Pay NowBarry O’Neil and Michelle Kuhl presented a webinar on June 12, 2020 through the Hennepin County Bar Association’s Professionalism and Ethics Section on “When CAN You Speak to a Represented Party?” Overview: Rule 4.2 of the Minnesota Professional Rules of Conduct is often overlooked because it seems straightforward: Do not communicate directly with represented …
Kay Hunt has been an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law since 2003 teaching Lawyering Skills III.
Kay Hunt presented on December 12, 2019 at How to Litigate a Civil Case in Minnesota by Minnesota CLE. She presented on the topic “Post-Trial Motion Procedures – What You Need to Consider Before the Appeal Process.” Overview: Post-decision motions and the need to preserve error Motions after trial Motions for reconsideration Stay and …
Cameron Kelly spoke at the Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on March 5, 2020 at 6 pm. Cameron presented “Estate Planning for Peace of Mind,” which included a discussion of estate planning documents for both death and disability. He also discussed probate and what clients can do to make sure their estate is …
Cameron Kelly spoke at Caring for Dementia: A Six-Week Education Series for Caregivers at The Lodge at the Lakes in Stillwater and offered by The Lakes at Stillwater and Bluestone Physician Services. Cameron presented for one hour on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 on “Financial Legal & Insurance Planning for Caregivers.” Topics: Power of Attorney …
Kay Hunt presented a panel on November 19, 2019 at the 2019 Advanced Family Law Series by Minnesota CLE, “How to Protect Your Trial Record for Appeal: Lessons for Family Lawyers.”
Cameron Kelly presented “The Importance of Business Succession Planning” on October 24, 2019 at Hegarty Consulting Group. Description: Business succession planning is the process of deciding the best way to transfer your business. What that plan looks like will depend on the needs of the business owner and the nature of the business. Cameron …
Cameron Kelly spoke at an NBI seminar, Trusts 101, on December 17, 2019 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Program Description Provide your clients with the full spectrum of wealth preservation options. When assessing complex information, it often helps to break items into basic building blocks. The same approach can be successful when dealing with asset …
Cameron Kelly spoke at a Minnesota CLE seminar on September 24, 2019, Real Estate Strategies for Estate Planning & Medical Assistance Practitioners. He gave an overview of the types of real estate ownership. Types of Real Estate Ownership: An Overview Trusts Limited Liability Corporations Joint Real Estate Ownership General Ownership
Lauren Nuffort and Jenneane Jansen spoke on October 15, 2019 as a part of Minnesota CLE’s Insurance Law Essentials webcast series. They presented on “Misrepresentation or Omission in Applications for Insurance.” Program description: Join Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook editor and author Lauren Nuffort and author Jenneane Jansen for a review of the essential concepts …
John Crawford spoke on October 2, 2019 as a part of Minnesota CLE’s Insurance Law Essentials webcast series. He presented on “Reservation of Rights and Duty to Defend.” Program description: Find out what’s new about reservation of rights and duty to defend issues in Minnesota insurance law. Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook editor and author …
Kay Hunt and Barry O’Neil spoke at the 2019 Bankruptcy Institute by Minnesota CLE on Friday, October 4, 2019. They presented the final session, “Legal Malpractice Actions and Ethics Issues Related to Bankruptcy Matters.” Also speaking was Todd Scott from Minnesota Lawyers Mutual. Overview: Our panel of experienced attorneys will discuss potential malpractice claims …
Kay Hunt presented a panel at the 2019 U.S. Supreme Court Update Webcast Series on August 22, 2019 by Minnesota CLE, “Voting Law & Today’s U.S. Supreme Court – What Are the Constraints on Political Gerrymandering?” Program description: Re-districting – Lamone v. Benisek; Rucho v. Common Cause Daniel P. Rogan, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, …
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented at a Minnesota CLE webinar on Friday, June 21, 2019, Civil Litigation A to Z: The End Game – Making Post-Trial Motions and Initiating Appeals.” Overview: Experienced appeals practitioner Kay Nord Hunt and experienced litigator Bryan Feldhaus addressed the ins and outs of post-trial motions and initiating …
Cameron Kelly presented on May 2nd to employees at Hutchinson Technology, Inc., a TDK Company, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during their Financial Wellness Week. He provided information on death and incapacity planning, probate, and basic estate planning documents such as wills, power of attorney, health care directive, and revocable living trusts.
