Kelly Sofio and her former partner presented on response to catastrophic accidents to claims personnel at the Metropolitan Council in 2014.
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Tips from the Trenches: How to Succeed as a Summer Associate and as a First-Year Associate
Lauren Nuffort and Paul Shapiro drafted an article for the Winter 2014 edition of Minnesota Defense, "Tips from the Trenches: How to Succeed as a Summer Associate and as a First-Year Associate." Article summary: The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA)...
Protecting Our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement – Top 10 Lessons Learned
Mike Moline and John Herrera spoke on November 13, 2014 at the Native Asset Building Summit on the topic “Protecting our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement - Top 10 Lessons Learned.” Session description: After more than 20 years of...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions
Kay Hunt spoke on August 13, 2013 at The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Program description: Part I U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Big Cases This Term and Those on Deck for Next Not all Supreme Court cases are created...
Minnesota Civil Practice Deskbook: Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented a webcast on June 10, 2014 by Minnesota CLE, "Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals." They discussed the essentials for preserving your case for appeal and initiating the appeal. Topics included: Motions after trial Relief...
Damages: A State by State Summary (Minnesota)
John Crawford co-authored an article in 2014 for the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section titled “Damages: A State by State Summary (Minnesota).
Collecting and Preserving Evidence Following a Truck Accident and Avoiding Spoliation Claims
John Crawford spoke at the 2014 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s Annual Conference on "Collecting and Preserving Evidence Following a Truck Accident and Avoiding Spoliation Claims. Program description: Rapid Response Team Attorney-Client Privilege...
Child Relocation: How to Create an Effective Record to Succeed at the Trial Court
Kay Hunt spoke on February 12, 2014 at a family law CLE presented by the Hennepin County Bar Association with fellow presenters Michael Dittberner and John Jerabek on the topic, “Child Relocation: How to Create an Effective Record to Succeed at the Trial Court.”...
Women in the Law
Kelly Sofio presented at the 2013 Hamline Women's Legal Caucus as a part of a panel discussing the current practice of law for women lawyers, where they have come from and where they need to go.
A Defense Arbitrator’s Perspective of AAA No-Fault
Arbitrator panel member Kelly Sofio presented to adjusters of the Twin Cities Claims Association in 2013 on things to look for in using either in-house or outside counsel for defense of no-fault arbitrations.
Child Entitled to Damages for Adverse Vaccine Reaction
2015 UPDATE: Read about the decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Seven years after the petition for compensation was filed on behalf of minor Karl Paluck for injuries he sustained following receipt of five vaccines, he has won his right to compensation....
Ask Upsize: Glenn Kessel on the New Minnesota Estate & Gift Tax
[Q] I am a divorced small business owner in Minnesota with a net worth of approximately $3,000,000. How will the new Minnesota estate and gift tax affect my ability to leave my estate to my children with minimum gift and estate taxes? Read Glenn Kessel's answer to...
Duty to Defend & Priorities of Coverage
John Crawford presented a webcast on August 16, 2013, Insurance Law Deskbook: Duty to Defend and Priorities of Coverage. The webcast was presented by Minnesota CLE and John's co-presenter was Benjamin Johnson of Johnson & Lindberg, P.A. Program...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions
Kay Hunt spoke on August 13, 2013 at The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Program description: Part I U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Big Cases This Term and Those on Deck for Next Not all Supreme Court cases are created...
Top Ten Tips for Family Law Appellate Practice
Kay Hunt spoke on June 19, 2013 at a family law CLE presented jointly by the Hennepin County Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association with the Honorable Francis Connolly, Minnesota Court of Appeals; the Honorable John Rodenberg, Minnesota Court of Appeals;...
Minnesota’s Amended Rules for Civil Cases: A Summary
The Minnesota Supreme Court has adopted amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts to be effective July 1, 2013. The amendments significantly change the process for civil cases. All attorneys handling civil...
What Minnesota’s Same-Sex Marriage Law Means for Estate Planning, Employment and Family Law
UPDATE: On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions in two cases impacting same-sex marriage. While these rulings do not decide a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, the implications are very broad. As a result of these decisions, once same-sex...
Rapid Response Strategies for Catastrophic Accidents: Collecting and Preserving Evidence, and Avoiding Spoilation Claims
John Crawford spoke at the 2013 Minnesota Trucking Association's Annual Law Conference on the topic, "Rapid Response Strategies for Catastrophic Accidents: Collecting and Preserving Evidence, and Avoiding Spoliation Claims." Program description: Rapid Response...
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