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Voting Barriers for Persons with Disabilities
Halunen Law’s João da Fonseca reports on an important presentation “Addressing Barriers to Voting by Persons with Disabilities.” Minnesota Chapter Sponsors CLE and Webinar Addressing Barriers to Voting by Persons with Disabilities By João da Fonseca Protecting the right of every American to vote is most fundamental to a robust democratic process. Yet, this right …
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Halunen Law Launches Securities Fraud Investigation Against MiMedx Group Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halunen Law (www.halunenlaw.com) has initiated an investigation into MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG) (“MiMedx” or the “Company”) regarding whether the Company’s board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders or engaged in other violations of state or federal law. On Dec. 15, 2016, Halunen Law filed a complaint on behalf of two employee whistleblowers against …
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Halunen Attorney Benjamin Kwan Serves as President of Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Halunen Law attorney Ben Kwan was appointed to a one-year term as president of the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) on October 1. As president, Ben leads a board of nine directors overseeing the non-profit association of Asian and Asian American attorneys in Minnesota. MNAPABA counts approximately 200 attorneys, judges, and law students …
Halunen Law expands False Claims Act practice with Nathaniel Smith’s acceptance to Colorado Bar
Halunen Law is pleased to announce Nathaniel Smith was recently accepted to the Colorado Bar, further expanding the Firm’s national False Claims Act practice into the Rocky Mountain region. Halunen Law brings its expertise to assist clients in the State of Colorado, and across the country, who have identified fraud against the government. Learn …
Halunen Law Attorney Amy Boyle Appointed to Federal Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors
Halunen Law is pleased to announce attorney Amy Boyle was recently selected to serve on the Federal Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors. The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is a unique branch of the Federal Bar Association, comprised of more than 3,000 members from across the country, representing a broad range of practice …
Federal Employers Liability Act of 1908 law still actively protects railroad workers
Halunen Law attorney Chris Moreland receives favorable ruling in FELA case against BNSF in Montana Supreme Court. Established in 1908, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was passed to protect railroad workers who faced, and who continue to face extremely dangerous working environments. Now, more than 100 years later, FELA continues to protect railroad workers and to …
There’s No Smoking Gun” – Coler Speaks at National Conference
Halunen partner and whistleblower/False Claims Act attorney Susan Coler recently spoke at the National Employment Lawyers Association 2016 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. Her topic was proving discrimination and retaliation when there is no “smoking gun” — that is, when there is no direct evidence of illegal conduct. She noted that the law allows juries …
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Victory Allows Halunen Client to Proceed in Federal Court
An increasing number of employment agreements include arbitration clauses that prohibit legal action against the employer. While corporations see the benefit of arbitration instead of going to court, employees find that seeking justice in arbitration is a much steeper path. This week, a Halunen client, Richard Messina, represented by attorney Ross Stadheim won a victory …
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Halunen Law Partner Speaks at National Conference on Complex Consumer Litigation
Join Us at Perrin Conferences Join Melissa W. Wolchansky at Perrin Conferences’ Challenges Facing the Food & Beverage Industries in Complex Consumer Litigations on Tuesday, November 10, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. This event brings together the premier attorneys and leaders in the food and beverage industries, including many of the nation’s leading plaintiff and …
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Tycko & Zavareei and Halunen Law File Class Action Against Bluestem Brands for Fraudulent Sales Practices, Hidden Finance Charges and Usury
Minneapolis (Aug. 26, 2015) – Customers of online retailer Fingerhut.com filed a class action lawsuit today in the District of Minnesota, alleging that the company’s huge mark-ups on electronics, household goods and other products are actually finance charges in disguise. Fingerhut.com targets low-income consumers with damaged credit to sell them extremely high-cost electronics and household …