Posted March 13, 2015 with Tags CLE, Event
Event: 2015 Nonprofit Law Conference
Two Nilan Johnson Lewis lawyers are involved with Minnesota CLE’s 2015 Nonprofit Law Conference.
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Posted March 5, 2015
Incoming! Despite Lack of “Ice Missile” Laws in Minnesota, Trucking Companies Still Potentially Liable for Negligence
If you are a resident of a northern state, the sight of ice and snow flying from the roof of moving vehicles is not unfamiliar. These incidents have the potential to cause severe injury or death to drivers. In a recent event on Highway 36 in Roseville, Minnesota, a chunk of ice flew off a tractor-trailer and hit the windshield of a nearby passenger vehicle.
Posted January 13, 2015
Nilan Johnson Lewis Elects New President
Nilan Johnson Lewis PA is pleased to announce that Stephen Warch has been elected president of the law firm, effective January 1, 2015.
Posted January 7, 2015
Can the EEOC Be Trusted to Police Its Own Compliance?
Labor and employment Shareholder Mark Girouard discusses Mach Mining, LLC v. EEOC, which poses the question of whether employers may challenge in court the EEOC’s filing of a lawsuit on the basis that the Commission failed to attempt resolution in good faith.
Posted November 13, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Extends Sponsorship for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Moot Court Competition
Nilan Johnson Lewis congratulates the finalists (pictured below) of the recent Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Moot Court Competition, held earlier this month at William Mitchell College of Law, and wishes them luck in being considered for the national competition occurring next …
Posted October 28, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Awarded Two “Your Honor” Awards by the Legal Marketing Association
Minneapolis law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis announces that it was awarded two first place honors, for excellence in advertising and for online interactive marketing tools, by the Minnesota chapter of the Legal Marketing Association at its annual “Your Honor Awards” …
Posted September 18, 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Hospitals to Rely on Guardian Decision
Yesterday, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision that has been eagerly awaited by hospitals and others in Minnesota. The court ruled in In re the Guardianship of Jeffers J. Tschumy, Ward that a guardian has the power to consent …
Posted September 10, 2014
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Allocation of Liability
The Minnesota Supreme Court today issued its long-awaited opinion in the case of Staab v. Diocese of St. Cloud. The Court’s decision resolves an important ambiguity in the interpretation of Minnesota Statute 604.02, the law which governs division of liability …
Posted July 21, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Welcomes Brandie Morgenroth to its Product Liability Group
Minneapolis, Minn. (July 21, 2014) – Minneapolis law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis PA announces the addition of associate attorney Brandie Morgenroth to its product liability group where she will focus on product liability/mass tort and commercial litigation. Prior to joining …
Posted July 15, 2014
Heidi Neff Christianson Elected Chair for MSBA Business Law Section
Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney and shareholder Heidi Neff Christianson was recently elected Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Business Law Section. The Section focuses on business, professional and nonprofit corporate legislation and practice, and includes attorneys with legal …
Posted July 14, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Nilan Johnson Lewis is excited to congratulate the long list of attorneys that have been selected as 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Posted July 9, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorney Earns Qualified Neutral Status Under Minnesota Law
Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney Amanda Cialkowski have joined a small number of females who qualified for neutrals in Minnesota in the areas of product liability, mass tort and commercial litigation. While there are many attorneys in Minnesota who serve as mediators …
Posted July 2, 2014
MN Supreme Court Issues Significant Decision Regarding State Consumer Fraud Act
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an significant decision regarding the scope of the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act (“MCFA”) on July 2. In Graphic Communications Local 1B Health and Welfare Fund “A” vs. CVS Caremark Corp. et al., No. A12-1555, the …
Posted May 14, 2014
Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorney Bill Hittler Successfully Argues Before the Eighth Circuit on Behalf of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney Bill Hittler recently argued an ERISA life insurance case on behalf of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case involved the issue of whether a claims fiduciary acted reasonably by paying …
Posted May 7, 2014
Don’t “Friend” the Juror – New Ethical Guidelines Issued for Attorneys on Social Media
The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently issued Formal Opinion 466, addressing the use of social media and other Internet resources to research both potential and seated jurors. Not surprisingly, the practice has become more …
Posted April 17, 2014
MSBA Names Tracy J. Van Steenburgh Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist
The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) announced that Tracy J. Van Steenburgh has been named an MSBA Board Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist. To earn this certification, which is given to fewer than three percent of all licensed Minnesota attorneys,Tracy …
Posted January 14, 2014 with Tags minneapolis, nilan johnson lewis, Business Transactions, commercial litigation, Labor and Employment, law firm, product liability, promotions, real estate, shareholder, law
Nilan Johnson Lewis Promotes Gregory A. Bromen to Shareholder
Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney Gregory A. Bromen has been promoted to shareholder, effective January 1, 2014.
Posted December 16, 2013
To Be or Not to B-Corp: Whether ’Tis Nobler
Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney Heidi Neff Christianson, Vice-President of the Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section, shares insights MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., December 16, 2013 — Minnesota may soon be adding another type of organizational entity to the roster of …
Posted November 14, 2013 with Tags law, legal marketing association, Minnesota, nilan johnson lewis
Nilan Johnson Lewis Awarded Media Relations Honor from Legal Marketing Association’s Minnesota Chapter
Minneapolis law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis announces that it was awarded first place honors for excellence in media relations by the Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association at its annual “Your Honor Awards” ceremony, held at the Hennepin County …
Posted November 14, 2013 with Tags awards, media relations, minneapolis, Your Honor, law
Nilan Johnson Lewis Awarded Media Relations Honor from Legal Marketing Association’s Minnesota Chapter
In partnership with Kohnstamm Communications, Minneapolis commercial law firm receives “Standalone Standout” Your Honor Award in Media Relations MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 14, 2013 — Minneapolis law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis announces that it was awarded first place honors for …