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Beth L. LaCanne
Attorney
Beth L. LaCanne
Attorney
Employment, General Liability, Professional Liability/Claim Prevention
Construction Industry, Health Care Industry, Insurance Industry, Non-Profit Organizations Industry
Overview
Ms. LaCanne is a litigator focusing her practice in the areas of employment litigation/advice, professional liability, and general liability.
Ms. LaCanne brings broad legal knowledge and litigation skills in the areas of employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, health law, employment law, and professional licensure to her clients. She represents employers and businesses regarding violations of local, state and federal discrimination and wage statutes in court and administrative agencies. She also advises clients faced with accommodation requests, difficult employees, and terminations.
Ms. LaCanne has experience in all aspects of litigation, including preparing initial case evaluations and strategy, conducting and defending depositions, and researching, drafting, and arguing dispositive motions. Ms. LaCanne has obtained summary judgment on several cases through her exceptional research and writing skills. She was a critical member of the team that established legal precedent in the area of insurance agent liability in Wisconsin. She is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Ms. LaCanne graduated magna cum laude from Hamline University School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor on the Hamline Law Review. During law school, Ms. LaCanne gained invaluable experience in the employment arena while externing at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Prior to joining Bassford Remele, Ms. LaCanne served as a law clerk in the Fourth Judicial District to the Honorable Diane B. Bratvold (prior to her appointment to the Minnesota Court of Appeals) and the Honorable Ivy S. Bernhardson.
Ms. LaCanne serves as Vice President of the Hennepin County Bar Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. LaCanne is also an appointed member to the Commission on Judicial Selection for the Tenth Judicial District.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Education
- Hamline University School of Law J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
- Dean’s List
- Merit Scholarship
- CALI Awards: Civil Procedure II; Legal Research and Writing III; Secured Transactions
- Hamline Law Review, Associate Editor
- Winona State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1999
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
Clerkships
- Minnesota Fourth Judicial District, the Honorable Diane B. Bratvold and the Honorable Ivy S. Bernhardson, Judicial Law Clerk, 2015-2016
- Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, Law Clerk, 2014-2015
EXPERIENCE
Representative Cases
Co-authored briefing that resulted in a favorable decision in a case of first impression at the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Emer’s Camper Corral, LLC and Alderman, 943 N.W.2d 513 (Wis. 2020), which involved the alleged negligence of an insurance agent procuring insurance on behalf of a client.
Obtained a substantial settlement on behalf of a client who experienced discrimination on the basis of their race at their place of employment.
Successfully defended a healthcare client in a charge of disability discrimination in relation to an employment accommodations matter, obtaining a Finding of No Probable Cause.
Successfully defended a healthcare client in a charge of employment race discrimination, obtaining a Finding of No Probable Cause.
Successfully defended a hospitality and restaurant client in an investigation by the Minneapolis Office of Civil Rights involving the client’s compliance with the City’s Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
NEWS & EVENTS
Bassford Remele | Upcoming Events and Newsletters
2025 The Work Week with Bassford Remele: Annual Employment Law Seminar Tuesday, October 28,...
Beth LaCanne to Present at AGC Mini Summit
Bassford Remele attorney Beth LaCanne will present on the latest changes in employment and...
Bassford Remele Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Bassford Remele is proud to announce that thirty-two attorneys have been named to the Minnesota...
Bassford Brief: Avoiding the Employment Law Hot Seat
The Bassford Brief: Legal Issues for Lawyers | Attorney at Law Magazine | July 2025 Avoiding the...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Employment Law Changes | 6/30/25
The Work Week with Bassford Remele June 30, 2025 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Civil Rights Fraud Initiative | 5/27/25
The Work Week with Bassford Remele May 27, 2025 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Wage Theft | 4/21/25
The Work Week with Bassford Remele April 21, 2025 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Paid Family and Medical Leave | 3/17/25
The Work Week with Bassford Remele March 17, 2025 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Exemptions Under the FLSA | 2/10/25
The Work Week with Bassford Remele February 10, 2025 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
Bassford Brief: Your Client's Reimbursement Rights When Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas
The Bassford Brief: Legal Issues for Lawyers | Attorney at Law Magazine | Vol. 13, No. 11 |...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Worker Classification | 12/16/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele December 16, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Overtime Eligibility and FCRA Compliance | 11/18/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele November 18, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Election Season | 11/4/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele November 4, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
Danielle Fitzsimmons and Beth LaCanne to Present on New Employment Laws
Two esteemed members of Bassford Remele's employment team will be presenting at an important...
