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 James R. Johnson | Jul 28, 2023 | Construction Law, James R. Johnson, Mediation, News
Construction projects, with their intricate nature and multiple stakeholders, can often lead to disputes and conflicts. Resolving these conflicts efficiently and amicably is crucial for both contractors and owners to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation....
by Joseph A. Wetch, Jr. | Mar 6, 2023 | Construction Law, Joseph A. Wetch, Jr., News
In commercial construction in Minnesota, the statute of limitations for suing a contractor depends on the nature of the claim. Contract claims generally have a six-year statute of limitations, while tort claims have a two-year statute of limitations. However, there...
by Lommen Abdo | Feb 23, 2023 | Business + Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance, Joseph A. Wetch, Jr., Litigation, News, Professional Liability
At Lommen Abdo, we strive to cultivate a hard-working, collaborative, and caring team of lawyers. We are pleased to introduce attorney Joseph Wetch, who has recently joined the firm. Joseph’s practice is focused on civil litigation, construction, contract litigation,...
by Nathan Heffernan | Nov 21, 2022 | Appellate Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Nathan Heffernan, News, Professional Liability
Attorney-client privilege is the bedrock of the American legal system. It allows clients to speak openly and honestly with their counselors in a way that guarantees the free flow of information and ideas necessary for effective representation. But when numerous...
