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First Quarter 2019

Shoulder Injuries from Vaccines? Separating Fact from Fiction Improper vaccine administration in which the injection is given too high in the upper arm can cause shoulder injuries such as bursitis and tendinitis. According to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration manifests in shoulder pain and limited range of motion. This article appeared in the Mitchell Hamline Law Review blog on February 17, 2019. Read the article by Kathleen Loucks.

US Supreme Court Walks Back Arbitration as a Way to Resolve Disputes Between Carriers and Independent Contractors To resolve disputes with its independent contractors, motor carriers frequently include broad mandatory arbitration clauses in their agreements with those contractors. Courts will usually compel arbitration under those agreements through application of the 1925 Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) . Read the article by Mike Glover, which appeared in the February 2019 Trucking Minnesota .

The Basics of Business Succession Planning Business owners are busy. Starting, running, and growing a business takes time, and normally carries the business owner well outside of the bounds of a normal nine to five business day. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that most business owners have no succession plan. Read the article by Cameron Kelly. You can also watch a video where Cameron describes the unique concerns business owners should address when they are planning their estate.

What are the Estate and Gift Tax Limits for 2019? The IRS announced the official estate and gift tax limits for 2019 late in November of 2018. Read about the increase to the individual exemption allowed for federal estate/gift tax exemptions, the annual gift tax exclusion and Minnesota estate tax exemption . Read the article by Jesse Beier.

Defending Claims Involving Future Radiofrequency Neurotomy Treatments Plaintiffs in personal injury actions often claim they will need future radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) treatments indefinitely to obtain relief from chronic neck or back pain and to improve function and quality of life. These claims create the potential for significant future damage awards.  Read the article by John Crawford and Lauren Nuffort which appeared in both For the Defense by DRI and Minnesota Defense by MDLA.

Assumption of Risk Doctrine Remains in Minnesota, but Held Not to Apply to Recreational Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding The Minnesota Supreme Court, in Soderberg v. Anderson, decided that the doctrine of implied primary assumption of risk does not apply to recreational downhill skiing or snowboarding.  This means that skiers and snowboarders in Minnesota can be liable for injuries or harm caused to others as a result of their negligence. Read the article by Lauren Nuffort.

Firm News

Josh Feneis Will Assist Clients in High Stakes Family Law and Business Litigation Josh Feneis understands that going through the court process is a stressful time in a client’s life and that an experienced litigator can ease that stress in two ways: 1) by providing clear information and recommendations about the options available and 2) by working effectively to obtain the best results possible for that particular client. “Josh’s skills, his desire to help our clients succeed, his Minnesota work ethic and his engaging enthusiasm make him a great addition to the firm,” says Lommen Abdo Vice President Margie Bodas, shown with Josh at right. Read more.

How Did these Three Get to be Shareholders in 2019? By Focusing on Clients! They focused on client successes (not their own). They helped our clients accomplish goals. And, in the end, they gave our clients peace of mind. While Lauren Nuffort, Cameron Kelly and Jesse Beier may have different practices, they share a philosophy of the “client comes first” and thrive on solving legal challenges. Lommen Abdo is proud to have them join the rank of shareholder. Read more.

Seminars

Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Legal Malpractice Cases Bryan Feldhaus presented at an ABA webinar on February 12, 2019, " Protecting My Client's Clients: Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Legal Malpractice Cases ."

Estate Planning from A to Z Cameron Kelly spoke on February 6, 2019 at an NBI webcast, Estate Planning from A to Z. Cameron presented on " Trusts 101 ."

Counseling Compliance in Small-to-Midsize Businesses Bryan Feldhaus presented at a Minnesota CLE seminar on October 1, 2018, The Lawyer's Role in Compliance - Navigating Silos in Multiple Hats. Bryan presented on " Counseling Compliance in Small-to-Midsize Businesses (SMBs) ."

Managing Partners Panel: Leading and Succeeding Lauren Nuffort moderated an MDLA Women in the Law Committee CLE on September 18, 2018, " Managing Partners Panel: Leading & Succeeding ."

Does your company or trade organization need a speaker on a legal issue?

Lommen Abdo's attorneys are available to speak to your company or association on topics involving a number of legal issues. Suggested topics include issues such as: Tips to improve your commercial collections Help - What should I do if I think I'm a victim of identity Theft? Bankruptcy preferences Family law issues Vaccine injuries Shareholder disputes Corporate compliance Threats of piercing the corporate veil Arbitration versus court proceedings Trucking or transportation issues Will contests and probate and trust disputes Estate and business succession planning And much, much more. The cost of the presentation can vary depending on your specific requests. If you are interested in having a Lommen Abdo attorney speak to your company or at an association event, contact Margie Bodas at margie@lommen.com  / 612.336.9329.

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