Issues relating to whether one company or individual can be held liable for the debts of another company are frequently encountered by businesses. There is a presumption of corporate separateness that precludes companies from liability for the debts of other companies. Read the article by Keith Broady.

The federal estate and gift tax exemption will increase to $5.45 million in 2016 (up from $5.43 million in 2015). This is the total amount a person can gift during their lifetime and leave to others at death.  Read the article by Karen Schlotthauer.

This year has again brought us countless hail and extreme weather events. It's an unfortunate fact of life that where there is property damage, insurance claims and disputes soon follow.  Fortunately, property owners in Minnesota and Wisconsin have a powerful tool available to help them obtain full recovery from their insurer - mandatory binding appraisal.  Read the article by Mike Moline.

One of the more frequently used sayings about the use of a lawyer is that "DIY = SOL," meaning that many people try to forego the use of a lawyer to save on costs, only to have something happen later that results in a greater cost than if the person had just used a lawyer to assist in the first place. This is particularly applicable when it comes to estate planning.  Read the article by Jeff O'Brien.

We've been featuring videos about Lommen Abdo attorneys and our practice areas. In this edition Kate Westad discusses the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP).

Brad Wicklund was honored by Minnesota Lawyer as an Unsung Legal Hero at a luncheon on September 10th.  Read the article which appeared in Minnesota Lawyer.  Brad is shown at right receiving his award.  Get more information on the honor.

Kathleen Loucks' case concerning the death of a 34-year-old man who was assaulted in a St. Paul bar was featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, "A year after son's mysterious death, East Side family wants closure."

Our clients from Aging But Dangerous have a new book, "Don't Pee on My Sofa! and Other Things to Laugh About." It launched on Amazon on October 27th with "Tips & Strategies for Embracing Life After 50." Through refreshing honesty, unexpected points of view and edgy humor, the extensive collection of essays will inform, inspire, empower and challenge women over 50 (and younger) to live their lives to the absolute fullest.

Our client Home Free has collaborated with the legendary Oak Ridge Boys on a remake of their classic song, Elvira.  Home Free's new album, Country Evolution, was released on September 18 and hit #4 on the Billboard country chart by September 30. Watch the Elvira video or read the Entertainment Weekly article.  

Christie Rothenberg Healey attended the Icepack Event in Los Angeles on November 9th. The Icepack Event is hosted annually by the Minnesota Film & TV Board in Los Angeles during the American Film Market to promote Minnesota as a production location and the Snowbate tax rebate program as an important incentive. More. 

Lommen Abdo was engaged by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to clear music rights for works being performed during the Masses in New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia celebrating Pope Francis' U.S. visit. More.

Jamie Johnson presented at an NBI webcast, "Personal Injury From Start to Finish for Paralegals."

Mike Moline spoke at the Premier Midwest Construction Defect & Dispute Conference on "Strategies to Perfect, Present and Preserve Appraisal Awards after Quade."

Kay Hunt spoke at the 2015 Medical Malpractice Conference on "Pfeiffer: How Does it Impact Expert Review Practice?"

Tim Matson spoke at a MSBA luncheon seminar entitled "I Want My Record Back! How Artists Can Terminate Record Company Copyrights in Sound Recordings."

Read more about seminars our attorneys are presenting.