Bassford Brief: A Law Firm's Guide for Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas Served on Clients
The Bassford Brief: Legal Issues for Lawyers | Attorney at Law Magazine | Vol. 13, No. 9 |...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Canine Colleagues | 9/16/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele September 16, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Hiring Independent Contractors | 8/19/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele August 19, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
26 Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
Bassford Remele is proud to announce that 26 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025...
Bassford Brief: Amendments to Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time Law
The Bassford Brief: Legal Issues for Lawyers | Attorney at Law Magazine | Vol. 13, No. 7 | July...
Twenty-Nine Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers Lists; Lew Remele is Top Vote-Getter
Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that Lewis Remele is the top vote-getter in the 2024...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | MHRA and Non-Compete Ban | 7/8/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele July 8, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Legislative Changes | 5/28/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele May 28, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
Jeffrey Klobucar and Beth LaCanne: Subpoena Survival Skills
Business Builders: How-to Articles In Areas Critical to Business Growth | Upsize Magazine |...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Overtime Eligibility | 4/29/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele April 29, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week | Non-Competes and Employment Discrimination | 4/22/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele April 22, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
Women in the Law | Beth LaCanne
Celebrating Women in the Law | Beth LaCanne What advice would you give to young women aspiring to...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Worker Classification | 3/18/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele March 18, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week with...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Whistleblower | 2/19/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele February 19, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
Bassford Remele Hosts Construction Summit
2024 Annual Construction Law Summit Join us for Bassford Remele's 2024 Annual Construction Law...
Danielle Fitzsimmons and Beth LaCanne Present Advanced Leave Topics
Bassford Remele Shareholder Danielle Fitzsimmons and Attorney Beth LaCanne will present "Advanced...
Legal Foundations: Slander of Title: The Counter-Punch to a Mechanic's Lien
Legal Foundations | "Slander of Title": The Counter-Punch to a Mechanic's Lien | Associated General...
Legal Foundations: Don't Show Me The Money
Legal Foundations | Don't Show Me The Money | Associated General Contractors of Minnesota | January...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Labor Standards Boards | 1/22/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele January 22, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | ESST and Pay History | 1/2/24
The Work Week with Bassford Remele January 2, 2024 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Paid Sick and Safe Leave | 10/16/23
The Work Week with Bassford Remele October 16, 2023 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
Beth LaCanne Presents Employment Legislative Updates
Beth LaCanne will present "Minnesota Legislative Updates" with Insperity on Tuesday, July 25,...
Janine Loetscher, Jeffrey Mulder and Beth LaCanne Contribute to Insurance Law Deskbook
Janine Loetscher, Jeffrey Mulder and Beth LaCanne were contributors to the Minnesota Insurance...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | The PUMP Act | 4/24/23
The Work Week with Bassford Remele April 24, 2023 Welcome to another edition of The Work Week...
The Work Week with Bassford Remele | Wage Theft | 03/20/23
The Work Week with Bassford Remele March 20, 2023 Welcome to The Work Week with Bassford Remele....
Beth LaCanne Appointed to the Commission on Judicial Selection
The Minnesota Supreme Court has appointed Beth LaCanne to serve a four-year term on the Commission...
