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Effective Compliance in Small-to-Midsize Businesses
The article below appeared in the May/June 2019 Upsize Minnesota magazine. Small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) are not immune to compliance risks. To manage those risks, businesses must develop compliance programs that are specific and effective. That can be done by...
Estate Planning for Peace of Mind
Cameron Kelly presented on May 2nd to employees at Hutchinson Technology, Inc., a TDK Company, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during their Financial Wellness Week. He provided information on death and incapacity planning, probate, and basic estate planning documents such...
News You Can Use First Quarter 2020
Impact of Stay Home orders on employees and employers; Contractual rights if one party cannot now perform; Making a will or healthcare directive during the pandemic; Phil Cole retires after more than 50 years and Jamie Johnson celebrates 30th anniversary; Two new...
Don’t Let Your Beneficiary Designations Torpedo Your Estate Plan
Traditionally when we think of estate planning, we think of transferring assets upon death pursuant to wishes conveyed as part of a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust. Assets held in a revocable trust will pass directly to beneficiaries named in the trust...
US Supreme Court Walks Back Arbitration as a Way to Resolve Disputes Between Carriers and Independent Contractors
To resolve disputes with its independent contractors, motor carriers frequently include broad mandatory arbitration clauses in their agreements with those contractors. Courts will usually compel arbitration under those agreements through application of the 1925...
Shoulder Injuries from Vaccines? Separating Fact from Fiction
This article appeared on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review blog on February 17, 2019. SIRVA “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration” is compensated through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) which is administered through the United...
Assumption of Risk Doctrine Remains in Minnesota, But Held Not to Apply to Recreational Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
On January 23, 2019, the Minnesota Supreme Court decided for the first time that the doctrine of implied primary assumption of risk does not apply to recreational downhill skiing or snowboarding. Soderberg v. Anderson, --- N.W.2d --- (Minn. Jan. 23, 2019). This means...
Lommen Abdo brings in Josh Feneis to assist clients in high stakes family law and business litigation
Josh Feneis understands that going through the court process is a stressful time in a client's life and that an experienced litigator can ease that stress in two ways: 1) by providing clear information and recommendations about the options available and 2) by working...
Commercial Litigation Q&A by Lauren Nuffort
Why is early involvement so important in property subrogation? [Transcript] Why are contracts so important in construction defect litigation? [Transcript] What is a rewarding aspect in your practice as a professional liability defense attorney? [Transcript] View all...
Protecting My Client’s Clients: Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Legal Malpractice Cases
Bryan Feldhaus was a panelist at an ABA webinar on February 12, 2019, "Protecting My Client’s Clients: Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Legal Malpractice Cases." Overview: Lawyers and law firm defendants are unique. For example, the defendant-lawyer is not...
How did these three get to be shareholders in 2019?
They focused on client successes (not their own). They helped our clients accomplish goals. And, in the end, they gave our clients peace of mind. While Lauren Nuffort, Cameron Kelly and Jesse Beier may have different practices, they share a philosophy of the “client...
Estate Planning is for Everyone
For most people, the term “estate” conjures visions of stately mansions, fountains, private jets, and other luxuries associated with the superrich. However, if you own anything when you die, you have an estate. Your estate includes personal property, real estate, bank...
News You Can Use Second Quarter 2019
New laws go into effect July 1st for Employers and Attorneys! Would you survive a business divorce? Why can’t I just use a DYI will? Lommen Abdo Welcomes Two New Lawyers Lommen Abdo Voted Among Top 3 Firms in St. Croix Valley. Read the Second Quarter 2019...
Estate Planning From A to Z
Cameron Kelly spoke on February 6, 2019 at an NBI webcast, Estate Planning from A to Z. Cameron presented on “Trusts 101.” Overview Are you ready to grow your own successful estate planning practice or looking for a practical refresher? This guide will...
Legal Roles in Construction Law
Mike Moline spoke at a seminar, Legal Roles in Construction Law, on January 10, 2019 which was presented by the Construction Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Overview: It is fascinating to watch a building go up, but the physical piece is...
The Basics of Business Succession Planning
Business owners are busy. Starting, running, and growing a business takes time, and normally carries the business owner well outside of the bounds of a normal nine to five business day. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that most business owners have no...
What Are the Estate and Gift Tax Limits for 2019?
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption: The IRS announced the official estate and gift tax limits for 2019 late in November of 2018. The federal estate/gift tax exemptions for an individual increases to $11.4 million, up from $11.18 million in 2018. This means an...
Recurring Issues: Post-Hearing, Post-Trial, and Beyond
Kay Hunt spoke on October 24, 2018 at Procedural Issues in Family Law by the Ramsey County Bar Association Family Law Section. She spoke on "Recurring Issues: Post-Hearing, Post-Trial, and Beyond."
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