Tag: law

Posted January 14, 2014 with Tags law firm, product liability, promotions, real estate, shareholder, law, minneapolis, nilan johnson lewis, Business Transactions, commercial litigation, Labor and Employment

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

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 August 12, 2013 with Tags law, legal, bar, Business 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 9, 2013 with Tags legal, Business Law, law

The Rise of Associations, the Risk of Antitrust

There is an association for every type of health care provider and for every type of business that serves health care providers. Associations struggle with the allure of wanting to help their members share information and practices. If information sharing …

Posted July 9, 2013 with Tags law, legal, Business Law

My Health Plan Is Now My Provider?

In effort to more effectively manage their members, health plans are getting into the business of providing care. Some larger HMOs now employ nurse practitioners, for example, to work in the field and service long-term care centers. Are plans being …

Posted July 9, 2013 with Tags law, legal, Business Law

Retooling Provider Payment Through Population Healthcare Management

Commercial health plans are beginning to explore models outside of the normal fee-for-service approach, paying providers based on quality outcomes and demonstrated behavior changes. This change requires increased amount of trust and partnership between health plans and health providers as …

Posted July 9, 2013 with Tags Business Law, law, legal

The Specter of State Regulation Amidst Increased Health Insurance

The scope of health insurance was effectively broadened as a result of the federal government’s decision to place health insurance at the center of the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid Expansion will also expand the number of people with access to …

Posted July 9, 2013 with Tags law, legal, Business Law, Health Care

The Stronger Push for Incentives

With CMS relaxing its cap on member benefits, what new initiatives might health plans roll out and how far will they push the envelope to incent members towards specific kinds of care services? Similarly, recent opinions from the OIG seem …

Posted July 3, 2013 with Tags legal, Business Law, 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 26, 2013 with Tags liability, department of labor, legal, Business Law, EEOC, employer liability, hiring, law

Breaking News: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Definition of Marriage Means for Employers

In 2012 and 2013, a handful of states joined the ranks of those who recognize same-sex marriage, making it more likely that national employers are impacted by the varying marriage laws, whether they realize it or not. And with Section …

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 June 24, 2013 with Tags Business Law, HR, background checks, staffing, criminal background checks, EEOC, employer liability, hiring, law, liability, department of labor, legal

Background Check? Not so Fast. “Ban the Box” Efforts Expanding Nationally

On May 13, 2013, Minnesota became the latest state to put new measures into place restricting employers’ abilities to inquire about criminal histories on job applications. Many cities and counties nationwide have also taken this step, with others considering similar …

Posted June 24, 2013 with Tags HR, EEOC, employer liability, hiring, law, legal, Business Law

EEOC Making Aggressive Moves to Investigate Pay Equity

A heads-up to employers: The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) may soon be knocking on your door demanding to audit your pay practices. As part of a program being piloted by three of its regional offices, the EEOC is …

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

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 paralegal, legal, bar, Business Law, 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 msba, law, bar, Business Law, mnbar

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 …

Posted April 22, 2013 with Tags hiring, law, department of labor, legal, background checks, criminal background checks, EEOC, employer liability

Minnesota Senate Passes Bill Restricting Use of Criminal Background Checks in Hiring Process

On April 20, the Minnesota Senate approved legislation restricting the ability of employers to inquire into the criminal histories of prospective employees. Pending a vote from the House and approval of Governor Dayton, the legislation takes effect January 1, 2014. …