Posted April 10, 2024 with Tags Firm News
This is the third in a series of articles published by the Product Liability and Complex Torts group at Nilan Johnson Lewis, P.A., for product manufacturers as they prepare to respond to PFAS regulatory demands and mitigate their risk of …
Posted March 27, 2024 with Tags Firm News
This is the second in a series of articles published by the Product Liability and Complex Torts group at Nilan Johnson Lewis, P.A., for product manufacturers as they prepare to respond to PFAS regulatory demands and mitigate their risk of …
Posted February 27, 2024 with Tags Firm News
This is the first in a series of articles published by the Product Liability and Complex Torts group at Nilan Johnson Lewis, P.A., for product manufacturers as they prepare to respond to PFAS regulatory demands and mitigate their risk of …
Posted January 25, 2024 with Tags Firm News
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known by the acronym PFAS and better known by the moniker “forever chemicals,” are the focus of rapidly evolving regulatory regimes at the U.S. federal and state levels, which in turn is driving class-action litigation asserting …
Posted January 11, 2024 with Tags Firm News
A recent Statement of Interest filed earlier this week by the Department of Justice in a federal prisoner lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia should serve as an important reminder to employers and …
Posted December 14, 2023 with Tags Firm News
We defend many financial advisory firms and individuals in restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation. When an advisor moves from one firm to another, we help manage legal risk, and, if necessary, defend against the resulting lawsuit from the prior …
Posted December 4, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Hiring an applicant who has a non-compete or non-solicit agreement with a prior employer creates risk for the both the individual and the new employer. The prior employer can sue both the applicant for violating the contract and the new …
Posted November 20, 2023 with Tags Firm News
NJL and numerous attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 editions of Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers respectively. As a firm, NJL has been recognized for the Minneapolis metro area for practices in Business Litigation, Labor and Employment, and …
Posted November 3, 2023 with Tags Firm News
NJL’s Labor and Employment team has compiled and summarized new Minnesota laws and amendments passed during 2023 that impact employers. The changes touch on a number of topics, including noncompete agreements, recreational cannabis and alcohol testing in the workplace, paid …
Posted October 10, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Certification affirms that diverse leadership is in place to ensure an inclusive workplace and a path to leadership MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 10, 2023) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), one of the largest women-owned law firms in the country, announced today …
Posted October 5, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), a fiercely independent law firm working to redefine the standards of legal services and a preferred employer of talented and diverse legal professionals, grows its attorney bench to its highest number since the firm’s founding with …
Posted October 4, 2023 with Tags Firm News
MINNEAPOLIS (October 4, 2023) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), one of the largest women owned law firms in the country, announces Alicia Reuter has joined the firm’s Health Care practice, effective immediately. Reuter brings more than 25 years of experience, …
Posted June 26, 2023 with Tags Firm News
LANGEVIN BRINGS TREMENDOUS EXPERIENCE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED LAW FIRMS MINNEAPOLIS (June 26, 2023) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), among the largest certified women-owned law firms in the country, announces the addition of Judy Langevin to its successful …
Posted May 23, 2023 with Tags Firm News
The Minnesota Legislature passed a paid family and medical leave bill last week that is expected to be signed by Governor Walz within the next few days. The new law creates a state-administered, mandatory paid family and medical benefit insurance …
Posted May 18, 2023 with Tags Firm News
The Minnesota Legislature passed a statewide paid sick and safe leave law on May 16, 2023 that will be sent to the governor’s desk for signature. The new law, which is expected to be signed and would take effect on …
Posted May 17, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Minnesota is banning employment non-compete agreements and restricting provisions that require non-Minnesota laws or venues for disputes. The law will become effective on July 1, 2023, and will apply to agreements entered into on or after that date. Minnesota’s changes …
Posted March 15, 2023 with Tags Firm News
You may have seen a spike in media coverage about claimed health hazards from the use of gas stoves, an escalating issue that risks implicating manufacturers of all gas-powered appliances in litigation. This post will briefly report on this topic …
Posted March 1, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Congratulations to Nilan Johnson Lewis President Amanda Cialkowski, who has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. Amanda was inducted at a Feb. 25 ceremony in Key …
Posted February 1, 2023 with Tags Firm News
For employers, there is little guidance on using emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decisions. Thanks to The Artificial Intelligence Technical Advisory Committee (AI TAC)—which included NJL employment attorney Mark Girouard—employers now have guidance on addressing EEO and DE&I …
Posted January 30, 2023 with Tags Firm News
Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) is pleased to announce Amanda Cialkowski as the law firm’s next president. Cialkowski is the second female president at NJL, which became one of the country’s largest certified women-owned law firms last year. She succeeds Heidi Christenson, who remains an NJL Board member and shareholder.
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