Month: March 2017
Halunen Law celebrates its “Rising Stars” and “Top Women Lawyers”
It’s no secret; Halunen Law has an exceptional team of attorneys helping consumers, whistleblowers, and employees Take A Stand for justice and fairness. Thanks to the Super Lawyers 2016 list of “Top Women Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” published in the recent issue of Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, even more people now know about our extraordinary team. …
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IKO Status Update – March 2017
On November 8, 2016, Judge James Shadid held a hearing on Plaintiffs’ Motion for Reconsideration on Judge Baker’s previous ruling denying Plaintiffs’ motion to strike new testimony IKO Submitted on behalf of two purported experts, Dr. Rene Dupuis and Andrew Lodge. Judge Shadid denied Plaintiffs’ motion but ordered IKO to produce documents and ordered that Plaintiffs …
Severance Agreement? Seek advice before signing
I get calls several times a week from executives and professionals who want me to review a severance agreement that was just presented to them by their employer. When I ask if they think they have any potential claims against the company, people seem bewildered. I’m often told they just want me to review the …
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Halunen Law’s Ben Kwan is featured in recent Minnesota Lawyer article discussing lack of diversity in legal community
New data from the Minnesota Lawyer Registration Office indicates that lawyers of color are significantly underrepresented in Minnesota. The demographic data about Minnesota attorneys is being collected for the very first time. The report indicates that of the 25,229 lawyers in active practice in our state, nearly 80% self-identify as White/Caucasian. In this recent Minnesota …
Fighting the ‘fine print’: Halunen Law class action team successfully challenges manufacturer’s arbitration agreements
In the ever-evolving world of consumer purchasing, companies are placing contracts in increasingly inconspicuous places. And the small print document that came with your recent electronics purchase, chances are it includes an arbitration clause. The clause likely prevents the purchaser from filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer in court, and allows for resolution of disputes …