by Michelle K. Kuhl | Sep 8, 2022 | Appellate Law, Construction Law, Family Law, Insurance, 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 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...
by Lommen Abdo | Jun 1, 2022 | Construction Law, Insurance, Litigation, News, Products Liability, Wade T. Johnson
We are happy to announce that Wade Johnson has been elected a shareholder at Lommen Abdo. An Experience in School Leads to Law Career While Wade Johnson perhaps didn’t always dream of becoming a lawyer, he certainly has a knack for understanding the ins and outs of...
by Kathleen M. Loucks | May 27, 2022 | Civil Litigation, Kathleen M. Loucks, Litigation, News
The widely watched, live-streamed, defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has riveted many people, spending hours tuning into the stream to keep up. In summary, Depp is suing his ex-wife, Heard, over an article she wrote, where she described herself as a...