


During 2014, there were 78,396 accidents on Minnesota roadways resulting in more than 2,000 injuries. Victims of car accidents always wonder what do I do next? The answer to this is complicated; as it will depend on your physical condition immediately after the accident. However,  assuming you are not seriously injured, you’ll want to take… Read more »


Divorce & Dividing The Family Business


According to data from the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 97% of the state’s employers were small business owners in the year 2011. Divorce statistics for that same year reflect that nearly 4 out of every 1,000 marriages ended in divorce, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is easy to conclude… Read more »


Three Reasons Minnesota Startup Businesses Need Attorneys


Laying the foundation is almost as important as the ground it’s placed on. In the case of starting a business in Minnesota, partnering with an experienced attorney (with expertise in business law) will ensure a quality foundation is built. Here are three reasons startup businesses need legal counsel in Minnesota: Avoiding Risk and Ensuring Compliance Guidance… Read more »