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Josh Newville speaks on voting rights and civic participation at White Bear for Democracy event
Halunen Law partner Josh Newville served as a featured speaker at a White Bear for Democracy community event on April 7 in White Bear Lake, addressing voting rights, election integrity, and the role individuals play in maintaining democratic institutions. The event, held at St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, brought together local residents for …
Ensuring Our Clients’ Voices Are Heard: A Report of Halunen Law’s Work in 2025
Halunen Law reports that the Firm’s representation of employees and whistleblowers in 2025 produced results that made a difference in the lives of our clients—ensuring their voices were heard. Said Partner Joshua Newville, “We are particularly proud that these cases gave our clients the satisfaction of achieving a measure of accountability from their employers. This …
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Attorney Jacqueline A. Olson joins Halunen Law Employment Litigation Group
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law is pleased to announce that attorney Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Olson has recently joined its Employment Litigation Group. Jackie began her legal career as a paralegal, then later as an attorney in private practice, working on employee-class action and mass tort cases. She went on to serve with the Minnesota Department …
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Halunen Law Sues Texas-Based Home Builder for Violating Minnesota Law Protecting Employees’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use
Employer poised to challenge state laws protecting workers who use cannabis off the job MINNEAPOLIS (October 10, 2025) — Halunen Law, a nationally recognized law firm representing plaintiffs in employee rights cases, has filed suit against a Texas-based home builder on behalf of a Minnesota realtor who was denied a job because of his medical …
Halunen Law attorney Pamela Johnson shares insights and expertise on AXIOM Insights Podcast “Elevating Experience: Women and Age in the Workplace”
As a guest on AXIOM’s podcast, “Elevating Experience: Women and Age in the Workplace,” Halunen Law employment attorney, Pamela Johnson, offered valuable insights from her 30-year career as an insurance professional and accomplished litigator. Johnson was joined by Laurie Johnson, a senior-level learning consultant with the Boulder Crest Foundation, and podcast host Scott Rutherford as …
UnitedHealth Group Under Federal Investigation: Whistleblowers Encouraged to Come Forward
UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest health insurer, has confirmed it is under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for its Medicare Advantage practices. This follows growing scrutiny from media outlets like The Wall Street Journal and STAT News, which raised serious concerns about the company’s billing and care management practices. The DOJ is …
Halunen Law files sexual harassment and retaliation charges against KSTP on behalf of metrologist Wren Clair
MINNEAPOLIS, MN., August 15, 2025: Renee Fox, who uses the name Wren Clair in her profession as a meteorologist, has filed suit against KSTP, a local television broadcast station, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation while working as a meteorologist for KSTP. Halunen Law employment attorney, Paul Schinner, is representing Clair in this case. Ms. Clair …
Halunen Law attorneys selected to Minnesota Lawyer Employment Law Power List
Halunen Law is pleased to announce that Employment Litigation Group Leader, Josh Newville, and venerated attorney Pamela Johnson were selected to the Minnesota Lawyer Power List for Employment Law 2025. According to the publication, The Employment Law Power List, “highlights those whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction …
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Halunen Law attorney Susan Coler local counsel to legal team achieving historic $69 million 401(k) ERISA settlement from UnitedHealth Group
In what is believed to be the largest ERISA settlement stemming from poorly performing investment options in a 401(k) plan, UnitedHealth Group will pay $69 million in a class action case filed by plaintiff and whistleblower Kim Snyder. A former employee, Snyder claimed UnitedHealth Group failed to remove investments from a poorly performing Wells Fargo …
Halunen Law welcomes Christopher Empson to its team of employment law attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law is pleased to announce attorney Christopher Empson has joined its Employment Litigation Group. As a member of this team, Empson is committed to fighting for employee rights and gaining justice for individuals who experience illegal workplace actions. He brings to the group a keen interest and undergraduate studies in psychology, …
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