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Civil Litigation Q&A with Keith Broady:
What types of issues do you see most often in your commercial litigation practice? [Transcript] What is the first thing I should do if my professional license is being threatened? [Transcript] What is your experience in civil litigation? [Transcript] View all of the...
News You Can Use July/August 2015
U.S. Department of Labor interprets definition of “employ.” Options for keeping the vacation home in the family. Strategizing your compliance plan. Preparing for the unexpected spill on your property. How the “best interest” factors in family law changed this. ...
Minnesota Implements Significant Family Law Reform
For the first time in a number of years, the Minnesota Legislature passed a series of significant reforms in the area of family law. The omnibus family law bill (S.F. 1191) signed by Governor Dayton on May 14, 2015, (1) rewrote the Best Interests of the Child Statute...
Jamie Johnson shares lessons learned in 25 years of practice
This spring of 2015 marks several milestones in my life: 25 years married to my wife, Jean; 25 years living in the Hudson community; and 25 years as a litigation attorney for the Lommen Abdo law firm. In those 25 years, I have learned many lessons relating to...
Downloading Technology in Legal Practice: Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct
Introduction Today’s tech tools, including mobile devices, cloud computing and social media, represent the new era of legal service. With those tools, among others, lawyers are able to better serve clients through increased efficiency, visibility and responsiveness....
Bryan Feldhaus Attains LL.M. Degree in Corporate Compliance and Organizational Ethics
Attorney Bryan Feldhaus graduated with his LL.M. degree in Corporate Compliance and Organizational Ethics from the University of St. Thomas School of Law on May 9th. Bryan was part of UST Law’s inaugural class in the LL.M. compliance program, which responds to the...
Appellate court confirms award to child and family from National Vaccine Injury Program
After ten years of litigation, Lommen Abdo clients Doug and Rhonda Paluck have prevailed in their request for compensation for their minor son for injuries he sustained as a result of receipt of childhood vaccines. In 2005, attorney Sheila Bjorklund filed a petition...
Court of Appeals: Child Entitled to Vaccine Program Compensation
Lommen Abdo Vaccine Group Attorney Sheila Bjorklund obtained a favorable United States Court of Appeals Decision on National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program claim in Paluck v. Secretary of Health and Human Services....
New Twist on an Old Scam
Lawyers are used to taking urgent calls from clients requesting immediate assistance on important matters. But when the client calls to report that there is a warrant out for her arrest, the sense of urgency rises to a new level. This is the situation that confronted...
A Snapshot of the 2015 Minnesota Omnibus Liquor Bill: Five Important Changes and the One that Got Away
On May 1, 2015, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed S.F. No. 1238, colloquially known as the 2015 "Omnibus Liquor Bill." The new law implemented five new and significant changes to existing Minnesota liquor laws, including the following: One – Growler Law Effective...
Minnesota Revised Limited Liability Company Act Takes Effect August 1, 2015
The Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, codified as Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C, was passed by the 2014 Minnesota Legislature and signed into law by Governor Dayton on April 11, 2014. The new Act becomes effective as of August 1, 2015. The new...
Parental Alert: Three Essential Documents for Your Young Adult Children
With the school year coming to a close, many families will be preparing their high school graduates for the future, whether it includes a post-secondary education or a full-time job. Parents are often surprised to learn that they no longer have legal authority to...
Conflicts of Interest and Malpractice Issues for Business Lawyers
Phil Cole presented at the 2015 Business Law Institute by Minnesota CLE on May 4, 2015. He spoke on “Conflicts of Interest and Malpractice Issues for Business Lawyers.” Session description: Professional liability and ethics issues where business lawyers are commonly...
News You Can Use May/June 2015
Minnesota law changes for LLCs, growlers, family law and legal technology ethics. Firm obtains significant victory for family of child injured by vaccine. Bryan Feldhaus attains LL.M. Degree in Corporate Compliance and Organizational Ethics. Jamie Johnson shares...
Does your company or trade organization need an in-person or virtual speaker?
Lommen Abdo's attorneys are available to speak to your company or association on topics involving a number of legal issues. We are happy to work with you on virtual presentations. Suggested topics include issues such as: COVID-19 business-related issues Tips to...
SXSW 2015: 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 25 industry leaders will fill 12 sessions addressing topics related to the current music, film and technology...
News You Can Use March/April 2015
Ponzi scheme presumptions. Following corporate formalities. TheTermination of Sales Representatives Act. Examinations Under Oath. Mike Moline has been recertified by the NBTA. The Grammys. Read about these topics and more in the March/April...
Kay Nord Hunt quoted in Litigation Daily on expert testimony issue
Lommen Abdo appellate attorney Kay Nord Hunt was quoted in the November 10, 2014 American Law Litigation Daily about an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision addressing the standard for admitting expert testimony in federal courts, Johnson v. Mead Johnson, LLC, 754...
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