by Michelle K. Kuhl | Nov 17, 2023 | Appellate Law, Michelle K. Kuhl, News
Whenever a party wants to appeal a district court’s decision, it is crucial to comply with all the requirements in the Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure to do so. One such requirement is Rule 103.01, subd. 1, which requires serving the notice of appeal on...
by Michelle K. Kuhl | Oct 19, 2023 | Appellate Law, Insurance, Michelle K. Kuhl, News
The Minnesota appellate courts have issued several decisions in the last few years regarding prejudgment interest in insurance cases. Because prejudgment interest can greatly increase the amount of damages, it is important to understand how it will be calculated....
by Lommen Abdo | Aug 17, 2023 | Appellate Law, Barry A. O'Neil, Commercial Litigation, Heidi M. Torvik, Insurance, Intellectual Property Litigation, John R. Crawford, Kathleen M. Loucks, Kay Nord Hunt, Keith J. Broady, Kelly Sofio, Lauren E. Nuffort, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Michelle K. Kuhl, News, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Robert P. Abdo, Transportation
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding Lommen Abdo attorneys who have earned the prestigious recognition of being named in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers. These accomplished legal professionals have demonstrated unwavering dedication, exceptional skills, and a...
by Nathan Heffernan | Aug 4, 2023 | Appellate Law, Catastrophic Injury, Construction Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Nathan Heffernan, News, Products Liability
The 2013 amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure enacted substantial changes to Rule 5.04(a), which now plays a crucial role in determining the timeliness of filing a case. It brought about significant change to the long-standing practice of so-called...
by Christopher L.B. Scott | Aug 3, 2023 | Appellate Law, Catastrophic Injury, Christopher L.B. Scott, Construction Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, News, Professional Liability
In the legal realm, summary judgment is a crucial procedural tool that allows parties to seek a prompt resolution of a case without going through a full trial. Prevailing on summary judgment is much less costly than proceeding through trial. To succeed in obtaining a...
by Michelle K. Kuhl | Jun 5, 2023 | Appellate Law, Michelle K. Kuhl, News
Properly preserving legal arguments at the trial court is crucial for setting a case up for a successful appeal. For years, courts across the country have been divided on whether a purely legal issue raised in a summary judgment motion must be reasserted post-trial in...