Can an Insurance Company Be Wrong About What Its Own Policy Covers?
A coverage dispute can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the policy language is not clear enough to determine what coverage applies. To limit coverage or to apply an exclusion, the language in the policy must be “clear and unambiguous.” If there is any ambiguity in the Policy, it must be interpreted in favor of the […]
Employment – Minneapolis Expands Protected Classes
The City of Minneapolis has recently expanded the list of protected classes beyond those recognized in the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA).[1] Employers within Minneapolis must now consider the following additional factors as protected and cannot use them when making employment decisions: Housing Status Refers to the stability or security of an individual’s living situation. […]
New Junk Fees Rules and Statutes Protect Consumers and Honest Businesses Alike
The FTC’s Junk Fees rule, formally titled the “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees,” becomes effective on May 12, 2025. Designed to promote transparency in consumer contract pricing, the rule is the outcome of a years-long study of deceptive or hidden pricing in consumer contracts, including apartment, hotel, and car rentals, concert tickets, mortgages, and […]
The Briefing Room: April 2025
Neven and Brendan Present to Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations on AI and Legal Writing On March 26, we presented a CLE on legal writing and AI for the Minnesota State, Hennepin County, and Ramsey County Bar Associations. We provided an overview on how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance your […]
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!
Act Now to Protect Your 2023 Property Damage Claim August 11, 2023, was one of the costliest hail losses in Minnesota, making NOAA’s list of “Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters” with preliminary damage totals in excess of $1.5 billion. Generally, most Minnesota property owners have up to two years to finalize their storm damage claim […]
The Briefing Room: March 2025
Brian Garner’s “Redbook: A Manual of Legal Style”—An Indispensable Tool. Welcome to the March 2025 Edition of the Newsletter! If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Mr. Garner or his Redbook, we think it’s time to change that! Bryan Garner is a prominent figure in legal writing and has written numerous influential books, including recent editions […]
Dove Healthcare Data Breach Investigation
Dove Healthcare, a Wisconsin-based rehabilitation, senior living, and nursing care provider, recently provided notice letters confirming it had suffered a data breach on or about July 6, 2024, in which a ransomware attack allowed cybercriminals to gain access to or acquire and expose approximately 16,255 legal wards’ sensitive personal information maintained on its networks. Dove […]
The Briefing Room: February 2025
Hello all, we had a very busy January, which led us to skip an issue of this Newsletter. Both of us co-chaired, hosted, and presented at a full-day CLE hosted by Minnesota CLE on writing with AI. Legal professionals recently had the opportunity to enhance their skills at the cutting-edge CLE seminar, “Legal Writing in […]
Why do I need a lawyer to help me with my insurance claim?
For some property owners, the answer is you do not. However, in many cases, adding an experienced insurance coverage attorney to your team can return significant results. Whether the claim has been entirely denied or seriously underpaid, in many instances we can help significantly increase our clients’ insurance payments owed under their policies. A few […]
The Briefing Room: December 2024
Wicked Good Writing. This month’s pop culture feature centers on Wicked the movie—slight spoilers ahead. In Wicked, we learn that stories are shaped by perspective. Much like Glinda and Elphaba’s conflicting narratives, legal writing shapes a client’s story, highlighting the importance of clarity, strategy, and empathy. Perspective is a key component of legal writing and […]