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September 7, 2022

As our Midwest summer heads into fall, we can almost smell the pumpkin spice and autumn apples on the air. We've stayed busy volunteering to feed hungry kids, welcoming new members of our team and writing about various legal topics. We hope you'll enjoy these updates from our office and don't hesitate to reach out with your legal questions! The Lommen Abdo Team

Recent Blogs

Ambiguity in Policy Leads to Homeowner Award The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion on June 6, 2022 which could have ramifications for other insurance providers. Insurers with certain language in their policies should be aware of this decision and the impact it could have. Read the article by Wade Johnson.

The Long Road to Reversal (or Affirmance) One consideration in deciding whether to appeal is how long it will take to obtain a decision from the appellate court. Luckily, most appeals in Minnesota follow a fairly predictable timeline, so it is possible to plan ahead. Read the article by Michelle Kuhl.

Family Law is Complicated, But Also Beautiful In our May newsletter Josh Feneis discussed a pro bono case where a father was hoping to gain physical and legal custody of his daughter. Read the second part of the story by Josh Feneis or start at the beginning.

Counting Down to Your Appeal Deadline Whenever you are considering appealing a district court decision, it is crucial to immediately calculate the appeal deadline. Unlike some other court deadlines, the appeal deadline generally cannot be extended or waived the court. If you miss the deadline, you lose the right to appeal. Read the article by Michelle Kuhl.

Hearsay Objections Abound in Depp/Heard Trial The widely watched defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard riveted many people. Depp sued his ex-wife over an article Heard wrote, where she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Heard then counter-sued Depp. Read the article by Kathleen Loucks.

Most Rewarding Aspect of Barry O'Neil's Litigation Practice Barry O'Neil explains the most rewarding aspect of his practice in this featured video. "My reward is when I can help a client get through that difficult process and get them...the best possible result." View Barry's bio.

Firm Spotlight

Joe Simmer Joins Litigation Practice Lommen Abdo welcomed Joe Simmer to our litigation team in June. He has extensive private litigation law firm and in-house insurance company experience and will be working in insurance defense, professional liability and other types of litigation. Get to know Joe or view his bio.

Lommen Abdo Welcomes Heidi Torvik Heidi Torvik joined Lommen Abdo in July. She has significant experience with all stages of litigation with claims surrounding medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, wrongful death and dram shop. She also has considerable skill with trust and estate disputes as well as commercial and real estate litigation. Get to know Heidi or view her bio.

Lommen Abdo Packs at the Park Lommen Abdo team members recently got out in the community and participated in the Feed My Starving Children Pack at the Park event. This is the first year Lommen Abdo employees have packed food but they look forward to making this an annual event! More.

Five Attorneys Honored by the Best Lawyers in America Congratulations to the following lawyers who are on the list of 2023 Best Lawyers in America®.

Best Lawyers in America is the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., and is widely recognized as the gold standard for accuracy and integrity. Corporate Counsel Magazine calls it, “The most widely respected, thorough, reliable and valuable resource for all who seek the best in the legal profession.”

Recent Elections Lommen Abdo is pleased to announce these elections: Cameron Kelly, Sara Wilson and Lauren Nuffort were elected to two-year terms on Lommen Abdo's board. Marc Johannsen has been re-elected to his third two-year term as President of Lommen Abdo. Kathleen Loucks was elected as a Vice President of Lommen Abdo. We told you about the election of three new shareholders in our May newsletter. Read more about the attorneys elected: Wade Johnson, Michelle Kuhl and Kelly Sofio.

Presentations

Planning With Wills and Trusts Cameron Kelly presented a webinar to Foster Klima & Company on August 24, 2022 a brief review of fundamental trust/estate planning strategies and case studies involving both personal and business planning.

U.S. Supreme Court Update Kay Nord Hunt presented at the U.S. Supreme Court Update webinar by Minnesota CLE on August 22, 2022, "Religion - Free Exercise, Free Speech and the Establishment Cause."

Let us know if you have questions, if we may be of assistance in any way or if you have suggestions for future newsletters.

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