When faced with circumstances that could forever limit your livelihood or freedom, knowledgeable and reliable legal counsel is a must. The attorneys at Villaume & Schiek, P.A. bring decades of combined experience to resolving high-stakes matters both inside and outside of the courtroom. Delivering preeminent representation in an array of related practice areas spanning criminal… Read more »
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Fight Against A Drug Charge With A Minnesota Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
Drugs can play a very dangerous and destructive role in the lives of people of any age. If caught with even a small amount of drugs in your possession, you can face serious criminal drug charges, regardless if you are a juvenile or an adult. Criminal drug charges can result in stiff penalties, including jail… Read more »
Minnesota Wage Theft Lawyer: What You Need to Know About Wage Theft in Minnesota
According to the Economic Policy Institute, employers steal billions of dollars from their employees’ paychecks each year. All too often, wage theft goes virtually unnoticed for a long time before you spot it. By the time you realize the challenges associated with your situation, you may wonder if you can do anything to decrease that burden or… Read more »
4 Common Criminal Defense Strategies
Chances are, if you have been charged with a crime, you have already started your search for a criminal defense lawyer. There are so many things to think about when it comes to the seriousness of your charges, the upcoming trial, and more. Something that will make the biggest difference in your case is your… Read more »
4 Common Types of Minnesota Family Law Cases
Many of us are familiar with the work that criminals lawyers do from the television shows and movies that garner our attention on a weekly basis. We have seen criminal lawyers stand in a courtroom in front of a judge and a jury and make compelling arguments for their clients. While the work of family… Read more »
5 Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims in Minnesota
When you are involved in an accident, there will be so much to wrap your head around. Have you been seriously injured? Was someone else at fault? Were you at fault? Will insurance provide protection? Additionally, there are various myths and misconceptions surrounding personal injury law that could compound your worries and frustrations. Most people… Read more »
Employment Law Trends and Issues To Watch in 2021
With 2020 quickly coming to an end after an unforgettable and unprecedented amount of events, we are ready to look at what changes we expect to take place in 2021. We are also ready to determine how any change can have a potential impact on employees and employers. Every year, businesses and organizations struggle to… Read more »
COVID-19, Discrimination, and The Workplace
Quarantine. Social distancing. Lockdowns. Shelter-in-place orders. Stay-at-home orders. Before this year, how many times had you heard any of those terms discussed on a consistent basis? With the global proliferation of the unforgettable coronavirus(COVID-19), 2020 has set the scene for notable compliance changes and challenges for workplaces. Navigating uncertainty and adapting to a new normal… Read more »
How Can We Address and Prevent Workplace Discrimination?
Most employers clearly understand that they are obligated to provide their employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. While the laws regarding discrimination may not be as simple as some other laws, employers can promptly implement important protocols and protections to avoid discriminatory practices. Practices and Protections Many companies have a system or… Read more »
October Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Employers, schools, and organizations of any size are always encouraged to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This campaign is nationally recognized, and it is a campaign that is used to raise awareness about common and uncommon disability employment issues that many people face on a daily basis. This month is also used to… Read more »