by derrickb | Feb 25, 2018 | In The News
Derrick Braaten was quoted recently in an article about the continued ownership of a ranch by Dakota Access. Braaten Law Firm is involved in a lawsuit brought by Farm Bureau to challenge the validity of North Dakota’s anti-corporate farming laws. The firm also...
by derrickb | Feb 8, 2018 | Agricultural Law, Business Law
A recent conversation on the listserv for the American Agricultural Law Association focused on what were called “accidental partnerships.” Many people do not realize that a legal partnership can be formed merely by two peoples’ actions, even when they have a specific...
by derrickb | Feb 8, 2018 | Agricultural Law, Business Law
Many states have passed laws requiring that agricultural seed, sold for planting purposes, be labeled in a particular way. The statutes generally list specific pieces of information that such labels must contain, although the details vary among the states. In North...
by derrickb | Feb 8, 2018 | Agricultural Law
Many states have passed specific laws for farmers who purchase machinery, and later find that the machinery does not conform to the express warranties offered by the manufacturer. In North Dakota, the relevant chapter of the Century Code is titled “Farm Equipment...
by derrickb | Feb 8, 2018 | Eminent Domain and Condemnation, Property Law, Land Use, and Zoning
I have the great fortune of spending my days fighting for landowners, many of whom have decided to take a principled stand, usually against a powerful energy company. While many of these fights certainly feel like David battling Goliath, I am often reminded of the...
