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Posted November 5, 2026 with Tags Firm News

Best Law Firms Recognizes NJL With Three Regional Tier 1 Rankings

Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to announce its top-tier rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, released today. The firm achieved Tier 1 honors in employment law (management) and commercial litigation. Additional firm recognition includes our product liability …

Posted August 20, 2026 with Tags Firm News

Five NJL Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This distinction reflects the trust our attorneys have earned across the profession. Courtney Blanchard – Litigation – …

Posted November 6, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Recognized as a 2026 Best Law Firm

Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to announce its top-tier rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, a legal guide that recognizes “exceptional law firms worldwide.” Published by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer-review attorney guide in …

Posted August 21, 2025 with Tags Firm News

NJL Attorneys Honored in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® in America

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These distinctions reflect consistent dedication to clients and deep knowledge …

Posted July 17, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that 22 attorneys at Nilan Johnson Lewis have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects their standing among their peers and their dedication to legal excellence. Super Lawyers is …

Posted June 10, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Celebrates Continued Chambers USA Recognition for Labor & Employment and Corporate Immigration Practices

Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) is pleased to announce that its distinguished Labor & Employment and Corporate Immigration practices have once again received high commendation from Chambers & Partners, the esteemed publisher of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers …

Posted March 25, 2025 with Tags Health Care, Firm News

Susan Kratz Rejoins Nilan Johnson Lewis

MINNEAPOLIS (March 25, 2025) – Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), one of the country’s largest women-owned law firms, announces that veteran business and health care attorney Susan Kratz has rejoined the firm as a shareholder and member of its health care …

Posted February 28, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Two NJL Attorneys Honored by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

Nilan Johnson Lewis proudly announces that two of its attorneys have been recognized by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), a prestigious initiative dedicated to fostering professional development and leadership training opportunities for high-achieving attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Daniel …

Posted August 5, 2024 with Tags Firm News

PFAS Reporting Requirements at the Federal and State Level – How Will Manufacturers Respond? – Part 4 of 10

This is the fourth 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 April 10, 2024 with Tags Firm News

Review Your Insurance Policy for PFAS Exclusions – Part 3 of 10

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

The “Business Case” to Mitigating PFAS Risk in 2024 – Part 2 of 10

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

First Things First: What Are PFAS? – Part 1 of 10

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

PFAS – “Forever Chemicals” – Regulatory and Litigation Developments for Product Manufacturers

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

Reminder to Employers: Transgender Employees may be Entitled to Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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

My Mom is a Client. When I Move Firms, Can I Wish Her Happy Birthday? How Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secret Laws Can Impact Use of Client Names

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

Post-Hire Advice-of-Counsel—Why the Justification Defense Can Be Used in Ongoing Restrictive Covenant Litigation

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

Best Lawyers® Recognizes Firm and Multiple Attorneys

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

2023 Minnesota Employment Law Updates

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 June 26, 2023 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Welcomes Prominent Employment Attorney Judy Langevin

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

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill For Paid Family and Medical Leave

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 …