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July 10, 2008 - Mark Whitmore Authors Article on Negligent Credentialing
The article addresses the significant trial implications arising from the Minnesota Supreme Court's recent decision . . .
June 18, 2008 - Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Jury Verdict and Attorneys' Fees in Favor of Bassford Remele's Client
The Court found that the jury's verdict, and the district court's decision to uphold that verdict, were supported by the evidence and its associated inferences . . .
June 18, 2008 - Brian Sande Publishes Insurance Coverage Article
The article addresses a matter of interest to all insurers involved in coverage lawsuits . . .
April 10, 2008 - Mark Whitmore and Melissa Gregory Attain Defense Verdict in Malpractice Case
Jury returned a verdict finding that nursing staff was not the cause of any damage to the patient . . .
April 10, 2008 - Corporate Dissolution Statute Bars Claims
Claims were barred because the action was commenced more than two years after articles of dissolution were filed . . .
Jan 8, 2008 - Mark Hodkinson Obtains Defense Verdict in § 1983 Case
Jury found that there was no violation of the the plaintiff’s constitutional rights . . .
Oct 18, 2007 - Bassford Remele Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Obtained a defense verdict in a two-week medical malpractice case venued in Ramsey County District Court . . .
Oct 18, 2007 - Bassford Remele Obtains Successful Result in Trust Litigation Matter
Holding that Bassford's client fully complied with its fiduciary obligations to the beneficiaries . . .
March 29, 2007 - Hennepin County District Judge Orders Entry of Judgment for Nearly $40 Million and Attorneys Fees in Favor of Bassford Remele's Client
After a three-week trial, a Minneapolis jury reached a multi-million dollar verdict . . .
Oct 9, 2006 - Bassford Remele Client Wins $30 Million Verdict
Successful in persuading a Hennepin County District Court Jury to award more than $30 million in damages to its client . . .
Sep 18, 2006 - Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Regarding Applicability of Ten-Year Statute of Repose to Utility Lines
Rejected an argument that a gas company is strictly liable . . .
July 28, 2006 - Minnesota Appellate Court Rejects Negligent Credentialing Cause of Action
Hospital cannot face civil liability for its decision to allow an independently contracted physician to perform procedures within the hospital . . .
May 25, 2006 - Minnesota Supreme Court Reaffirms that "But For" Causation is Required to Prove Transactional Malpractice
Plaintiff must show that but for defendant attorney’s conduct, the plaintiff would have obtained a more favorable result in the underlying transaction than the result obtained . . .
May 17, 2006 - Minnesota Supreme Court to Address Minnesota Child Abuse Reporting Act Civil Liability Issue
Critical issue on appeal is whether the Act imposes civil liability on a physician, hospital, or other care giver . . .
May 12, 2006 - Directed Verdict in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Case
Obtained a directed verdict at the close of the evidence in a trial that occurred in Pierce County, Wisconsin . . .
May 1, 2006 - U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment in Civil Rights Action
Officers were entitled to qualified immunity and § 1983 did not provide the plaintiff a remedy for any alleged violation of his Miranda rights . . .
Nov 28, 2005 - Minnesota Court of Appeals to Address Negligent Credentialing Issue
The amicus brief argues that recognizing such a cause of action would have an adverse impact on hospital peer review and would drastically alter medical malpractice litigation . . .
Nov 28, 2005 - Minnesota Supreme Court: Lawsuit Against Attorneys is Barred by Finality of Judgment Doctrine
Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the district court's ruling in a matter involving the finality of a judgment and remanded the case to be dismissed . . .
Nov 3, 2005 - Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations Ruling
Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's ruling in a medical malpractice matter involving the four-year statute of limitations . . .
May 31, 2005 - Minnesota Court of Appeals Reverses Insurance Subrogation Ruling
Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the district court's ruling in an insurance subrogation matter involving the application of the collateral source statute . . .
March 1, 2005 - U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Complaint
Eighth Circuit affirmed dismissal of claims brought in a Federal Debt Collection Practices Act matter . . .
Oct 7, 2004 - Summary Judgment Awarded in Insurance Coverage Case
Decision addressed several exclusions that typically come up in insurance coverage cases involving defective construction . . .
May 24, 2004 - Hennepin County Jury Awards $4.7 Million Verdict
Awarded plaintiff in excess of $4.7 million in an auto accident . . .
May 20, 2004 - U.S. District Court Issues Directed Verdict
Successfully represented a major U.S. medical device manufacturer in a multi-million dollar products liability action . . .
April 19, 2004 - U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Hiawatha Light Rail Project
The district court dismissed Xcels's claims againt all defendants on summary judgment . . .
Feb 27, 2004 - Judge Denies Injunction for State Girls' Hockey Tournament
U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson recently ruled in favor of the Minnesota State High School League regarding the venue . . .

