On January 1, 2018, commercial motor vehicle drivers and those performing safety sensitive functions for cargo and passenger carriers (collectively “drivers”) regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will now be screened for four additional...
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently held the “economic waste” doctrine, as applied in Wisconsin, prevented a property owner from recovering the costs to repair a structure on its property even though the court found the...
Kay Hunt spoke on November 1, 2017 at a Minnesota CLE seminar, "Divorce A to Z: How to Appeal Decisions in Family Court Matters." Program description: Appellate practice is highly specialized, with its own set of rules, deadlines and procedures. Failure to...
What advantages do you see in working with an appellate advocate? [Transcript] Kay Hunt's appellate experience - handled over 600 appeals. [Transcript] How do you weigh the cost/benefit analysis of appealing a decision? [Transcript] View all of the videos from this...
What is your experience? [Transcript] What should I expect if my home or business is damaged by fire, hail or a storm? [Transcript] What is property damage insurance appraisal? [Transcript] View all of the videos from this Q&A by...
Farmers Were Not “Farmers” for Purposes of Conservation Easement Charitable Deduction Rutkoski v. Comissioner, 149 T.C. 6 (August 7, 2017). THE PARTIES: Mark Rutkoske and Felix Rutkoske are brothers who engaged in a farming operation through various business entities...
There is often confusion regarding what a guardianship is and whether it may be necessary for a friend or loved one. This article is meant to provide a general overview of guardianships in Minnesota. A guardianship is a relationship between a guardian, who is...
Townhome, condominium, and other homeowner associations are typically part of what is called a common interest community, or CIC. An association may be organized in the form of a profit, nonprofit, or cooperative organization, but CICs are generally controlled by the...
Beginning January 1, 2018, all limited liability companies (“LLCs”) formed in Minnesota before August 1, 2015 under Chapter 322B will become subject to a new LLC law passed by the 2015 Minnesota Legislature, Chapter 322C. What’s the difference between the new law and...
On June 28, 2017, Reid Lindquist and Lauren Nuffort presented to a group of 75 subrogation and liability claims representatives at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. in Independence, Ohio. The audience was comprised of claim representatives and claim managers...
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented a live webcast on June 8, 2017 by Minnesota CLE, "Civil Litigation A to Z: The End Game - Making Post-Trial Motions & Initiating Appeals." They discussed the ins and outs of post-trial motions and initiating appeals in...
Mike Moline spoke at a webinar, Bad-Faith Claims and Its Impact on Insurance Companies, on October 19, 2017 presented by the Knowledge Group. Mike spoke with Aaron French and Nelson Bellido on topics such as "Bad Faith Set-Up - A Legal Primer," "Mechanics of Set-Up...
Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz completely vindicated Lommen Abdo’s client, Frana Companies, in a decision filed in March 2017.* Keith Broady was the lead defense attorney for Frana, a general contractor, in a case that spanned over three and half years, including nine...
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that John Crawford of the Lommen Abdo Law Firm has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Crawford has been a NBTA member is good standing for since April of 1997. The...
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after lawsuits against manufacturers threatened to cause vaccine shortages. See 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. In an effort to maintain a supply of vaccines,...
You check your mailbox. No mail. Seems strange. The next day you receive calls from credit card companies checking on your applications. Next you receive letters from credit card companies. No applications were made by you. You wonder if this is a phishing expedition...
After a person dies, there can be many disagreements among the heirs and beneficiaries over the Will or Trust of a decedent. Two of the most common issues raised are: 1) whether the decedent had “testamentary capacity” when they signed a document; and 2) whether they...
Lauren Nuffort, a litigator, and Jesse Beier, an estate planning and corporate attorney, joined Lommen Abdo as associates in January of 2017, bringing new perspectives and increasing the firm's depth of talent. Scroll down to read more about Lauren and Jesse, who are...
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