NEWS – Lommen Abdo
Clients Prevail on Damages in Encroachment Case: Remand to Decide Whether Building Must Be Removed
Lommen Abdo lawyers Kay Nord Hunt and Michael Moline recently won a real estate boundary dispute case that provides new precedent for analyzing trespass damages related to encroaching buildings. The Minnesota Court of Appeals clarified the relief available for...
Love is in the February Air
February…the month of love. It got me thinking about marriage. So I hopped onto Urban Dictionary* to see how others define it. Among the traditional definitions, I found a few gems. One said marriage is "the number one cause of divorce." Another one states marriage is...
News You Can Use July/August 2016
Federal civil right of action for trade secrets misappropriation created. Do you want to assure that enough money is set aside to take care of your pets after your death? Minneapolis requires paid sick and safe time for workers starting July 2017. Lommen Abdo expands...
Let’s get charitable in the New Year!
Are you required to take minimum distributions from your IRA but you don’t want or need the additional taxable income? Are you charitably inclined? On a temporary basis since 2006, IRA owners have had the ability to exclude up to $100,000 from gross income for...
Kathleen Loucks and Mike Moline Elected Lommen Abdo Shareholders
Kathleen Loucks and Mike Moline have become shareholders of Lommen Abdo, P.A. effective January 1, 2016. Kathleen Loucks is a litigator who focuses on business and construction defect litigation, as well as medical malpractice and insurance coverage disputes. In her...
News You Can Use April/May 2016
Responsiveness is in our web re-design and our mission. Minnesota continues aggressive approach on residency definition. What should I know about Grandma’s will? The Fraudulent Transfer Act is now the Voidable Transfer Act. Court finds insurer must defend data breach...
Transportation, Collection & Employment Law Q&A with Mike Glover:
For a client using transportation services, what are a few important items to consider? [Transcript] What is the best way to work with, or push back against, government regulators or investigators? [Transcript] How can you best avoid employment discrimination claims?...
Adjusting Minnesota No-Fault Claims for Success in the AAA
Kelly Sofio presented her best practices in adjusting that should result in better success in defending those claims at the AAA at a presentation to the Metropolitan Council in 2015.
Notable Verdicts: organ transplants gone wrong, botched surgeries, bad priests
Minnesota Lawyer included a recent Lommen Abdo case in an article titled, "Notable Verdicts: organ transplants gone wrong, botched surgeries, bad priests." The plaintiff underwent a pancreas transplant at the University of Minnesota and within the year was dead from...
Strategies for Responding to Reptile Theory Questions
John Crawford co-authored an article in the December 2015 For the Defense magazine. "Since the explosion onto the scene after the 2009 publication of David Ball and Don C. Keenan's book Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution, the "reptile theory" has...
Estate planning can be good for your health!
Did you know having a well thought out estate plan can help build a solid foundation for your health? Especially if you’re 50 or older – there are guidelines to follow if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s take a look at a few of them…and the sooner the...
Paying it Forward: Approaching Mentorship as a New Lawyer
Lauren Nuffort, Rachel Holthaus, Paul Shapiro and Peter Stiteler drafted an article for the Winter 2015 edition of Minnesota Defense, "Paying it Forward: Approaching Mentorship as a New Lawyer." Article summary: Whenever established lawyers -- whether private...
Recovering the Cost of Code Required Repairs
Lauren Nuffort and Jessica Allen authored an article which appeared in the Winter 2015 Subrogator® Magazine (Page 42). Article summary: What happens to the costs and expenses associated with conforming a damaged building to current building and safety code...
Jury Finds for Plaintiff in Transplant Case
A Hennepin County jury recently found the University of Minnesota Physicians and Dr. Ty Dunn negligent in accepting a pancreas for transplantation where the cause of the donor’s death was unclear. The case was tried by Kathleen Loucks of Lommen Abdo and Edward...
Understanding Successor Liability
Keith Broady spoke on August 26, 2015 for the national webinar presented by The Knowledge Group on Successor Liability: What you Need to Know. Issues relating to whether one company or individual can be held liable for the debts of another company are frequently...
2016 Estate and Gift Tax Update
The federal estate and gift tax exemption will increase to $5,450,000 in 2016 (up from $5,430,000 in 2015). This is the total amount a person can gift during their lifetime and leave to others at death. Together, a married couple can shelter up to $10.9M. The federal...
Personal Injury From Start to Finish for Paralegals
Jamie Johnson presented on November 3, 2015 at an NBI webcast, “Personal Injury From Start to Finish for Paralegals.” Program description: The stakes are high when handling a personal injury case. This paralegal-focused program will provide you with trial checklists,...
News You Can Use January/February 2016
Let’s get charitable! Have you made 2016 resolutions for your business? Clients prevail in encroachment case. Lommen Abdo has two new shareholders – meet them. Read about these topics and more in the January/February 2016 newsletter.
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