NEWS – Lommen Abdo
How to Capture your Family Stories and Preserve your Family Legacy
Cameron Kelly presented “How to Capture your Family Stories and Preserve your Family Legacy” on Voices in the Valley, Sharing Experiences Collecting and Writing Family History, on May 28, 2016. Voices in the Valley airs every Saturday morning at 10:00 on KLBB 1220 AM....
Basic Tax Planning
Cameron Kelly presented “Basic Tax Planning” at the National Business Institute webinar, Estate Planning from A to Z, on May 24 and May 25, 2016. A nationally broadcast continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants...
When a Client Dies During…Litigation
At common law, a personal injury action abates with the death of either party. The Supreme Court in Johnson v. Consolidated Frieghtways, Inc. discussed the rationale behind the common law: The old non-survival rule sprang from the medieval view of torts as a form of...
News You Can Use November/December 2016
What’s in your employment contract? Are the terms the same as J. Robinson’s? Who won jurisdiction to control certain interstate motor carrier employees? Where does the Minneapolis sick time ordinance stand? What issues arise in a shareholder dispute? Ken Abdo...
Lommen Abdo Expands its Transportation, Litigation and Business Practices
Attorneys Michael Glover and Jason Engkjer have joined Lommen Abdo, bringing additional strength to the firm’s business and litigation practices and expanding its transportation law practice. After over 25 years representing motor carriers, freight forwarders,...
Phil Cole Awarded for Professional Liability Litigation Practice
Phil Cole was named "Professional Liability Litigation Attorney of the Year - Minnesota, USA" by M&A Today in their Global Awards - 2016 Edition. The M&A Today Awards strive to be the World's most coveted and complete awards programs, taking votes from over...
Fraudulent Transfer Law Now Voidable Transactions Law
In 2015, Minnesota adopted the new Uniform Voidable Transactions Act, which was recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The new law replaces the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act, which dates back to 1987. Before 1987, the Uniform...
Minnesota Continues Aggressive Approach to Defining Residency for Tax Purposes
Introduction Almost three years ago, we authored an article that discussed how recent Minnesota tax law changes, coupled with several Minnesota Tax Court decisions favoring an expansive definition of “resident” for income tax purposes, might force some individuals to...
Appellate Case Preparation Start to Finish
Kay Hunt spoke at a six hour NBI webcast on April 1, 2016, Appellate Case Preparation Start to Finish. Kay spoke on “Making an Ethical Appeal” and “Oral Argument Techniques that Get Results.” Eric Magnuson and Stephen Buterin were co-presenters. Program...
Assembling Your Team: Managing Today’s Fire Investigation
Lauren Nuffort and Jessica Allen authored an article for the Spring/Summer 2016 Subrogator® Magazine, "Assembling Your Team: Managing Today's Fire Investigation," (page 40). Article summary: Fire subrogation cases can be won or lost depending on what the...
Grandma’s “Simple” Will – A Great Story!!
Grandma, bless her soul, was a generous lady. She wanted to name each grandchild in her will so that they would know how special each of them was to her. So, one day she decides to create her will with an on-line program. Keeping things simple, her will stated: All...
SXSW 2016: Legal Issues in the Music, Film and Emerging Technology Industries
Lommen Abdo Law Firm presents, in conjunction with South by Southwest (SXSW), Legal Issues in the Music, Film and Emerging Technology Industries. Over 30 industry leaders will fill 12 sessions addressing topics related to the current music, film and technology...
Criminal Law, Construction Defect & Mediation Q&A with James Johnson:
How can I reduce the risk of litigation in real estate transactions from the buyers perspective? [Transcript] Why would clients who are having problems with insurance companies come to you? [Transcript] As a client, why use a branch office firm that has offices in...
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...
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