NEWS – Lommen Abdo
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Use of Ponzi Scheme Presumptions
Creditors, bankruptcy trustees and receivers may not use the so-called Ponzi scheme presumptions in cases brought under the Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (MUFTA). Recent clawback claims against banks, investors and other financial institutions receiving...
IOU an EUO?!
Mike Moline spoke on February 21, 2015 at the Minnesota Association for Justice's Midwinter Seminar. Mike discussed "IOU an EUO?!" with fellow panelists Jeffrey Jones and Christopher Vilione.
Examinations Under Oath: A Reasonable Approach to Investigating Health Care Provider Fraud
Introduction Insurance companies have a number of tools at their disposal to investigate and adjust claims. One of the most powerful tools is the insurer’s authority to require the insured to appear in person to produce documents, physical evidence and answer...
Insurance coverage decision requires all siding be replaced, even panels not damaged by storm
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a decision in the continuing saga of disputes between property owners and insurance companies. The dispute -- as chronicled in Cedar Bluff Townhome Condo. Ass’n, Inc. v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 857 N.W.2d 290, 293 (Minn....
Recent Court of Appeals Case Emphasizes Importance of Following Corporate Formalities
A 2015 unpublished Minnesota Court of Appeals decision reiterates the importance of following corporate formalities in order to avoid personal liability for the obligations of a business entity. In Langford Tool & Drill Co. vs. The 401 Group, LLC, et al., Court...
Mike Moline is one of Lommen Abdo’s board certified attorneys
February 9, 2015 Mike Moline has been recertified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Mike has been an NBTA member in good standing for five years. He is licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has been involved in...
Estate planning changes to note in 2015
In terms of estate planning news for 2015, you should be aware of several things: Federal Estate Tax When someone passes away, estate tax may be owed if the decedent dies with assets in excess of the estate tax exemption amount. The federal exemption amount for...
Are you aware that Minnesota amended its Termination of Sales Representatives Act?
Minnesota law has long protected from termination without cause sales representatives who represent manufacturers, wholesalers, assemblers or importers and solicit wholesale orders. Until recently, this law could be circumvented by contractual choice-of-law clauses...
Michael Moline Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law With the National Board of Trial Advocacy
MINNEAPOLIS/MINNESOTA -The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Michael R. Moline of the law firm, Lommen Abdo, P.A. has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Moline has been a NBTA member is good standing...
Emergency Accident Response
Kelly Sofio and her former partner presented on response to catastrophic accidents to claims personnel at the Metropolitan Council in 2014.
Tips from the Trenches: How to Succeed as a Summer Associate and as a First-Year Associate
Lauren Nuffort and Paul Shapiro drafted an article for the Winter 2014 edition of Minnesota Defense, "Tips from the Trenches: How to Succeed as a Summer Associate and as a First-Year Associate." Article summary: The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA)...
Protecting Our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement – Top 10 Lessons Learned
Mike Moline and John Herrera spoke on November 13, 2014 at the Native Asset Building Summit on the topic “Protecting our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement - Top 10 Lessons Learned.” Session description: After more than 20 years of...
Kathleen Loucks Brings Her Practice to Lommen Abdo
Veteran trial lawyer and commercial litigator, Kathleen Loucks, joins Lommen Abdo's Litigation team after seven years at Hellmuth & Johnson. She started her career in the courtroom, cutting her teeth in criminal court as a prosecutor. Kathleen spent the last seven...
Highlights and Status of the Minnesota Medical Marijuana Law
December 1, 2015 Update: The Minnesota Department of Health chose Minnesota Medical Solutions and Leafline Labs as the two manufacturers for Minnesota's medical marijuana program. Earlier this spring, the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Dayton enacted a law that...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions
Kay Hunt spoke on August 13, 2013 at The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Program description: Part I U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Big Cases This Term and Those on Deck for Next Not all Supreme Court cases are created...
Lommen Abdo’s 2014 Super Lawyers
Phil Cole (General Litigation) and Kay Nord Hunt (Appellate), chair of our Appellate Section, are listed in Minnesota's Top 100 Super Lawyers, as determined in conjunction with the Super Lawyer selection process conducted by Minnesota Super Lawyers. Kay Nord Hunt is...
Lommen Abdo Sets Move to International Centre
Lommen Abdo announced that the firm has agreed to a long-term lease commencing January 1, 2015 in the International Centre located at 920 Second Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis. The move to the International Centre will allow the firm to design space that is well...
Minnesota Civil Practice Deskbook: Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented a webcast on June 10, 2014 by Minnesota CLE, "Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals." They discussed the essentials for preserving your case for appeal and initiating the appeal. Topics included: Motions after trial Relief...
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