Lawrence M. Rocheford
IN MEMORIUM (1958-2020)
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Larry Rocheford on November 27, 2020. Read more about Larry’s passing, his legal career and tributes from colleagues, friends and family.
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Minnesota’s Amended Rules for Civil Cases: A Summary
The Minnesota Supreme Court has adopted amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts to be effective July 1, 2013. The amendments significantly change the process for civil cases. All attorneys handling civil...
What Minnesota’s Same-Sex Marriage Law Means for Estate Planning, Employment and Family Law
UPDATE: On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions in two cases impacting same-sex marriage. While these rulings do not decide a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, the implications are very broad. As a result of these decisions, once same-sex...
Minnesota Adopts Loss of a Chance Doctrine: Medical Malpractice Trial Ordered to Proceed
The parents of Jocelyn Dickhoff, who turns seven on June 12, brought a case against her physicians for failing to timely diagnose her cancer or refer her to another doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The trial court dismissed her case. Today, the Minnesota Supreme...
Favorable Decision in Defending Construction Contractor
Keith Broady and Nick Dolejsi received a favorable court decision in defending a construction contractor from claims of construction defects. The plaintiff, a homeowners’ association for a condominium, made direct claims against both the contractor and developer...
Ask Upsize: Keith Broady on Binding Arbitration in Business Agreements
[Q] Should I sign a contract with another business that includes agreeing to binding arbitration for any disputes? Read Keith Broady's answer to this question in the Ask Upsize segment at Upsize Magazine.
Rapid Response Strategies for Catastrophic Accidents: Collecting and Preserving Evidence, and Avoiding Spoilation Claims
John Crawford spoke at the 2013 Minnesota Trucking Association's Annual Law Conference on the topic, "Rapid Response Strategies for Catastrophic Accidents: Collecting and Preserving Evidence, and Avoiding Spoliation Claims." Program description: Rapid Response...