Bryan Feldhaus was a panelist at an ABA webinar on February 12, 2019, “Protecting My Client’s Clients: Confidentiality and Privilege Issues in Legal Malpractice Cases.” Overview: Lawyers and law firm defendants are unique. For example, the defendant-lawyer is not released from Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6’s mandate to maintain client confidences belonging to clients other …
Cameron Kelly spoke on February 6, 2019 at an NBI webcast, Estate Planning from A to Z. Cameron presented on “Trusts 101.” Overview Are you ready to grow your own successful estate planning practice or looking for a practical refresher? This guide will become your go-to guide. From client intake through will, trust …
Mike Moline spoke at a seminar, Legal Roles in Construction Law, on January 10, 2019 which was presented by the Construction Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Overview: It is fascinating to watch a building go up, but the physical piece is only the tip of the iceberg. Lawyers fill a myriad of roles in …
Kay Hunt spoke on October 24, 2018 at Procedural Issues in Family Law by the Ramsey County Bar Association Family Law Section. She spoke on “Recurring Issues: Post-Hearing, Post-Trial, and Beyond.”
Lauren Nuffort moderated an MDLA Women in the Law Committee CLE on September 18, 2018, titled “Managing Partners Panel: Leading & Succeeding. Overview: The panel members will discuss how they navigated law firm life to get where they are today, leadership styles that have helped them achieve success, and strategies to help other women …
Bryan Feldhaus spoke at a Minnesota CLE seminar on October 1, 2018, “The Lawyer’s Role in Compliance – Navigating Silos in Multiple Hats.” Bryan is presenting on “Counseling Compliance in Small-to-Midsize Businesses (SMBs). Overview: “SMBs” make up approximately 97% of US companies, and they may be equally exposed as larger companies when it comes to …
Bryan Feldhaus presented at the ABA’s 2018 National Legal Malpractice Conference in Las Vegas on September 27, 2018. Bryan presented “My Client’s Clients: Protecting the Privileges Held by Your Lawyer Client’s Clients.” My Client’s Clients: Protecting the Privileges Held by Your Lawyer Client’s Clients Attorney and law firm defendants are unique in a number of …
Barry O’Neil presented on January 18, 2019 at “Legal Malpractice Issues: Plaintiff & Defendant Perspectives” by The Knowledge Group. Overview: Legal malpractice claims typically occurs when attorneys fail to perform according to prescribed standards and codes of ethical and professional conduct. Due to the challenges it brings, it remains to be a topic of perennial interest. …
Lauren Nuffort presented at the 2018 Trial Techniques Seminar in Duluth from August 16 to 18, 2018. She spoke with Danielle Parry from Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance on the topic, “Attention Zealous Advocates: Don’t Forget Your Shield – Protecting Your Practice and Avoiding Traps in Legal Ethics and Malpractice Claims.” Overview: Claims can, and do, arise …
Kay Hunt was on a panel on April 17, 2018, addressing “Preserving the Record for Appeal,” as a part of a series before the Hennepin County Bar Association’s Bench & Bar Committee, Candid Conversations.
Keith Broady, Lauren Nuffort and Mike Moline participated in a seminar on June 13, 2018 which was presented by the Minnesota Construction Association, “Construction Litigation: Lessons from the Trenches Part II.” Keith Broady, Lauren Nuffort and Karl Yeager of Meagher & Geer were panelists and the panel was moderated by Mike Moline. Legal updates and …
Cameron Kelly and Jesse Beier spoke with Steve Sorenson at an NBI seminar, Trusts 101, on June 18, 2018 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Program Description Provide your clients with the full spectrum of wealth preservation options. When assessing complex information, it often helps to break items into basic building blocks. The same approach can …
Cameron Kelly and Jesse Beier presented at the Hudson Daybreak Rotary on March 7, 2018 on “Probate and Estate Planning Fundamentals.”
Lommen Abdo attorney Stacey DeKalb spoke at a seminar for the BBB’s Focus Luncheon Series on April 18, 2018, “How to Avoid Liability Arising from the Employment Relationship: Hiring to Firing and Everything in Between.” The presentation covered a wide variety of topics regarding the employment relationship, including: Risks that arise in the hiring process, …
Cameron Kelly spoke on February 13, 2018 at an NBI webcast, Estate Planning from A to Z. Cameron presented on two topics, “Basic Tax Planning” and “Trusts 101.” Grow a Successful Estate Planning Practice Are you ready to grow your own successful estate planning practice or looking for a practical refresher? This program will …
Mike Glover spoke at the Marsh & McLennan Agency in Bloomington, Minnesota, on December 5, 2017. Mike presented, along with an FMCSA representative, various legal, regulatory, and compliance issues relating to the December 2017 implementation date for installation and use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for hours of service monitoring in interstate commercial motor vehicles.
