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On April 5, 2017, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued Wilbur v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., applying "proceeds awarded" for purposes of Minnesota's first-party bad faith statute to unambiguously mean the judgment amount entered by the district court on the claim for benefits, an amount which is capped by the insurance policy’s limit.

Does Minn. Stat. § 227.271 Create a Private Right of Action for Violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and their Minnesota Analogues? by Jeffrey J. Woltjen and James F. Mewborn Minnesota Chapter 221 regulates both interstate and intrastate motor carriers operating in Minnesota. The statutes largely adopt the federal motor carrier legislation, known as the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Regulations (“FMCSRs”), codified as 49 C.F.R. §§ 300.01 et seq., which set forth the mandatory safety regulations that motor carriers must follow in the course of transporting persons or property for business purposes.

Shayne M. Hamann has been elected president of the Twin Cities Claims Association [TCCA]. The group is a local organization made up of claims professionals, attorneys and vendors within the insurance community who gather for educational programs and networking opportunities.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Timothy J. Carrigan, Jennifer K. Eggers, and William J. McNulty as shareholders.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Colin S. Seaborg and Perssis Meshkat and paralegal Teri A. Inderieden

Arthur Chapman Congratulates its 2016 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Emily A. LaCourse, Paralegal/Investigator Stephanie A. Meierhofer, and Paralegal Patricia A. Jones.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.’s Hudson, Wisconsin office has a new location.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Bradley L. Idelkope and paralegal Susan J. Lindhorst to the firm.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorneys Paul S. Almen and Christopher C. Alexander and paralegal Corinne J. Thill to the firm.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Stephen M. Warner, Sarah E. Bushnell, and Michael S. Ryan as shareholders.

328 Barry Ave., LLC v. Nolan Properties Group, LLC, 871 N.W.2d 745 (Minn. Nov. 25, 2015) Contractors everywhere experienced a slight setback when the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its opinion on November 25, 2015, in 328 Barry Ave., LLC v. Nolan Properties Group, LLC. The Minnesota Supreme Court agreed with the general contractor that the statute of limitations on claims for defective construction can begin to run before substantial completion of the construction, under Minn. Stat. § 541.051; however, the court refused to expand “discovery of the injury” to include a leak, previously remedied, such that the two year statute of limitations under Minn. Stat. § 541.051, subd. 1 would bar Plaintiff’s claims.

Arthur Chapman is pleased to announce it has been selected for membership in Mackrell International. Mackrell International is one of the world’s largest networks of independent law firms, providing access to 90 firms across 60 countries.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Jeffrey J. Woltjen.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Jeffrey M. Markowitz.

Arthur Chapman Congratulates its 2015 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of paralegals Samantha Tschida and Terrill James.

Ms. Krueger joins the firm as an associate attorney, working with clients in the areas of commercial transportation and railroad litigation. Allison is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Ms. Eggers represents railroads, rail equipment manufacturers and owners, chemical manufacturers, and medical device manufacturers in numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States on matters surrounding railroad and product litigation. She also provides clients with regulatory compliance counseling. Ms. Eggers is a graduate of Drake University Law School and Central College.

With 30 plus years defending cases as a civil trial lawyer, Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Though his litigation/trial experience is broad-based, Mike’s practice focuses on working with clients on products liability, environmental law and general liability matters, as well as other specialized types of litigation and trial work. He is known and respected by his clients and peers for his judgment, tenacity and skill.