The 2017 Tax Reform Act provided opportunities for individuals and couples who do a little planning to continue to make the most of their charitable giving and save a few tax dollars as well. One of the biggest changes was that the Tax Reform Act eliminated personal...
Year: 2018
Supreme Court Holds that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Applies to All State and Local Governments, Regardless of Size.
State and local government employers, especially those with less than 20 employees, should take note of the following decision by the Supreme Court. On November 6, 2018, in the case of Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, the Supreme Court unanimously held that state...
8 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Year-End — 2018
The end of 2018 is fast approaching and every year there are valuable items to consider. Do you have your items in order for year end? Planning today can help you achieve your desired outcomes. We know schedules can be demanding so here are the key items to consider...
Minnesota Court of Appeals issues opinion on Getz v. Peace, et al. that will impact recovery for Medicaid beneficiaries in personal injury cases.
The Court of Appeals held that Medicaid discounts are not collateral sources subject to offset under Minnesota Statute §548.251 and Swanson v. Brewster. As a result, a plaintiff can collect the entire amount billed by a health care provider at trial, even if Medicaid...
Sogge appointed as Minnesota Women Lawyer’s liaison to the Minnesota State Bar Association Assembly.
Attorney Jessie Sogge of Quinlivan & Hughes has accepted an appointment to serve as the Minnesota Women Lawyer's liaison to the Minnesota State Bar Association Assembly (MSBA) during the 2018/19 fiscal year. As a member of the Assembly, Sogge will address issues...
The Willmar Rail Connector & Industrial Access Project (Willmar WYE) may impact homeowners and business owners.
The Willmar Rail Connector & Industrial Access Project (Willmar WYE) may impact Kandiyohi County homeowners and business owners along the planned route. A project of this type can raise many questions that are difficult to answer. Attorney Mike Rajkowski at...
Quinlivan & Hughes office will be closed July 31 from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Due to power utility work by Xcel Energy in St. Cloud, Quinlivan & Hughes will be closed Tuesday, July 31 from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. This will mean disruption in phone service and e-mail capabilities. We apoligize for the inconvienience. Please try to reach us...
Ebert Elected Treasurer of Minnesota Bar Association
Only Second from St. Cloud Since 1883 (ST. CLOUD, Minn.) - Dyan Ebert of Quinlivan & Hughes has been elected treasurer of the Minnesota State Bar Association and will serve as president in three years. Ebert is the second Quinlivan & Hughes attorney to serve...
Minnesota Supreme Court hands down an important decision interpreting the “three strikes rule” found in Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law.
The Open Meeting Law provides that an official can be removed from office after three intentional violations. In Funk v. O'Connor, the Minnesota Supreme Court holds that the "three strikes rule" requires that the three violations must be determined by "separate,...
The Right to Work Debate is Over. Public Section Unions Cannot Compel Employees to Pay Agency Fees
The Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME recently rendered a decision that will have a major impact on public sector unions. It determined that a public sector union's practice of charging "agency fees" to employees who choose not to join the union violates the First...