Kay Hunt spoke on November 1, 2017 at a Minnesota CLE seminar, “Divorce A to Z: How to Appeal Decisions in Family Court Matters.” Program description: Appellate practice is highly specialized, with its own set of rules, deadlines and procedures. Failure to follow these rules can result in loss of the right to appeal. …
Mike Glover spoke on logging issues, enforcement and the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) mandate at the 2017 Risk Management Summit in the Federal Hours of Service breakout session on October 17, 2017. Co-presenters were Elmer Johnson, Retired DOT NHP; Maureen Levy Pool, Director of Human Resource & Risk Management, SJ Transportation Co., Inc.; and Mark …
Bryan Feldhaus presented a Hennepin County Bar Association seminar on Downloading Technology in Legal Practice: ABA Formal Opinion 477 & Cybersecurity Best Practices on October 13, 2017. Legal professionals are under increasing attack by cybercriminals and must remain cognizant of their professional obligations to protect client data under Minnesota’s Rules of Professional Conduct. This presentation will focus on recent …
Stacey DeKalb spoke on September 13, 2017 at a seminar presented by the St. Croix Valley Employers Association, Keep Calm and Labor On: Where Employment and Law Meet. Stacey’s session was titled “Hiring to Firing: An Overview of Issues.”
Bryan Feldhaus presented a Hennepin County Bar Association seminar on Professionalism & Ethics: Downloading Technology in Legal Practice; Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct on September 8, 2017. Legal professionals are under increasing attack by cybercriminals and must remain cognizant of their professional obligations to protect client data under Minnesota’s Rules of Professional Conduct. This presentation will …
Jason Engkjer spoke on June 28, 2017 at the Supply Chain Cargo & Security Summit in Jersey City, New Jersey and presented by the TLP&SA and CargoNet. Jason spoke on a panel titled, “Hot Legal Topics: Broker-Carrier Liability, Misclassification – Independent Contractor vs. Employee and New Cases.” The conference was attended by transportation executives and …
On June 28, 2017, Reid Lindquist and Lauren Nuffort presented to a group of 75 subrogation and liability claims representatives at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. in Independence, Ohio. The audience was comprised of claim representatives and claim managers who handle and oversee Sedgwick’s rental car division. Their presentation, “Negligence and Evidence: From a Recovery and …
Cameron Kelly presented “Tax Reduction with Trusts,” “Main Trust Principles” and “Simple Testamentary Trusts/Revocable Living Trusts” at the National Business Institute webcast Trusts from A to Z on June 9, 2017, a Wisconsin continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and CPA’s to learn or review the basic concepts relating to trusts. …
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented a live webcast on June 8, 2017 by Minnesota CLE, “Civil Litigation A to Z: The End Game – Making Post-Trial Motions & Initiating Appeals.” They discussed the ins and outs of post-trial motions and initiating appeals in both federal and Minnesota state court. Topics included: Post-decision motions and …
Jesse Beier spoke at the NBI Seminar, The Probate Process From Start to Finish, on August 30, 2017. Jesse presented “Putting the Case to Rest: Closing the Estate.” Your Fundamental Guide to Probate So your client wants you to handle a probate case – do you know where to start? Do you know the proper …
Mike Moline spoke at a webinar, Bad-Faith Claims and Its Impact on Insurance Companies, on October 19, 2017 presented by the Knowledge Group. Mike spoke with Aaron French and Nelson Bellido on topics such as “Bad Faith Set-Up – A Legal Primer,” “Mechanics of Set-Up Allegations” and “Implications to Insurers and Insurance Companies.”
Mike Glover and Jason Engkjer presented a session on May 24, 2017 at the Annual Convention of the North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association: “Transportation Contracts: What to Know Before Signing on the Dotted Line.” Mike Glover discussed broker carrier agreements, specifically issues facing motor carriers in the best practices use of written transportation contracts between carrier, shippers …
Jason Engkjer presented two sessions on May 24 and 25, 2017 at the Annual Convention of the North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association: “Corporate Formalities and Tax Issues Unique to the Transportation Industry” and “Transportation Contracts: What to Know Before Signing on the Dotted Line.”
