Thirteen Issues. Thirteen Losses. And Then Almost $1M Collected.
Bench-trial judgment affirmed on all 13 issues in the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals—then we recovered on the supersedeas bond and got paid.
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Minnesota Court Records Are Now Online
The day has finally (sorta) arrived! Minnesota Court records, with the actual documents on file with the Court, are now online (kinda). The new system is called Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) and can be accessed here. The “sorta/kinda” part is due to the system being rolled out in three phases. We are in Phase 1. Right now, you need…
Has COVID-19 Caused a Contract Breach?
Most commercial contracts contain a Force Majeure (or, “act of god”) clause that excuses performance under the contract if there is an event that is beyond the parties’ control that makes it difficult or impossible to honor the contract. “Force Majeure” literally means “superior force.” Typical Force Majeure clauses, although each one is usually different, include language somewhat like the…
Attorney Mark K. Thompson of MKT Law Appears on Super Lawyers’ 2020 List
From 2005 to 2008, Mark K. Thompson was selected to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, an accomplishment shared by only 2.5% of attorneys. This year, he has been named to the main Super Lawyers’ list and designated as a top-rated business litigation attorney in Minneapolis, MN. This impressive feat indicates Thompson’s high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement as our…
Shareholder, Member & Partnership Disputes in Minneapolis
Do you suspect your business partner is stealing money from the company’s bank account? Are jobs you should be getting not being signed up and you think are diverted somewhere else? Does it seem like your partner is taking more than his fair share in expenses, perks or draws? Or maybe your partner isn’t pulling his weight like you agreed…
Small Bar Sued for Staff Tip Sharing & Wrongful Termination
A former bartender/server for a small, family-owned bar in a small town in rural Minnesota sued the owners in outstate Minnesota for 1.) requiring its staff to share gratuities, 2.) conversion, 3.) unjust enrichment, 4.) a Whistleblower Act violation, and 5.) wrongful termination. Faced with more litigation than they had ever encountered in their lives, the owners turned to MKT…
Happy New Year – Unless You Log in Remotely…
Some things about practicing law are the same wherever you may roam. See the following from a Solicitor’s blog: Legal Orange.http://legalorange.wordpress.com Originally posted on Legal Orange: So rather than live in fear of the “To Do’s” mounting up as I am out of the office I decided to log in remotely. Bad idea. There was almost 200 things to do.…
Can’t Recall One Like This Before? Honestly, I Just Don’t Remember? Or Have Any Idea…
I got a nice win this week I really wasn’t expecting. I always try to keep my client’s expectations low, realistic, but low. I find I can meet or exceed their expectations that way and keep them happier. In this business, you cannot over-promise just to get a case signed up and then never deliver what you promised. Well, I…
Knowing is Not Quite Half the Battle
A guest post from my law clerk. Next up, we’ll get the new attorney to write one. Scott’s writing below is kind (and well done), even if he does call me old. Your check is docked! My name is Scott Jurchisin, and I am the new law clerk at MKT Law. I went to college at Hamline University, where I…
A New Desk (a new attorney too)
My new desk is finally complete! It was supposed to be for my new law clerk (who isn’t very new any more) and was going to be done back in May–Five months later: TA-DA! Now that I’ve hired my first Associate Attorney (more later) I’ll just say it’s for the new attorney. Just to be special, ya know? Now that…