Seminars & Articles
Other than preparing a Will, are you familiar with the issues and process followed by estate planning experts when designing a plan that is responsive to your needs? For insight into the practitioner's view, see the attached chapter from the nationwide Trusts and Estates Legal Series 2009, co-authored by shareholder Scott M. Nelson. In this section, leading lawyers discuss best practices for estate planning success, and is part of the Inside the Minds series which is designed to give readers actual insights into the leading minds of business executives worldwide.
The Spring 2009 event is an updated version of our popular program, “Things Your Mother Didn’t Teach You: The Latest Basics Every Woman Should Know About Money and Estate Planning”
Seventh Annual Human Rights Law and Policy Conference: Refugee Protection around the World: Durable Solutions or Durable Suffering? on June 22, 2009 presented by the Advocates for Human Rights. Brad Lehrman will speak on “Strategies for Developing Durable Solutions.”
Liability Policy Limits: Do You Know Your Limits?
Do you know what your liability policy limits are on your automobile insurance policy? Most of us just look at the price tag of automobile insurance premiums and give little thought to how much financial protection you are actually affording yourself and your family. But even in tough economic times, automobile insurance coverage is not something to skimp on. Too little liability insurance coverage can put your
The federal stimulus act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), which became law February 17, 2009, includes significant changes to the health benefit provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) and immediately affects eligible former employees, their families and employers.
With all of the attention focused on the bailout and tax relief to bolster our economy, little attention has been given to looming changes in the estate planning field. For those considering lifetime transfers, now may be a good time to look at the various options available before any new changes limit the tax benefits. Regardless of the size of your estate, it is recommended that your review your plan once every five years – and more often if there are significant changes in circumstances such as divorce, death, sale of a business or a significant economic downturn.
2009 Medical Malpractice Conference on April 23, 2009 and presented by Minnesota Association for Justice. Sheila Bjorklund spoke on “Balancing Negligent Credentialing with Physicians’ Suits for Discipline.”
The Probate Process From Start to Finish for Paralegals on April 23, 2009 and presented by Institute for Paralegal Education. Scott Nelson spoke on “Ethical Perils in the Probate Process,” “Determining if Spouse’s Elective Share is a Reasonable Option” and “Understanding the Laws of Intestacy.”
2009 Midwest Art, Entertainment & Sports Law Institute on April 24, 2009 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Ken Abdo spoke on “Music Distribution - Same as It Never Was” (the moderator is Susan Stephan - a former Lommen Nelson associate), and Lee Hutton spoke on “Coaches’ Contracts in the New Millennium.”
Transfer-on-Death Deeds: The Art of Estate Planning on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and presented by NBI. Scott Nelson spoke at this one and a half hour teleconference.
The SXSW Music Conference in Austin, Texas, in conjunction with Lommen Abdo Law Firm, offered an eight hour continuing legal education program on March 20 and 21, 2009. Support for this program was provided by the GRAMMY Foundation Entertainment Law Initiative, The Recording Academy GRAMMYs on the Hill and Thomson Reuters.
2009 Family Law Institute on March 30, 2009 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Kay Hunt gave an update on the Baker case. You can read these past decisions under our Appellate Decisions tab: Minnesota Court of Appeals Decision of December 9, 2008; Minnesota Supreme Court Decision of June 26, 2008; and Minnesota Court of Appeals Decision of July 3, 2007.
Deskbook Seminar: How to Litigate the Civil Case in Minnesota State Court on March 27, 2009 (second day of two-day conference) presented by Minnesota CLE. Kay Hunt discussed "Post-Trial Motion Procedure and Appeals."
2009 Minnesota Appellate Practice Institute on March 6, 2009 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Kay Hunt and Judge Connolly discussed "Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Appellate Practice."
First Judicial District Bench/Bar Conference in Eagan, Minnesota, on February 6, 2009, presented by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Kay Hunt and Justice Gildea discussed "Recent Decisions Every Litigator Should Know."
2009 Elder Law Workshop on January 29 and 30, 2009 presented by the Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Jennifer O'Neill spoke on "Using Irrevocable Trusts for Title 19 Planning."
How to Keep Tax-Exempt Organizations in Compliance on December 16, 2008 presented by National Business Institute. Scott Nelson spoke on "Maintaining Tax Exempt Status."
Probate - Common Issues and Challenges on December 10, 2008 presented by National Business Institute. Scott Nelson spoke at this 1.5 hour teleconference on common probate problems.
The 68th Annual Tax Institute on December 2 and 3, 2008 presented by Minnesota CLE. Scott Nelson spoke on the "2008 Estate Planning Update."
Limited Liability Companies: Basics and Hot Topics on November 18, 2008 presented by Minnesota CLE. Scott Nelson spoke on "Using LLCs as an Estate Planning Tool."
The Probate Process from Start to Finish on November 14, 2008 presented by National Business Institute. Scott Nelson spoke on "Maintaining an Ethical Balance in Probate Practice," Determining if Spouse's Elective Share is a Reasonable Option" and "Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply."
The Music Business Law Seminar on October 24, 2008 presented by the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Bob Donnelly spoke on “Deals by Genres Here and Abroad.”
Jennifer O’Neill presented on October 21st at St. Bridget’s in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Lommen Abdo and its entertainment attorneys presented The Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium on Thursday, November 13, 2008. The CLE took place on the 50th floor of the IDS Center in Minneapolis and was presented in cooperation with Minnesota Law & Politics® and the GRAMMY® Foundation.
The word ‘audit’ sends shivers through the spines of most emerging business owners. It conjures up nightmares of grim IRS field agents in cheap suits poring over stacks of documents in your CFO’s now-ransacked office. Why would anyone choose to be audited?
2008 Art, Entertainment & Sports Law Institute on April 25th presented by Minnesota CLE. Ken Abdo and Paul Bezilla spoke on “Music: Recording Agreements in the Digital Economy” and Dan Satorius spoke on “Fair Use in Documentaries.”
The 29th Annual Family Law Institute on March 31st presented by Minnesota CLE. Kay Hunt spoke with Patrick Schmidt on “Inside the Baker Case.”
Securities for the Business Attorney on February 13th sponsored by Minnesota CLE. Phil Cole spoke on “Liability Under Federal and State Securities Laws - For the Company and for You, the Attorney” and Brad Lehrman spoke on “Issues Influencing Finance Structure and Investment Decisions: A Case Study.”
10th Annual Elder Law Workshop on January 31st and February 1st in the Wisconsin Dells. Jennifer O’Neill spoke on "The New Ethics Rules Effect on Billing: Flat Fees, Retainers, etc."
The New Lawyer Experience on January 9th and 10th and presented by Minnesota CLE. Ken Abdo spoke on "Niche Practice Areas: One Might be Right for You."