Cameron Kelly presented “Basic Tax Planning and Trusts 101” at the National Business Institute national webinar, Estate Planning from A to Z, on May 17, 2017. A nationally broadcast continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and CPA’s to learn or review the basic concepts relating to the transfer of assets …
Phil Cole and Richard Thomas, Burke & Thomas, presented a webcast series on the ins and outs of legal malpractice claims. The series took place at noon on three Fridays throughout May 2017 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Friday, May 12, 2017 Legal Malpractice: What Is It and How Is It Proved? This installment will …
Cameron Kelly presented “Where to Begin, An Overview of Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts,” at the National Business Institute, Trusts 101, on November 14, 2016. A continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and CPA’s to learn or review the basic concepts relating to the formation of a trust in Minnesota, including …
Cameron Kelly presented “IRA Trust Taxation and IRA Trusts at Administration” at the National Business Institute, on October 5, 2016. A continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and CPA’s to relating to holding inherited IRAs in trust for beneficiaries. Topics will include income tax treatment, qualifications standards for IRA trusts, the …
Aging But DANGEROUS and Lommen Abdo Law Firm presented a seminar at Urban Growler Brewing on August 4, 2016. Attorneys Marc Johannsen and Kay Nord Hunt addressed these topics: What issues arise when a long-term marriage ends? Trends in Minnesota with regard to spousal maintenance. How do I protect myself and my assets in a …
Keith Broady participated in a webinar by The Knowledge Group on June 9, 2016 on Asset Purchases: Techniques and Best Practices to Avoid Successor Liability. Keith spoke on the four theories of successor liability and application of those theories to various claims, and defenses and statutes of limitations. Program description: As a general rule, …
Cameron Kelly presented “How to Capture your Family Stories and Preserve your Family Legacy” on Voices in the Valley, Sharing Experiences Collecting and Writing Family History, on May 28, 2016. Voices in the Valley airs every Saturday morning at 10:00 on KLBB 1220 AM. During the show, youth writers and professional authors share tips, offer inspiration, and …
Cameron Kelly presented “Basic Tax Planning” at the National Business Institute webinar, Estate Planning from A to Z, on May 24 and May 25, 2016. A nationally broadcast continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and CPA’s to learn or review the basic concepts relating to the transfer of assets during life, or …
Jason Engkjer spoke at the North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association’s Annual Convention in May of 2016 on “Owner-Operator vs. Employee Drivers: Understanding the Differences and Avoiding the Pitfalls.”
Jason Engkjer spoke at Strafford Publications webinar on May 19, 2016 on “Drafting Motor Carrier Agreements: Anticipating and Addressing Cargo Claims, Carrier Indemnity Obligations and More.” Summary: Navigating MAP21 Legislation, Carrier Safety Performance and Compliance Requirements, and Other Key Concerns for Motor Carriers This CLE webinar will discuss key legal and regulatory considerations for counsel …
Kay Hunt spoke at a six hour NBI webcast on April 1, 2016, Appellate Case Preparation Start to Finish. Kay spoke on “Making an Ethical Appeal” and “Oral Argument Techniques that Get Results.” Eric Magnuson and Stephen Buterin were co-presenters. Program description: Navigating through the appellate process can be complex and challenging. What information …
Lommen Abdo Employment Training Services for Employers Stacey A. DeKalb, Chair of the Lommen Abdo Employment Law Practice, conducts employment training programs for our business clients. Some of the most popular sessions are those geared towards supervisory employees, who act on behalf of the employer, as well as have responsibility for responding to the actions …
Jason Engkjer spoke at the National Forum on Defending and Managing Trucking Litigation, American Conference Institute (ACI) in March of 2016 on “The Future of Owner-Operator Agreements and the Classification of Truck Drivers.” Program description: Understanding the history of Owner-Operator Agreements. Taking the pulse of Federal authorities—updates on the positions, statements, guidelines, and actions …
Jason Engkjer spoke at the National Business Institute in November of 2015 on “Transportation Contracts from Start to Finish.”
Jamie Johnson presented on November 3, 2015 at an NBI webcast, “Personal Injury From Start to Finish for Paralegals.” Program description: The stakes are high when handling a personal injury case. This paralegal-focused program will provide you with trial checklists, medical record advice and helpful tips on how you can use your talents to assist …
Kay Hunt spoke on October 16, 2015 at the Minnesota CLE webcast, “Handling Appeals (and Building an Appellate Practice in the Process).” David Herr of Maslon, LLP and Eric J. Magnuson, former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and now with Robins Kaplan, LLP, co-presented. They discussed how to handle an appeal in a way that enhances …
Mike Moline spoke on October 16, 2015 at the Premier Midwest Construction Defect & Dispute Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center on “Strategies to Perfect, Present and Preserve Appraisal Awards After Quade.”
Stacey DeKalb and Tom Dougherty presented “Independent Contractor or Employee? Updates on New Wage and Hour Division Administrator’s Interpretation; Recommendations for Best Practices” at the Minnesota Closely Held Business Conference presented by Minnesota CLE on October 27, 2015. Session description: The guidance and enforcement strategies regarding independent contractor versus employee classification continue to evolve. This …
Deb Swenson spoke at the 2015 Minnesota Bankruptcy Institute on October 9, 2015 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Deb spoke with a panel on “Avoidance Claims 101: Common Chapter 5 Claims and The Uniform Voidable Transactions Act.” Panel description: This panel of experienced attorneys and industry experts will discuss the elements and defenses of avoidance …
Kay Hunt spoke on October 1, 2015 at the 2015 Medical Malpractice Conference presented by the Minnesota Association for Justice, Hennepin County Bar Association and Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. The topic was “Pfeiffer: How Does it Impact Expert Review Practice?”
