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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 Elected Chair for MSBA Business Law Section

Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney and shareholder Heidi Neff 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 practices …

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 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 real estate, shareholder, law, minneapolis, nilan johnson lewis, Business Transactions, commercial litigation, Labor and Employment, law firm, product liability, promotions

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, 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 choices, …

Posted November 14, 2013 with Tags nilan johnson lewis, law, legal marketing association, Minnesota

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 law, awards, media relations, minneapolis, Your Honor

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 …

Posted October 17, 2013

Nilan Johnson Lewis Helps Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Win Motion for Summary Judgment

Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney William D. Hittler and the ERISA team’s work for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) earned the company a victory at the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota on October 9, when the court …

Posted August 12, 2013 with Tags legal, bar, Business Law, law

Courtney Ward-Reichard Becomes President of the ABA’s National Conference of Bar Foundations

During the ABA’s 2013 Annual Meeting held this month in San Francisco, NJL Shareholder Courtney Ward-Reichard was elected President of the National Conference of Bar Foundations. The NCBF is a professional organization for volunteer leaders and executive staff members who …

Posted July 3, 2013 with Tags law, legal, Business Law

Donald Lewis to Rejoin Nilan Johnson Lewis Full-Time, Leaving Hamline Law Deanship

Leading lawyer will return to private practice in January 2014 MINNEAPOLIS (July 3, 2013) – Donald Lewis, who has led Hamline University School of Law as its dean since July 2008, will resign his position at the end of the …

Posted June 24, 2013 with Tags law, liability, legal, Business Law

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Down Influential Ruling for Generic Drug Manufacturers in Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. vs. Bartlett

In an important decision potentially affecting all makers of federally-regulated products, the United States Supreme Court today held in Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. v. Bartlett that manufacturers of generic drugs cannot be held liable for failing to “stop selling” their …

Posted May 17, 2013

Donald Lewis Appointed to Advisory Committee by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken

Donald Lewis, Dean of the Hamline University School of Law and currently serving as Of Counsel to Nilan Johnson Lewis, was today named to an advisory committee by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken to assist them in recommending …

Posted May 14, 2013 with Tags background checks, criminal background checks, EEOC, employer liability, hiring, law, department of labor, legal, Business Law

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Signs Bill Restricting Use of Criminal Background Checks in Hiring Process

On May 13, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law limiting the reliance on criminal history for employment purposes. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2014. The basic prohibitions state that employers cannot inquire …

Posted May 14, 2013 with Tags law, paralegal, legal, bar, Business Law

Celebrating Paralegal Week in Minnesota

Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 Paralegal Week in Minnesota. The proclamation recognizes the contribution paralegals make in the legal field as well as “their high level of performance …

Posted May 8, 2013 with Tags law, bar, Business Law, mnbar, msba

Heidi Neff Elected Vice Chair for MSBA Business Law Section

Nilan Johnson Lewis attorney and shareholder Heidi Neff was recently elected vice chair for the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Business Law Section, which focuses on corporate and nonprofit legislation and practice. Her term begins July 1, 2013 and ends …