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC
Professional Achievements
- Commission on Judicial Selection for the Tenth Judicial District, appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court, 2023-present
Bar Associations
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Civil Litigation Section
- Construction Law Section
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Hennepin County Bar Foundation
- Vice President, 2025-present
- Secretary, 2024-2025
- Treasurer, 2023-2024
- Board Member, 2022-present
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Washington County Bar Association
Professional Associations
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- Editorial Committee, 2022-present
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Association of Women Contractors
- Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
- Defense Research Institute
Civic Involvement
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer Attorney, 2023-present
- Tubman
- William Mitchell College of Law, Adjunct Professor and Tutor, 2018-present
ACCOLADES
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law, 2025
- Minnesota Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers, 2021-present
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Publications
- Avoiding the Employment Law Hot Seat, co-author with D. Fitzsimmons, Attorney at Law Magazine, July 2025
- Understanding Your Client's Reimbursement Rights When Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas, co-author with J. Klobucar, Attorney at Law Magazine, Vol. 13, No. 11, November 2024
- The Family and Medical Leave Act and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time Law, co-author with D. Fitzsimmons, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education The Employment Law 60 Seminar, October 2024
- The Risky Business of Hiring Independent Contractors, co-author with J. Loetscher, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, October 2024
- A Law Firm's Guide for Responding to Third-Party Subpoenas Served on Clients, co-author with J. Klobucar, Attorney at Law Magazine,
- Amendments to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Law, co-author with D. Fitzsimmons, Attorney at Law Magazine, Vol. 13, No. 6, July 2024
- New Legislative Changes to Earned Sick and Safe Time Impacting the Construction Industry, author, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, June 2024
- Subpoena Survival Skills, co-author with J. Klobucar, Upsize, May 2024
- "Slander of Title": The Counter-Punch to a Mechanic's Lien, author, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, January 2024
- The Changing Workplace, author, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, October 2023
- Tightening the Screws on Wage Theft: Minnesota’s Wage Theft Prevention Act, author, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, June, 9, 2023
- Preparing for the Legalization of Marijuana, author, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, June 2 and June 29, 2023
- Construction Litigation Coverage, co-author, Chapter 20 Update, Minnesota Insurance Deskbook, Minnesota State Bar Association, 5th Ed., 2023
The Work Week with Bassford Remele
- Special Session Delivers Small but Notable Changes to Employment Laws, author, June 30, 2025
- Supreme Court Settles Standard of Proof to Determine Exemptions under the FLSA, author, February 10, 2025
- When Reality Gets Real: NLRB's Love Is Blind Case Highlights The Importance Of Proper Worker Classification, author, December 16, 2024
- Overtime Overreach? Court Halts DOL's Final Rule Expanding Eligibility For Overtime, author, November 18, 2024
- Votes, Views, and Office Truces: An Employer's Guide to Election Season and Political Talk, author, November 4, 2024
- Canine Colleagues: Are Service Dogs a Reasonable Accommodation?, author, September 16, 2024
- The Risky Business of Hiring Independent Contractors, author, August 19, 2024
- Amendments to the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Uncertainty of the FTC's Non-Compete Ban, author, July 8, 2024
- Another Record Year For Legislative Changes, author, May 28, 2024
- Overtime Eligibility Expanding to Include More Employees Under DOL Final Rule, author, April 29, 2024
- Non-Competes and New Standards for Employment Discrimination, co-author, April 22, 2024
- Worker Classification: The New DOL Final Rule, Current State Law, and Propose Changed to Minnesota’s Construction Classification Law, co-author, March 18, 2024
- A Whistleblower Claim Under The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Does Not Require Retaliatory Intent, author, February 19, 2024
- Labor Standards Boards: A New Trend Targeting The Workplace, author, January 22, 2024
- January 2024 Is A Monumental Moment For Minnesota Employers, author, January 2, 2024
- It's the Final Countdown...To Mandatory Paid Sick and Safe Leave, author, October 16, 2023
- Employer Obligations Related to Employees Expressing Breastmilk, author, April 24, 2023
- Increasing Prosecution of Employers for Wage Theft, author, March 20, 2023
Seminars
- Latest Changes in Employment and Contracting Issues, presenter, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Mini Summit, July 22, 2025
- Text Rx: Navigating Risks & Best Practices in Healthcare Communications, presenter, Bassford Remele Health Care Seminar, June 19, 2025
- Employment and Labor Market Trends: What's Next for Construction?, co-presenter, Bassford Remele 2025 Annual Construction Law Summit, February 6, 2025
- The Family and Medical Leave Act and Minnesota Earned Safe and Sick Time, co-presenter, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education The Employment Law 60 Seminar, October 30, 2024
- Advanced Leave Topics: Requirements for 2 Special Situations, co-presenter, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education How to Manage Leave Requests in Minnesota Seminar, January 31, 2024
- Minnesota Employment Legislative Update, presenter, Insperity, July 25, 2023
- Getting Into The Weeds: Navigating Cannabis Legalization in Minnesota, presenter, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, June 14, 2023