Kay Hunt spoke on August 19, 2015 at a Minnesota CLE seminar entitled “The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions.” Kay presented on four cases concerning the First Amendment. Program description: The new, headline-grabbing U.S. Supreme Court decisions – even if they don’t fall within your specific areas of practice, what attorney doesn’t want to be …
Stacey DeKalb and Tom Dougherty presented “When Corporate Equity Interests are Marital Assets – Treatment in Divorce” as a part of the Advanced Family Law Series presented by Minnesota CLE on June 29, 2015. Also involved were Marilyn Michales, Thomas Harjes and Lymari Santana. Session description: When high net-worth couples divorce, coming to an equitable …
Jason Engkjer spoke at the Annual Convention for North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association in May of 2015 on “Corporate Structure: How your Structure Relates to Liability Concerns in the Bakken.”
Jason Engkjer spoke at the Annual Convention for North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association in May of 2015 on “Owner-Operator vs. Employee Drivers: Understanding the Differences and Avoiding the Pitfalls.”
Phil Cole presented at the 2015 Business Law Institute by Minnesota CLE on May 4, 2015. He spoke on “Conflicts of Interest and Malpractice Issues for Business Lawyers.” Session description: Professional liability and ethics issues where business lawyers are commonly exposed.
Jason Engkjer spoke at the National Forum on Defending and Managing Trucking Litigation American Conference Institute in March of 2015 on “Cargo Claims: What Carriers, Freight Brokers and Shippers Can Learn From the Latest Developments.”
Mike Moline spoke on February 21, 2015 at the Minnesota Association for Justice’s Midwinter Seminar. Mike discussed “IOU an EUO?!” with fellow panelists Jeffrey Jones and Christopher Vilione.
Mike Moline and John Herrera spoke on November 13, 2014 at the Native Asset Building Summit on the topic “Protecting our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement – Top 10 Lessons Learned.” Session description: After more than 20 years of litigation, the historic Cobell class action lawsuit finally reached settlement in 2009. In the …
Jason Engkjer spoke at the Annual Oilfield Convention for North Dakota Motor Carrier’s Association in November of 2014 on “Issues Facing the North Dakota Transportation Industry.”
Kay Hunt spoke on August 13, 2013 at The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Program description: Part I U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Big Cases This Term and Those on Deck for Next Not all Supreme Court cases are created equal. Appellate litigator and former U.S. Supreme Court …
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented a webcast on June 10, 2014 by Minnesota CLE, “Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals.” They discussed the essentials for preserving your case for appeal and initiating the appeal. Topics included: Motions after trial Relief from judgment or order Motions for reconsideration Stay of enforcement pending decision on motions Appellate …
Phil Cole, Richard Thomas, and Timothy Gephart presented “Lawyers in Trouble: Defending Legal Malpractice & Understanding Professional Liability” as a live webcast for Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance on April 24, 2014. Program description: Legal malpractice matters are often complex and difficult, but if the lawyer who is the subject of the complaint has systems or …
John Crawford spoke at the 2014 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s Annual Conference on “Collecting and Preserving Evidence Following a Truck Accident and Avoiding Spoliation Claims. Program description: Rapid Response Team Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Collecting Evidence (Not in possession of the Motor Carrier) Preserving Evidence of the Motor Carrier and Driver …
Jason Engkjer spoke at Minnesota Trucking Association in March of 2014 on “The Wild West: Transportation Issues in the Bakken.”
Phil Cole spoke on March 6, 2014 at the 2014 Medical Malpractice Conference presented by the Minnesota Association for Justice, the Hennepin County Bar Association and the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association. Phil presented with Steven Schwegman on the topic “Dickhoff – What now?”
Kay Hunt spoke on February 12, 2014 at a family law CLE presented by the Hennepin County Bar Association with fellow presenters Michael Dittberner and John Jerabek on the topic, “Child Relocation: How to Create an Effective Record to Succeed at the Trial Court.” Program description: Learn the varying legal standards that are applied …
Stacey DeKalb and Tom Dougherty presented on this topic at the Focus on Prevention seminar on November 19, 2013.
