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Cannabis Use and Parenting Time in Minnesota: What Parents Need to Know About Marijuana, Decision-Making, and Child Safety
As more parents raise concerns about cannabis and custody, Minnesota family courts are seeing a sharp increase in disputes involving marijuana use, executive functioning, and safe parenting time. This post explains: How cannabis can impact decision-making When...
When One Parent Wants to Move: Relocation & Custody in Minnesota
Few issues spark more anxiety in custody cases than relocation. Whether it's a job opportunity, a new relationship, or the desire to move closer to family, a parent’s decision to move,even across county lines,can dramatically affect parenting time, stability, and the...
Jamie Johnson Named to Wisconsin Super Lawyers
We’re proud to share that Jamie Johnson has been named to the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list! This recognition comes in a year of milestones for Jamie. Earlier in 2025, he celebrated 35 years with Lommen Abdo—a remarkable career rooted in steady leadership,...
AIA Contracts: A Strategic Guide for Project Owners
Whether you're planning a new building, renovation, or large-scale development, the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Contracts will likely become part of your construction journey. These standardized agreements are designed to simplify complex legal...
Get to Know Kari Berman
Lommen Abdo is pleased to welcome Kari Berman, a seasoned employment and litigation attorney with decades of experience representing clients in a wide range of disputes and legal matters. She brings a steady, experienced approach to every case and values building...
What Happens to Homeowners Insurance After the Owner’s Death?
When a homeowner passes away, the existing homeowners insurance policy doesn’t automatically end—but it does require swift action. The legal representative of the estate (often an executor or administrator) must act quickly to maintain coverage and avoid a lapse,...
The Role of Liability Insurance in Estate Planning
Liability insurance and estate planning are integral and complementary components of a comprehensive asset protection strategy. The primary role of liability insurance is to act as the first line of defense against unexpected legal claims and lawsuits, preventing the...
Transferring Your Home to a Trust? Don’t Forget This Critical Insurance Step
If your home or other real estate has been transferred into a revocable trust as part of your estate plan, your homeowner's insurance policy must be updated to reflect the trust as an insured party. Failure to do so can lead to a potential denial of future claims...
Federal Lawmakers Close Hemp Loophole: Key Changes Explained
As part of the deal to end the recent government shutdown, Congress included a provision in the funding bill that significantly redefines “hemp” under federal law—a change that could reshape the entire landscape of hemp-derived products across the country. If you...
A Contractor’s Guide to AIA Contracts: What You Need to Know
If you're a contractor in the construction industry, chances are you've encountered AIA Contracts—standardized documents developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). These contracts are widely used across the U.S. for managing construction projects,...
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for Making School, Activities, and Decisions Less Contentious
Divorce ends a marriage, but it doesn’t end parenthood. For parents in Minnesota, the real work often begins after the divorce decree is signed - managing school schedules, medical decisions, and extracurricular activities while maintaining stability for the kids....
The Pros and Cons of Construction Litigation: What Owners, Contractors, and Design Professionals Should Know
In construction, even the best-managed projects can go off the rails. Delays, design disputes, payment conflicts, and alleged defects are part of the industry’s landscape. When those issues escalate, construction litigation—filing a lawsuit or defending against...
Lommen Abdo Named to 2026 Best Law Firms List by Best Lawyers®
We’re proud to share that Lommen Abdo has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers®, one of the most respected peer-reviewed legal rankings in the country. This year, the rankings evaluated over 110,000 client...
The QDRO and Divorce in Minnesota: What Happens to Retirement Accounts?
When couples divorce in Minnesota, dividing property is rarely as simple as splitting bank accounts or selling a home. Retirement assets, 401(k)s, pensions, and other employer-sponsored plans, are often among the largest and most valuable assets in the marriage. Yet,...
Wisconsin Construction Liens: Six Months to Secure Your Right to Payment
For contractors and subcontractors working in Wisconsin, one of the most important tools for ensuring payment is the construction lien. But lien rights exist only for those who strictly follow the timelines and notice requirements established by Wisconsin Statutes...
Parental Alienation: Myth vs. What Minnesota Courts Really Say
“Parental alienation” is one of the most emotionally charged - and misunderstood - topics in Minnesota custody cases. Parents sometimes accuse one another of “alienating” a child, claiming the other parent is turning the child against them. Others feel unfairly...
What Minnesota’s Cannabis Statute Means for Local Retailers
In August 2023, Governor Tim Walz enacted the Minnesota cannabis statute which legalized the sale and use of cannabis to adults. Specifically, Minn. Stat. § 342.2 allows a cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower,...
Mechanics Liens in Minnesota: How Contractors and Subcontractors Protect Their Right to Payment
Few things create more frustration on a construction project than nonpayment. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, Minnesota law provides a powerful—but technical—tool to help you get paid: the mechanics lien. Properly followed, it secures...
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