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Beth Jenson Prouty Appointed to the Minnesota Legislative Salary Council
January 23, 2023
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to recognize Attorney Beth Jenson Prouty for her appointment to the Legislative Salary Council.
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Arthur Chapman has announced the election of Allison N. Krueger and Stephanie K. Smodish as shareholders
January 3, 2023
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. has announced the election of Allison N. Krueger and Stephanie K. Smodish as shareholders at the firm.
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Kellie Klein awarded prestigious designation for proficiency in legal electronic discovery
December 13, 2022
Kellie Klein of Minneapolis-based Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., has joined a select group of electronic discovery professionals from around the world in achieving the prestigious CEDS (Certified E-Discovery Specialist) designation.
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Get to Know New Attorney Connor Johnston
December 7, 2022
Arthur Chapman is happy to welcome Connor Johnston to the team.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on Ordinance & Law Coverage
November 28, 2022
On November 23, 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court released St. Matthews v. State Farm, providing guidance on the minimum ordinance and law coverage required by Minn. Stat. § 65A.10, subd. 1, to be included in replacement cost property policies in the case of a partial loss. The statute provides:
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Minnesota Defense: Preventing a Nuclear Attack
September 12, 2022
In the Spring/Summer 2022 Issue of Minnesota Defense, Attorney Shannon Nelson shares recommended strategies in responding to nuclear verdict tactics.
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Minnesota Defense: Navigating the Changes to the Rules Governing Miller-Shugart Settlement Agreements in Minnesota
September 7, 2022
In the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Minnesota Defense attorney Beth A. Prouty authored the article Navigating the Changes to the Rules Governing Miller-Shugart Settlement Agreements in Minnesota.
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Arthur Chapman attorneys recognized as 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 13, 2022
Arthur Chapman is please to share the attorneys that were named as Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars® for 2022. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
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SCOTUS Denies Cert: MN Ruling on Medical Marijuana Stands
June 21, 2022
In an Order issued today, the United States Supreme Court denied the Petitions for Certiorari in the Bierbach v. Digger's Polaris and United Fire Group and Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental cases.
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Arthur Chapman Welcomes Attorney Shannon Nelson
June 6, 2022
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Shannon Nelson.
Shannon focuses her practice in civil litigation including premises liability, motor vehicle accident, personal injury, construction defect as well as workers’ compensation. She joins our Firm after working the last eight years as in-house counsel for an insurance company and prior to that she was working at Arthur Chapman. We are thrilled to welcome her back.
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A Conversation with Construction Attorney Jon Zentner on Warranties
April 14, 2022
Construction attorney Jon Zentner recently spoke with Acuity Insurance to discuss how to use the term warranty so it doesn’t cause legal confusion with consumers.
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Mackrell International Secures Tenth Consecutive Ranking as a Global Leading Law Firm Network
March 15, 2022
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. congratulates Mackrell International (MI) on securing their tenth consecutive ranking as a leading global network in the Chambers Directory, a premier legal industry directory.
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Pickups Are Not Commercial Vehicles For No-Fault Indemnity
February 3, 2022
In a precedential decision issued on January 31, 2022, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that a pickup truck is not a “commercial vehicle” subject to No-Fault indemnity claims under Minn. Stat. § 65B.53, subd. 1 even if its curb weight exceeds 5,500 pounds, unless it was being used in a commercial capacity when the accident causing injury occurred.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Enforces Resident Relative Exclusion
November 29, 2021
On November 24, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court released Poitra v. North Star Mutual, concluding that the resident-relative exclusion in a homeowner’s insurance policy is enforceable. A resident-relative or household exclusion generally excludes or limits liability coverage when the person injured is the named insured or resides with the named insured and is a relative or is a minor in the named insured’s care.
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Employers and Insurers Not Liable for Medical Marijuana Under MN Workers’ Compensation Act
October 13, 2021
Medical marijuana is not compensable under Minnesota workers’ compensation law. That was the decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court earlier today. The federal Controlled Substance Act (“CSA”) preempts (i.e. prohibits) Minnesota workers’ compensation law from requiring reimbursement for Minnesota medical marijuana.
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Arthur Chapman welcomes Construction Law Attorney Aaron C. Abelleira
September 28, 2021
Arthur Chapman is excited to welcome attorney Aaron Abelleira to the Construction Law Practice Group. Aaron’s practice focuses primarily on Construction Law. He has been involved in the construction industry since graduating from high school. He knows not only the law but also has spent 10 years in the trades as a commercial roofer. He has a passion for researching and writing about legal issues that impact contractors and he has the skills to translate his experience into insights that will help his construction clients.
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Eighth Circuit Holds Violation of Statutes Exclusion Precludes Coverage for Debt Collection Claims
August 26, 2021
In an August 25, 2021, opinion, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the District Court of North Dakota’s grant of summary judgment to the insurer, holding there was no insurance coverage under a CGL Policy for claims that a debt-collection law firm had wrongfully garnished wages. The court held the claims of “bodily injury” were not caused by an “occurrence” because the law firm’s actions in garnishing wages and communicating with others about the garnishment were intentional.
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Supreme Court Rejects Rare Case Exception in Treatment Parameters Case
August 19, 2021
In a decision filed on August 18, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court breathed life into the long-term opioid treatment parameter, reversing the lower courts' determinations that the "rare case" exception applied, thereby determining that the employee's use of long-term opioid pain medication was not compensable. The Supreme Court considered this case for the second time in Johnson v. Darchuks Fabrications, Inc., File No. A20-0963.
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ACKSP Brief: Top 4 Ways to Avoid Spoliation
August 12, 2021
Spoliation is the “intentional destruction, mutilation, alteration, or concealment of evidence.” Black's Law Dictionary 1409 (7th ed. 1999). Every party or potential litigant to an action has a court-imposed duty to preserve evidence essential to a claim that will likely be litigated. However, not all destruction of evidence is considered spoliation. Here are the top 4 ways to avoid a spoliation claim:
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Arthur Chapman attorneys recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 20, 2021
Arthur Chapman is proud of the 17 attorneys selected as Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars® for 2021. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
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