Phil Cole and Bryan Feldhaus spoke on September 20, 2013 at a Minnesota CLE webcast, “New Law Series: The Loss of Chance Doctrine in Minnesota – Dickhoff v. Green.” Program description: The Minnesota Supreme Court Dickhoff v. Green case adopted the “Loss of Chance” doctrine in Minnesota. Discussing the case and its ramifications for …
John Crawford presented a webcast on August 16, 2013, Insurance Law Deskbook: Duty to Defend and Priorities of Coverage. The webcast was presented by Minnesota CLE and John’s co-presenter was Benjamin Johnson of Johnson & Lindberg, P.A. Program description: In this presentation, Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook authors John Crawford and Ben Johnson will provide an …
Worried about doing something that might hurt your business down the road? Do you think engaging an attorney would be too costly? Not every dispute is avoidable, but an ounce of prevention can help reduce legal risks and costs. Many lawsuits involve independent contractor disputes, non-competes, defamation or privacy claims. Join us for this seminar …
Kay Hunt spoke on August 13, 2013 at The U.S. Supreme Court’s Big New Decisions seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Program description: Part I U.S. Supreme Court Update: The Big Cases This Term and Those on Deck for Next Not all Supreme Court cases are created equal. Appellate litigator and former U.S. Supreme Court …
Kay Hunt spoke on June 19, 2013 at a family law CLE presented jointly by the Hennepin County Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association with the Honorable Francis Connolly, Minnesota Court of Appeals; the Honorable John Rodenberg, Minnesota Court of Appeals; and Matt Keating, Minnesota Court of Appeals Staff Attorney on the topic, “Top …
John Crawford spoke at the 2013 Minnesota Trucking Association’s Annual Law Conference on the topic, “Rapid Response Strategies for Catastrophic Accidents: Collecting and Preserving Evidence, and Avoiding Spoliation Claims.” Program description: Rapid Response Team Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Collecting Evidence (Not in possession of the Motor Carrier) Preserving Evidence of the Motor …
Small business owners gathered on November 8th for the Don’t Miss Your Exit Seminar presented by Lommen Abdo Law Firm in conjunction with Upsize Minnesota Magazine. The seminar’s goal was to help small business owners chart their company’s value and to map out whether to convert their equity into cash or safely pass their company …
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the October 2012 Minnesota CLE.
Marc Johannsen presented at the June 29, 2012 video webcast by the National Business Institute, “Civil Trial Case Presentation: From Start to Finish.” Marc’s presentation on Ethical Considerations covered the following topics: Rules of professional conduct you must follow Handling highly prejudicial evidence Talking to witnesses before they testify Identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest …
Deb Swenson spoke at the Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Webcast Series on January 11, 2012 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Deb spoke with a panel on “Advanced Preference Defenses.” Panel description: In this seminar, our experienced panel will focus on several lesser-used preference defenses and will also discuss the changing case law on the more common defenses. In …
Bryan Feldhaus spoke at a Minnesota CLE seminar on December 1, 2011, How to Litigate the Civil Case in Minnesota. Bryan’s topic was “Verdicts, JNOV, Post Trial Procedures and Motions, including preserving the right to appeal.”
Deb Swenson presented a six hour seminar to Freeborn & Peters in Chicago, Illinois, on Preference Prosecution and Defense Boot Camp on September 23, 2011. Her topics included Statutory Defenses and Advance Preference Defenses.
Deb Swenson spoke at the 2011 Bankruptcy Institute on September 13, 2011 and presented by Minnesota CLE. Deb spoke with a panel on “Advanced Preference Defenses.” Panel description: This session will focus on several lesser used preference defenses and also discuss the changing case law on the more common defenses. In addition, the panelists will …
John Crawford spoke at the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook & Seminar on July 18, 2011 for Minnesota CLE. Session description: Duty to Defend: An interactive presentation discussing duty to defend, when attorney’s fees are recoverable in coverage disputes, settlement strategies, and the respective rights of the insurer and insured when coverage is denied.
Kay Hunt moderated a panel during the Fifth Annual Appellate Practice Institute by Minnesota CLE on March 4, 2011, “Preserving Issues for Appeal: Post-Trial Motions.” Panel description: The appellate process actually starts well before the notice of appeal is filed. Properly preserving issues for appeal starts in the district court. This panel of experts …
Kay Hunt spoke on February 25, 2011 at a seminar presented by the Hennepin County Bar Association on the topic, “Watch and Learn: A Unique Approach to Learning About Effective Motion Practice.” Program description: One of the best ways to learn how to argue motions effectively is to watch the best lawyers do it. …
John Crawford spoke on August 30, 2010 at the “Insurance for Litigators” webcast presented by Minnesota CLE. John’s co-presenter was Mike Rothman.
Mike Glover spoke at the Minnesota Trucking Association in January of 2010 on “FMCSA Audits and Truth in Leasing Regulations.”