Firm News

June 23, 2008 - Bassford Remele Recognized as Leading Litigation Firm
The firm has been recognized by Chambers & Partners, a highly respected international research firm, as one of Minnesota's leading commercial litigation law firms for the fifth consecutive year . . .
June 18, 2008 - Eight Bassford Remele Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
The most respected referral list of attorneys in any practice . . .
May 9, 2008 - Shanda Pearson Named Up & Coming Attorney
Criteria for selection includes leadership, professional accomplishment and service to the legal community . . .
May 1, 2008 - Firm Elects Chief Operating Officer/Managing Partner
Mark R. Whitmore has been elected Chief Operating Officer . . .
May 1, 2008 - Firm Welcomes New Associates
Kathryn R. Burke and Rachel B. Peterson have joined the firm as associates . . .
April 10, 2008 - Lewis Remele and Christopher Morris Chosen to Top 40 Business Litigation List
Selected to 2008 Minnesota Top 40 Business Litigation Super Lawyers List . . .
April 1, 2008 - Lewis Remele Selected as a Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year
Criteria for selection includes leadership in the profession, involvement in major cases or other newsworthy events during the year . . .
April 1, 2008 - Rebecca Egge Moos Elected President of the Minnesota Chapter of ABOTA
An elite organization of accomplished trial lawyers who are of high personal character and honorable reputation . . .
April 1, 2008 - Laura McKnight Named Top 40 Employment Super Lawyer
Laura McKnight was among the top 40 vote-getters in the area of employment law in the state of Minnesota . . .
Jan 8, 2008 - Bassford Remele Rising Stars
They're young, hard-working and talented . . .
Jan 8, 2008 - Top 100 Minnesota Women Super Lawyers
Rebecca Egge Moos, Jeanne H. Unger, Laura J. McKnight and Robin Ann Williams have been included in Minnesota Law & Politics' Top 100 Women Super Lawyers listing . . .
Oct 17, 2007 - Charles Lundberg to Speak on Legal Ethics at Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting
The AIPLA is a 17,000 member, national bar association constituted primarily of intellectual property lawyers in private and corporate practice . . .
Oct 17, 2007 - Mark Whitmore to Speak on Negligent Credentialing Issue
Larson v. Wasemiller and Negligent Credentialing: An Insider's Guide to the Case and Its Implications . . .
Oct 16, 2007 - Brian Sande, Jessica Williams and Mark Bradford to Speak at Insurance Coverage Litigation Seminar
Mr. Sande and Ms. Williams will present "Analysis of Common Types of Insurance Coverage Disputes" ... Mr. Bradford will present "Bad Faith Litigation" . . .
Aug 10, 2007 - Nineteen Bassford Remele Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers
Only five percent of Minnesota lawyers are selected as Super Lawyers . . .
July 26, 2007 - Edward Fox Elected A Member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Composed of leaders in the legal community, FDCC membership is limited and selective . . .
July 24, 2007 - Michael Klutho and Christopher Morris to Speak at Credit and Collection Industry's Annual Conference
ACA International is the voice of the credit and collection industry . . .
June 26, 2007 - John Anderson Recertified as Civil Trial Specialist
A rigorous approval process to establish full qualification for reliable experience and skills in their specialty area . . .
June 1, 2007 - Robin Ann Williams Elected to Board of Central Minnesota Legal Services
Provides civil legal services to low income persons in 21 counties in Central Minnesota . . .
April 16, 2007 - Gregory Bulinski Selected as an Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer
Criteria includes leadership in the profession, involvement in major cases ... performance of significant public service . . .

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