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The COVID-19 emails are endless. But I received one a day or so ago that offered a good perspective: In early British World War II when the public was bracing for widely predicted mass air attacks on major cities across the country, the British government created and...
Jamie Johnson Celebrates Serving Hudson for 30 Years
Jamie Johnson is celebrating practicing law in Hudson for 30 years. He is an attorney with Lommen Abdo, PA, a firm that provides a wide range of legal services, including litigation, business, estate planning and family law. During his time as a litigator and...
Newly Implemented COVID-19 Paid Leave/FMLA Effective April 1st
Last week Congress passed the new COVID-19 paid leave law. The law creates two new types of leave: Public Health Emergency Leave (“Emergency FMLA”) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“Emergency PSL”) On March 25, 2020, the Department of Labor released its first guidance...
Younger Doctrine Used to Dismiss Federal Court Claims
Recently, in Berg v. Berg, et al., No. 19-CV-2676 (ECT/KMM), 2020 WL 490965 (D. Minn. Jan. 30, 2020), a dissatisfied party to a state court marital dissolution brought claims in federal court not only against his spouse, but also against the receiver and the Special...
The Tigers Are Out & They’re Hunting Your Business! Three Lessons to Stay Safe During Cyber-crime Season.
Tigers eat better in loud jungles, it's easier for them to sneak up on you! Today our financial and legal jungle is noisy. It's filled with a cacophony of information & stress. Here are three things you can do to stay safe. Know this, the tigers are out and...
Phil Cole Has Retired From Practicing Law
After more than 50 years practicing law, Phil Cole retired in early January 2020. Phil was the visionary leader of Lommen Abdo, teaching everyone how to be the best law professional -- with no shortcuts. Decades ago, he also taught us to embrace technology; something...
Estate Planning for Peace of Mind
Cameron Kelly spoke at the Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on March 5, 2020 at 6 pm. Cameron presented "Estate Planning for Peace of Mind," which included a discussion of estate planning documents for both death and disability. He also discussed...
Lommen Abdo Adds to Its Litigation Practice in Both Minnesota and Hudson
Larry Rocheford and Brent Tunis have brought their litigation practices to Lommen Abdo this month, bringing new perspectives and increasing the firm's depth of talent. Scroll down to read more about Larry and Brent. Larry Rocheford New Lommen Abdo shareholder Larry...
Post-Trial Motion Procedures – What You Need to Consider Before the Appeal Process
Kay Hunt presented on December 12, 2019 at How to Litigate a Civil Case in Minnesota by Minnesota CLE. She presented on the topic "Post-Trial Motion Procedures - What You Need to Consider Before the Appeal Process." Overview: Post-decision motions and the need...
Financial, Legal & Insurance Planning for Caregivers
Cameron Kelly spoke at Caring for Dementia: A Six-Week Education Series for Caregivers at The Lodge at the Lakes in Stillwater and offered by The Lakes at Stillwater and Bluestone Physician Services. Cameron presented for one hour on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 on...
News You Can Use Fourth Quarter 2019
It’s National Estate Planning Week. Do you have a will that meets the needs of you and your family? Do your executive, professional and administrative “white collar” workers qualify for overtime exemption? Marc Johannsen and Josh Feneis help clients make good...
How to Protect Your Trial Record for Appeal: Lessons for Family Lawyers
Kay Hunt presented a panel on November 19, 2019 at the 2019 Advanced Family Law Series by Minnesota CLE, "How to Protect Your Trial Record for Appeal: Lessons for Family Lawyers."
Estate Planning Awareness Week: The Importance to You and Your Family of Having an Estate Plan
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019...
Make Good Decisions During the Turmoil of a Family Law Case
Lommen Abdo’s family law group, including attorneys Marc Johannsen and Josh Feneis, was profiled in the September 2019 edition of the St. Croix Valley Magazine. “We see it as a transformative practice that helps people get through a difficult time in their life and...
2020 Best Lawyers in America List Includes Four Lommen Abdo Attorneys
Four Lommen Abdo attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion on the list of 2020 Best Lawyers in America©: Bob Abdo, corporate; Kay Nord Hunt, appellate and Bet-the-Company litigation; Barry O’Neil, real estate litigation and professional liability...
The Importance of Business Succession Planning
Cameron Kelly presented "The Importance of Business Succession Planning" on October 24, 2019 at Hegarty Consulting Group. Description: Business succession planning is the process of deciding the best way to transfer your business. What that plan looks like will...
When Attorneys Are Sued by Non-Clients: The Immunity and Privilege Rule
Typically, lawsuits against attorneys are brought by clients alleging legal malpractice. An essential element of a legal malpractice claim is the existence of an attorney-client relationship. The general rule is that a lawyer is liable only to his or her client and...
Creig Andreasen Joins Lommen Abdo, Focusing on Real Estate and Banking
Creig Andreasen knows a good deal when he sees one. He’s been helping clients acquire and sell real estate and other business ventures his entire career. Creig looks beyond the documents associated with a transaction to understand how they fit with a client’s...
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