Bob Abdo spoke on December 8, 2009 at a Minnesota CLE seminar, Energy Synergy: Melding the Green Economy and the Law. Bob spoke with Brad Lehrman on “Governing Green: The Use of ‘Green Policies’ in Corporate Strategy (Or…Did Your Client Make the Newsweek 100 Green Rankings?!)” Session description: Companies both large and small are engaging …
Kay Hunt spoke on October 27, 2009 at Gender Fairness in the Courts: A 20 Year Retrospective, held in conjunction with the Minnesota Women Lawyers. Kay presented with Susan Rhode on “Family Law: How Far Have We Really Come?”
Kay Hunt spoke at a Minnesota CLE seminar, How to Litigate the Civil Case in Minnesota on October 22, 2009. Kay presented on “Verdicts, JMOL, Post-Trial Procedures & Motions (including preserving the right to appeal).”
Kay Hunt and Margie Bodas spoke on October 13, 2009 at the Ethics and Elimination of Bias seminar presented by Minnesota CLE on the topic, “Legal Malpractice Actions and Ethics Issues Related to Bankruptcy Matters.” Program description: Representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and proceedings, and even serving as a trustee, can give …
Mike Glover spoke at the Minnesota Trucking Association in August of 2009 on “Collection Issues Facing Motor Carriers.”
John Crawford spoke on June 17, 2009 at the Minnesota Insurance Law Today seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. John’s topic was “Recent Developments in Duty to Defend.” Program description: An interactive presentation discussing duty to defend, when attorney’s fees are recoverable in coverage disputes, settlement strategies, and the respective rights of the insurer and …
Stacey DeKalb spoke on March 4, 2009 at a seminar sponsored by Sterling Education Services, The New Realities in Employment Law: How to Function in Today’s Business Environment on the topic, “Sexual, Racial, and Ohter Harassment in the Workplace.” Session topics: Recent court cases and their implications What constitutes severe and pervasive conduct: is …
Keith Broady spoke on June 23, 2008 at the Probate Practice: The Essential Basics seminar presented by the National Business Institute. Keith’s topics were Closing the Estate and Ethics in Probate Practice. Program description: Closing the Estate Timing of Distributions Transfer of Probate and Non-probate Assets Distributions to Minors and Trusts Preparing the Final …
Kay Hunt spoke at the Minnesota State Bar Association 29th Annual Family Law Institute in 2008 on the topic “Is the Property Marital or Non-Marital? Baker v. Baker.”
Kay Hunt spoke on April 17, 2008 at the 2008 Medial Malpractice Conference sponsored by the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and Minnesota Association for Justice. Kay’s topic was “Statute of Limitations: A New Idea.”
Kay Hunt spoke on April 2, 2008 at Minnesota CLE’s Ethics in Everyday Litigation Practice seminar on the topic, “Ethics on Appeal – Taking the High Road to the High Court. Program description: When an appeal is filed, there are new rules to follow and a new audience. But what about the rules of …
Stacey DeKalb participated in the Employment Law Update in Minnesota: Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar on April 1, 2008 and presented by Sterling Education Services. Program description: Compensation Issues Under Revised FLSA Regulations Overview of the quirks in the revised FLSA regulations and state wage and hour laws Commissions Permissible and impermissible deductions …
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2008 Sterling Employment Law Update.
Keith Broady spoke on December 3, 2007 at the Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers seminar presented by the National Business Institute. Keith’s topic was “Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions.” Program description: Potential Environmental Liabilities Overview of State and Federal Programs Understanding Selected Superfund Issues State Authority to Remediate Contaminated Property Common …
Kay Hunt spoke on November 7, 2007 at the Minnesota CLE seminar, Trial Practice and Procedure in the Minnesota State Court: How to Litigate the Civil Case. She discussed “Verdicts, Post Trial Procedures and Motions, including preserving the right to appeal.”
Keith Broady spoke on June 25, 2007 at Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important, presented by the National Business Institute. Keith’s topics were “Being Thorough to Close the Estate Without a Hitch” and “Common Issues to be Prepared for in Litigation and Probate.” Program description: Being Thorough to Close the Estate Without …
Kay Hunt spoke at the 2007 Minnesota State Bar Association Bankruptcy Institute “Legal Malpractice Actions and Ethics Issues Related to Bankruptcy Matters.”
Phil Cole spoke on February 5, 2007 at Minnesota CLE’s Ethics in Everyday Practice. Phil’s topic was “Engagement and Withdrawal: The Rules, the Practice and Common Sense.” Program description: What particular perils should a lawyer avoid when starting and ending representation? This presentation will focus on two of the most common areas of confusion …
Kay Hunt spoke on January 26, 2007 at the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Institute on “Appeals of Family Law Matters.”
Kay Hunt spoke at the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2006 on “Topics for the Experienced Appellate Practitioner: Collateral Order Doctrine.”
