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Could a Laser Tag Injury be Compensable Under Work Comp?

February 22, 2016 By Hansen Dordell

Laser Tag

In Shire, the Court addressed two issues related to the exception contained in Minn. Stat. § 176.021, subd. 9, a provision providing employers with protection for injuries that occur at work-sponsored recreational events. The exception, in sum, provides that injuries occurring during “voluntary recreational programs” are not covered because they “do not arise out of […]

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The Problem with DIY Estate Planning

February 19, 2016 By Hansen Dordell

Estate Planning

A number of do-it-yourself options—including books, software and websites—allow you to generate a will or other estate planning documents for a fraction of the cost of hiring an attorney to prepare your will. While the upfront savings are enticing, there is no shortage of “horror stories” involving DIY wills and the resulting long-term emotional and […]

Filed Under: Attorney Articles, Blog Posts, Estate Planning/ Estate and Trust Administration, For Individuals, Trust and Estate Litigation

MN Supreme Court Confirms That Mandatory Appellate Procedures Are, In Fact, Mandatory

February 8, 2016 By Hansen Dordell

Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Dennis v. The Salvation Army, __ N.W.2d __, No. A15-0715 (Minn. Feb. 3, 2016) in which it clarified and confirmed that when making an appeal to the Supreme Court (hereinafter also referred to as the “Court”) on a workers’ compensation matter, a failure to comply with […]

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Double Recovery Permitted Through No-Fault?

January 19, 2016 By Hansen Dordell

Personal Injury

This appeal was consolidated from two cases involving entirely different accidents and claimants (Angela Lennartson and Katie Foss). In both situations, the flow of events was essentially the same: first, the parties were in their respective car accidents and incurred medical expenses; second, they obtained no-fault benefits from State Farm to some extent less than […]

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Understanding Pregnancy Discrimination Laws That Might Impact You

January 11, 2016 By Hansen Dordell

Pregnancy

The recent Supreme Court decision in Young v. United Parcel Services, Inc., 135 S.Ct. 1338 (2015) has many asking about the rights of pregnant employees. There are a number of state and federal laws that may be implicated when an employee is pregnant including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Corporate Employment Law, For Individuals, Individual Employment Tagged With: Pregnancy

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