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  • UPDATE: Federal Appeals Court Lifts Stay of OSHA Vaccine Mandate
    December 20, 2021
    On December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test weekly and mask.
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  • Safe Place Statute and Work Product Protection in Wisconsin Webinar
    December 9, 2021
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  • Attorney Noelle Schubert to speak at the Inclusion & Equity Summit: Midwest
    December 2, 2021
    Register for next Wednesday’s (12/8) Inclusion & Equity Summit: Midwest. Attorney Noelle Schubert is speaking on the first panel of the day, The Post-COVID Workplace: Reimagining, Rebooting, Rebuilding.
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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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  • OSHA and CMS Issue Vaccine Mandate Requirements
    November 5, 2021
    On November 4, OSHA and CMS announced requirements that certain employers must mandate that their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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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 Attorney Erik R. Overlid
    October 4, 2021
    Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Erik R. Overlid. Erik’s focus is with the Auto and Commercial Transportation practice groups. Prior to joining Arthur Chapman, Erik worked with many of the nation’s top insurers in defending a wide variety of actions on both CGL and auto policies, as well as prosecuting subrogation matters. Outside of his insurance practice, Erik also provides cost-effective advice to businesses on non-litigated matters. Erik’s clients appreciate his advice on helping to prevent lawsuits from arising, but also ensuring his clients are prepared if litigation does happen.
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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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  • OSHA Releases New Rules and Guidance Aimed at Protecting Healthcare Workers and Unvaccinated Employees
    June 24, 2021
    OSHA recently released two sets of updated guidance. First, OSHA released an emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) to protect at-risk health care workers from COVID-19. The ETS is a binding and enforceable OSHA standard, but is only applicable to the healthcare industry.
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  • Arthur Chapman recognized as a 2021 National Standard Star Tribune Top Workplace
    June 21, 2021
    Arthur Chapman was recognized as a 2021 National Standard Star Tribune Top Workplace. This designation places the Firm among an elite group of companies.
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  • Attorney Sarah Bushnell speaking at The Women, Diversity & Change Virtual Summit
    June 10, 2021
    Arthur Chapman is proud to be part of the upcoming Women, Diversity & Change [Virtual Summit]. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we become active participants in driving progressive change and equality in the legal community. Attorney Sarah Bushnell is speaking on the Caregiving & Career: Mastering the Balancing Act panel on Wednesday, June 16.
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  • Employment opportunity - Worker's Compensation Attorney
    June 7, 2021
    Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is a mid-sized law firm seeking an attorney to join our busy Minnesota and Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Practice Group. We are a team-oriented firm committed to providing our clients with superior legal services. Candidates must be currently licensed in either Minnesota or Wisconsin, and be committed to obtaining a license in the other state. Candidates must also possess a strong work ethic with excellent communication and writing skills. Candidates with workers’ compensation experience preferred. Our firm offers a competitive compensation/benefits package and is dedicated to creating a collegial, diverse workplace. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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  • Employment opportunity: Medical Malpractice Lateral Associate Attorney / Junior Partner
    June 7, 2021
    Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is a mid-sized defense law firm located in downtown Minneapolis. This is an opportunity for a hard working attorney to complement a growing medical malpractice team and integrate into a solid book of existing medical malpractice business. This is a great opportunity to ultimately assume a book of business. We seek a highly motivated lateral associate or junior level partner with at least three years of medical malpractice, products liability, and/or professional liability law related experience to join our growing litigation practice group. Preferred experience includes deposition and trial experience. Candidates should have excellent writing skills, and possess a strong attention to detail. A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere are essential. We are motivated to attract and recruit talented and diverse attorneys. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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  • 2021 Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act Amendments
    May 17, 2021
    As occurs in most years, the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council proposed new legislation in 2021, amending the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act. The legislation was advanced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and it was passed by both legislative houses. It was signed into law by Governor Walz on April 26, 2021. Here is a breakdown of the new legislation:
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  • ACKSP Brief: Tips for Recouping Value of Employer Property
    April 30, 2021
    ACKSP Brief provides regular communications from our attorneys to keep you connected and updated on current legal issues and decisions that impact your businesses and claims handling.
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  • Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on Miller-Shugart Agreements and PCOH Limits
    April 19, 2021
    On April 14, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court released King’s Cove Marina, LLC v. United Fire & Cas. Co., providing guidance on the Products Completed Operations Hazard (“PCOH”) limit and on Miller-Shugart allocation. In the underlying liability case, the insured, Lambert, entered a Miller-Shugart settlement agreement with the liability plaintiff, King’s Cove. Lambert stipulated to a $2 million dollar judgment being entered against it to be collected from Lambert’s insurer, United Fire. King’s Cove then brought a garnishment action against United Fire, alleging all of the claims in the liability case were for covered damages, and that the Miller-Shugart settlement agreement was enforceable.
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