Kay Hunt spoke at the 2006 Minnesota Legal Services Coalition on “Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Case Review.”
Kay Hunt spoke at the 2006 and 2008 Minnesota State Bar Association on the topic “Ethics on Appeal: Taking the High Road to the High Court – Ethics in Everyday Litigation Practice.”
Phil Cole spoke on April 20, 2006 at the 2006 Medical Malpractice Conference sponsored jointly by the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association. Phil presented the topic, “Daubert/Frye-Mack from the Plaintiff’s Perspective.”
Deb Swenson presented “Common Problems for Transportation Creditors in Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation” to the National Transportation Credit Association in St. Petersburg, Florida, in February 2006.
Deb Swenson presented “The Effect of Revisions to the Bankruptcy Code on Trade Creditors” to the National Truck, Trailer and Fuel Credit Association in Orlando, Florida, in October 2005.
Phil Cole spoke on September 20, 2005 at the Practical Side of Private Securities Law seminar presented by Minnesota CLE. Phil presented the topic, “Liability Under Federal and State Securities Laws: For the Company and for You, the Attorney.” Program description: What kinds of liability exist for violations of federal and state securities law? …
Kay Hunt spoke at the Federal Bar Association and Minnesota Federal Judiciary in 2005 on “31st Annual Federal Practice Seminar and Third Annual Mason Memorial Lecture.”
Kay Hunt spoke at the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition in 2005 on “State Court Appellate Practice.”
Kay Hunt spoke at the Minnesota Association for Justice in 2005 on “Oral Argument – Appellate Practice for Trial Lawyers.”
Bob Abdo spoke at a Minnesota CLE seminar on November 5, 2004 on “Practical and Ethical Considerations for the Lawyer as Director, Officer, or Investor.”
Bob Abdo was a visiting lecturer in “Securities Law for Entertainment Lawyers” at the William Mitchell School of Law from 1993 to 2004.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2004 Minnesota Independent School Forum.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2004 Women’s Expo.
Presented by John Crawford and fellow authors of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook in 2003 for Minnesota CLE.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2003 Rites of Passage: Exploring Challenges of Growth seminar.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2003 Rites of Passage: Exploring the Challenges of Growth seminar.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2003 Rites of Passage: Exploring the Challenges of Growth seminar.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the 2002 Rites of Passage: Exploring the Challenges of Growth seminar.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at All District Legal, 2002.
Phil Cole spoke at the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education on Dealing with Complex Litigation in September of 2000.
Margie Bodas spoke on August 29, 2000 at a full day seminar on Skip Tracing in Minnesota, presented by the National Business Institute. Co-presenters were Scott Gray, Metro Legal Services, and Attorney Jon Hawks. Agenda: Skip Tracing Basics What is skip tracing? Using skip tracing to help collect money for you or your clients …
Kay Hunt spoke on August 15, 2000 at The Complete Civil Litigation Motion Practice Seminar presented by the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education. Kay’s topic was titled “Ethical Issues in Motion Practice.” Program description: A timely, humorous and practical presentation from one of Minnesota’s premier appellate and motion practitioners.
Kay Hunt spoke at Minnesota CLE’s Motor Vehicle Accident Cases 2000 seminar on June 9, 2000 on the topic, “Sorting Through Liability Coverage Issues for Rental Cars.” Program description: What are the liability caps and priorities created by Minn. Stat. Section 65B.49, subd. 5a(i) with regard to the rental car company? When an uninsured …
Tom Jacobson spoke on March 8, 2000 at the Mental Health Seminar presented by the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association on the topic, “Handling the MPD (DID) and Repressed Memory Case: Three Views.”
Margie Bodas spoke at Collecting Debts in Minnesota: From Documentation, to Levies, to Bankruptcy in the Year 2000 on February 15, 2000 and presented by Lorman Education Services. Margie’s topic was “Are you Prepared for the Changes in UCC Article 9?”
Margie Bodas spoke at Lorman Educational Services on January 19, 2000.
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the Personnel Law Update seminar presented by the Council on Education in Management, 1999.
Margie Bodas spoke at the National Business Institute on July 21, 1998.
Bob Abdo was a visiting lecturer at National Practice Institute in 1998, 1999, and 2001 on “The Lawyer as Investor: Small Firm.”
Bob Abdo spoke at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in October of 1995 on “Film Financing for Independent Film Makers.”
Stacey DeKalb served as the conference moderator at the 1996 Personnel Law Update seminar presented by Council on Education in Management, 1995-1996
Presented by Stacey DeKalb at the Workers’ Comp Update seminar presented by the Council on Education in Management, 1995.
Bob Abdo spoke at a Minnesota CLE presentation in May of 1988 on the topic, “Initial Consideration in Corporate Formation.”