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31Oct
Conservatorship Law Update: In Forma Pauperis Status Alone Requires Court To Determine Indigent Status For Attorney Fees.
In the recent case of In Re: Conservatorship of Catherine Chapman, A13-2290 (Minn. App. Oct. 14, 2014) (unpublished), the... read more
29May
Is Broad Indemnity Dead in Minnesota? When “Any and All” Doesn’t Mean Any and All: Idemnity Clause Does Not Apply to Own Negligence Unless Expressly Stated.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently struck down language purporting to apply to the indemnitee’s because the indemnity clause did... read more
27Jan
NO-FAULT STATUTORY BUSINESS PREMISES EXCLUSION APPLIED TO MOBILE BUSINESS
On December 12, 2013, Jose Luis Estrada-Martinez died from carbon monoxide poisoning while repairing a customer’s tire inside his... read more
24Jan
Matt Johnson Successfully Defends Liquor Store Charged With Illegal Sale.
Matt Johnson recently defended a suburban liquor store accused of selling beer to an obviously intoxicated customer. The customer... read more
04Jun
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Exculpatory Release Language For Party’s Own Negligence
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently addressed whether an exculpatory clause in a waiver agreement can release the party from... read more
25Jul
Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Common Law Claim for Negligent Selection of Independent Contractor
The Minnesota Supreme Court, in Alonzo v. Menholt, ___ N.W.3d ___ (Minn. 2024), recently held the tort of negligent... read more
29Jun
Insurance Coverage: Eighth Circuit finds Bank is entitled to Bond Coverage for Cyber Theft of $485,000 despite Employees Failure to Follow Security Procedures.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reached an important decision regarding insurance coverage for cyber thefts from banks. The... read more
22Sep
Clearing The Murky Waters Of Equitable Contribution: Insured Can’t Recover Unpaid Defense Costs From Its Insurers On Equitable Contribution Grounds.
A Minnesota federal court recently held the insured’s equitable contribution obligation to a co-insurer cannot be reduced by unpaid... read more
31Oct
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Equitable Remedies In Bobtail vs. Motor Carrier Coverage Case.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the application of judicial estoppel in coverage cases. The court held... read more
09Dec
Lookin’ For Some Hot Stuff: Eighth Circuit Reverses A Million Dollar Coverage Award To Hot Stuff Foods. Phrase “May Likely Result” Does Not Create Ambiguity.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a jury verdict of over $1,000,000 in a food product recall... read more