Creditors, bankruptcy trustees and receivers may not use the so-called Ponzi scheme presumptions in cases brought under the Minnesota Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (MUFTA). Read the article by Margie Bodas.

A 2015 unpublished Minnesota Court of Appeals decision reiterates the importance of following corporate formalities in order to avoid personal liability for the obligations of a business entity. In a recent case, Lommen Abdo attorneys Barry O'Neil and Kay Nord Hunt successfully defended an individual owner of the corporation with regard to alleged personal exposure for a real estate development in the North Loop. Read the article by Jeff O'Brien.

There are several things you should be aware of in 2015 concerning federal estate taxes, Minnesota estate taxes and annual exclusion gifts. Read the article by Karen Schlotthauer.

Minnesota law has long protected from termination without cause sales representatives who represent manufacturers, wholesalers, assemblers or importers and solicit wholesale orders. Until recently, this law could be circumvented by contractual choice-of-law clauses providing for the application of the laws of another state. More.

Insurance companies have a number of tools at their disposal to investigate and adjust claims. One of the most powerful tools is the insurer's authority to require the insured to appear in person to produce documents, physical evidence and answer questions under oath before a court reporter - the so-called Examination Under Oath. Read the article by Mike Moline.

We've been featuring videos about Lommen Abdo attorneys and our practice areas. In this edition Tim Matson discusses whether intellectual property is only for the technology and entertainment industries.

Nobody succeeds in business alone, especially not new businesses. They often rely on professionals with specific skills or services they need to launch and grow their enterprises. More.

Mike Moline has been recertified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). More. 

Music attorneys Ken Abdo, Bob Donnelly and Adam Gislason (right) attended the 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Ken Abdo is serving on the Recording Academy's Board of Trustees, representing the Chicago (Midwest) region.  As ELI Program Chair, Ken presented at The GRAMMY® Foundation Entertainment Law Initiative luncheon. More.

Kay Hunt was interviewed in a Star Tribune article, "Malpractice lawsuit revived in case of woman given cancer-riddled pancreas."

Ken Abdo was listed as one of 100 People to Know in 2015 by Twin Cities Business.

Tom Dougherty was quoted in a Star Tribune article, "Taxpayers challenge Minnesota residency rules at their own peril." 

Lommen Abdo appellate attorney Kay Nord Hunt was quoted in the November 10, 2014 American Law Litigation Daily about an Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision addressing the standard for admitting expert testimony in federal courts. More. 

Stacey DeKalb's ReelLawyers video on how employers can implement a performance appraisal system was shared by Blois Olson in his daily Business Take email.

Read more firm news, including Lommen Abdo's Toys for Tots drive, the 2014 Judges Social, and the Okee Dokee Brothers.

Jeff O'Brien discussed trademarks and legal news in the beer world on the January 23, 2015 Minnesota BeerCast show.

Thrillist listed the ten best new breweries in the Twin Cities and clients Urban Growler and Insight Brewing made the list. More.

Mike Moline spoke in February at the Minnesota Association for Justice's Midwinter Seminar.  Mike's panel discussed "IOU an EUO?!"

Karen Schlotthauer presented "Do You Have a Plan? Legacy and Legal Planning" at Gilda's Club Twin Cities.

Mike Moline and John Herrera presented at the Native Asset Building Summit on "Protecting Our Assets: Best Practices for Administering the Cobell Settlement - Top 10 Lessons Learned."

Did you know, for those of you who prefer to meet with us on the west end of town, that we have office space in the 601 Building of Carlson Towers, which is located near the 394/494 interchange in Minnetonka?