Homeowners insurance policies are often filled to the brim with any number of exceptions and exclusions, often depending on the underlying cause of damage. But what if there are multiple causes? Not surprisingly, coverage decisions often go beyond black and white. Take for example, a case involving a lightning strike that caused the collapse of […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Compensation Judges Are Not Required to Conduct an Independent Assessment of Diagnostic Criteria When Evaluating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Claims
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision on July 17, 2019, concluding that Minnesota Statutes require an employee to prove he or she has been diagnosed with PTSD by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in accordance with the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in making a diagnosis. It […]
2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 2019 Minnesota Rising Stars
Hansen Dordell is pleased to announce two members of our firm have been recognized for 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 2019 Minnesota Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The patented selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of their professional accomplishments. Five percent of the […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Addresses Issue of “Double Recovery” of Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a decision that impacts an employee’s claim for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act and whether those benefits can be offset by benefits paid to the employee for the same period of disability under the employer’s self-funded, self-administered, short-term disability (STD) plan. Upholding the […]
Assemble the pieces while you are still here: 8 Reasons why you should create an estate plan.
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which doubled the federal estate tax exemption. Now, upon death, an individual can pass $11.4 million free of estate taxes and a married couple can pass $22.8 million. With the federal exemption so high, it is easy to ask, “Why on earth […]
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