Earlier today, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision holding that an insured may recover no-fault benefits for medial expenses and wage loss even if those expenses were previously recovered in a tort action. State Farm v. Lennartson and Foss, No. A14-0132;...
Year: 2016
Ron Brandenburg provided legal assistance to the United Way, pro bono
Ron Brandenburg, attorney with Quinlivan & Hughes, is pictured here at the closing on December 16 when the United Way of Central Minnesota purchased its own office building. Ron provided legal assistance to the United Way, pro bono, with respect to the purchase....
Q&H Receives United Way Partnership Award
It's such an honor to be the United Way's 2016 Best Year-Round Partnership award winner for small organizations! A huge thank you to all the Q&H families for investing time, talent, and treasure in our communities!
Judge Freezes Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules: Now What?
A Federal District Court Judge out of the Eastern District of Texas issued a nation-wide temporary injunction halting the Dec. 1 implementation date of the Department of Labor's new overtime rules. Because this is a temporary order, employers have been left wondering...
Batten Down The Hatches – Dealing With Business Lawsuits
Most businesses will eventually be faced with some type of lawsuit. Here are basic tips to help you through the process: Don't Ignore the Lawsuit Papers If you receive a Summons and Complaint, you must respond, usually within 20 days. Failure to respond in a timely...
Plaintiffs Can Seek Relief from Mandatory Dismissals After a Failure to File
Minnesota Supreme Court holds Rule 60.02 Motions to Vacate can revive cases dismissed under Rule 5.04 for failure to file within one year; District Courts have discretion under Rule 60.02 Yesterday, the MN Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions - Gams v. Houghton...
Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Review Case Against Progressive Insurance
Plaintiffs Cannot Avoid Swanson v. Brewster Offset by "Buying the Lien" Yesterday afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order denying the plaintiff's petition for further review of the Court of Appeals' decision in Auers v. Progressive Insurance Co., 878...
MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT DENIES REVIEW OF AUERS V. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CO.
Plaintiffs Cannot Avoid Swanson v. Brewster Offset by "Buying the Lien" Yesterday afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order denying the plaintiff's petition for further review of the Court of Appeals' decision in Auers v. Progressive Insurance Co., 878...
Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Review Case Against Progressive Insurance
Plaintiffs Cannot Avoid Swanson v. Brewster Offset by "Buying the Lien" Yesterday afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order denying the plaintiff's petition for further review of the Court of Appeals' decision in Auers v. Progressive Insurance Co., 878...
Quinlivan & Hughes Sanders dances for Anna Marie’s Alliance
Six couples took to the floor outside the Stearns History Museum Monday night to dance for the possibility to win $15,000 for their favorite charity. Watch the video to see Quinlivan's Melinda Sanders dancing for charity....