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February 23, 2010 - Rebecca Egge Moos to Co-Chair 2010 Medical Malpractice Conference
Jointly sponsored by the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, and Minnesota Association for Justice . . .
May 1, 2009 - Kevin Hickey to Present on ERISA Liens
At the annual Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident seminar. Kevin Hickey, Jan Gunderson and Jeffrey Mulder authored chapters . . .
November 3, 2008 - Charles Lundberg Publishes Article on Appellate Voting
"An easy guide to voting for judges" was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune . . .
October 9, 2008 - Bassford Remele Client Obtains Summary Judgment in Strict Products Liability Case
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota granted summary judgment pursuant to Minnesota's distributor immunity statute . . .
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

February 11, 2010 - Stanford Hill Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
ABOTA is an elite organization of accomplished trial lawyers who are deemed by members to be of high personal character and honorable reputation . . .
January 12, 2010 - Bassford Remele Rising Stars
They're young, hard-working and talented . . .
January 12, 2010 - David Camarotto Elected Shareholder
Mr. Camarotto focuses his practice on practice on construction litigation, product liability, professional liability, personal injury and general liability . . .
November 20, 2009 - Christopher Morris Discusses HCBA Agenda with Minnesota Lawyer
HCBA President Morris reveals his agenda for the 8,400 member association . . .
November 20, 2009 - Bassford Remele Welcomes New Associates
Nicole A. Delaney and Matthew J. Mahoney . . .
September 21, 2009 - Patrick Sauter Receives MDLA Award
Mr. Sauter received the 2009 MDLA President's Award . . .
September 16, 2009 - 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 . . .
August 7, 2009 - Twenty-two Attorneys Selected to the Super Lawyers List; Lewis Remele Named Top Point Getter
A comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding Minnesota attorneys. Only five percent of Minnesota lawyers are selected as Super Lawyers . . .
July 27, 2009 - Christopher Morris Inducted as Hennepin County Bar Association President
Mr. Morris becomes the 91st president of the 8,400 member HCBA . . .
July 15, 2009 - Louis Speltz Becomes Member of Council on Litigation Management
Attorneys are nominated based upon reputation and may become members by invitation only . . .
July 8, 2009 - Lewis Remele Named Minneapolis Best Lawyers Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year
This honor is based on a particularly high level of recognition from fellow attorneys . . .
June 12, 2009 - 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 six consecutive year . . .
June 12, 2009 - Mark Bradford Named Up and Coming Attorney
Criteria for selection includes leadership, professional accomplishment and service to the legal community . . .
May 23, 2009 - Edward Fox Recertified as MSBA Civil Trial Specialist
Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Minnesota State Bar Association of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law . . .
April 15, 2009 - Firm Receives United Way Award
United Way's Fast and Fabulous Award, with 100% Firm participation . . .
April 1, 2009 - Lewis Remele and Alan Silver Chosen to Top 40 Business Litigation List
Selected to 2009 Minnesota Top 40 Business Litigation Super Lawyers List . . .
March 30, 2009 - Firm Elects Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
March 30, 2009 - Patrick Sauter 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 . . .
February 24, 2009 - Frederick Finch Nominated to the American Bar Association Board of Governors
The ABA is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world . . .
February 24, 2009 - Bassford Remele Welcomes Four Associates
Jonathan Marquet, Stephen Aggergaard, Janine Luhtala and Jeffrey Mulder . . .
December 22, 2008 - Stephen Plunkett Appointed to DRI Law Institute
Responsible for the creation and direction of seminars . . .
December 22, 2008 - Andrew Marshall Elected to ABOTA
Elite organization of accomplished trial lawyers who are of high personal character and honorable reputation . . .
September 19, 2008 - Kelly Putney Elected to MDLA Board of Directors
An association dedicated to serving the needs of lawyers engaging primarily in the defense and trial of civil disputes . . .
August 12, 2008 - Rebecca Egge Moos Named a Twin Cities Woman to Watch
Selected by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for her professional achievements, leadership qualities and drive . . .
May 9, 2008 - Shanda Pearson Named Up & Coming Attorney
Criteria for selection includes leadership, professional accomplishment and service to the legal community . . .
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 - Laura McKnight Selected as Top 40 Employment Lawyer
List of Top 40 Employment Super Lawyers by Minnesota Law & Politics . . .

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