by Michelle K. Kuhl | Sep 21, 2022 | Appellate Law, Construction Law, Family Law, Insurance, Kay Nord Hunt, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Michelle K. Kuhl, News, Professional Liability
The appellate rules specifically list the types of trial court decisions that can be appealed. Usually this requires a final judgment, which occurs at the very end of the litigation in the trial court. But on rare occasions, a trial court may make a decision that is...
by Michelle K. Kuhl | Sep 8, 2022 | Appellate Law, Construction Law, Family Law, Insurance, Kay Nord Hunt, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Michelle K. Kuhl, Professional Liability
One of the important but often overlooked Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is Rule 25, which allows for substitution when a party has died. This Rule was recently addressed by the Eighth Circuit in Benacquisto v. Am. Express Fin. Corp., 2022 WL 3133437 (8th Cir. Aug....
by Lommen Abdo | Aug 29, 2022 | Beth Chapman, Brooke Raser, Events, Janice Hanson, John R. Crawford, Joshua M. Feneis, Kathleen M. Loucks, Kelly Sofio, Laura K. Fretland, News
Lommen Abdo team members recently got out in the community and participated in the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Pack at the Park event. This is the first year Lommen Abdo employees have packed food but they look forward to making this an annual event! Feed My...
by Lommen Abdo | Aug 22, 2022 | Catastrophic Injury, Estates + Trusts, Heidi M. Torvik, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, News, Professional Liability
The needs of our clients are varied and extensive, and with that in mind, we are continually cultivating the best team of attorneys to serve our client base. Heidi Torvik has recently joined us, focusing on medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products...
by Michelle K. Kuhl | Aug 10, 2022 | Appellate Law, Litigation, Michelle K. Kuhl, News
One consideration in deciding whether to appeal is how long it will take to obtain a decision from the appellate court. Luckily, most appeals in Minnesota follow a fairly predictable timeline, so it is possible to plan ahead. Ordering Transcripts The first step after...
by Michelle K. Kuhl | Aug 3, 2022 | Appellate Law, Litigation, Michelle K. Kuhl, News
Whenever you are considering appealing a district court decision, it is crucial to immediately calculate the appeal deadline. Unlike some other court deadlines, the appeal deadline generally cannot be extended or waived the court. If you miss the deadline, you lose...
