July 20th, 2010 - Rajkowski Hansmeier Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
Frank J. Rajkowski, Gordon H. Hansmeier, Paul A. Rajkowski, and Kevin F. Gray, shareholders with the Rajkowski Hansmeier law firm in St. Cloud, were recently selected for inclusion in 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Only the top five percent of lawyers in the state are named to this list.
July 16th, 2010 - Slip and Fall Case
Gordon H. Hansmeier, an attorney at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently received excellent results in a jury trial. The case was regarding a slip and fall in Hennepin County with a difficult set of facts. The jury found no negligence on Gordon's client, so the plaintiff received no money
June 21, 2010- Rajkowski Hansmeier Attorney Appointed to the Bench
Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. proudly announces the appointment of William J. Cashman, a shareholder in the firm, to the Seventh Judicial District trial court bench in Stearns County. Bill began his work there on June 18, 2010. He is the third shareholder from Rajkowski Hansmeier in the past 8 years to be appointed to the bench.
Bill graduated from St. John's University in 1982 with a Bachelors of Science degree before enrolling in William Mitchell College of Law. He obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1987. After practicing in Minneapolis for one year he returned to his hometown of St. Cloud and joined the Rajkowski Hansmeier law firm.
Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. will continue to be responsive to client needs and provide quality representation. The firm's hard work and high integrity enable it to provide responsible candidates for such appointments.
To see the article on Bill's swearing in ceremony please visit: www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article
April 14, 2010 - Personal Injury case
Troy A. Poetz, an attorney at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently won a jury trial concerning an August 2007 auto accident. Troy represented the defendant in the case, the jury found that the plaintiff did not meet the Minnesota statutory tort threshold and therefore received no money.
April 7, 2010 - Sibley County Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Personal Liability Case
Paul A. Rajkowski and Matt W. Moehrle, attorneys at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently drafted and argued a motion for summary judgment regarding a personal liability case that allegedly occurred when a sled being towed by a pick up collided with a tree causing significant injuries to the passenger of the sled. Plaintiff sued the driver of the pick up and the owner. The motion was brought on behalf of the owner asserting that the owner had no liability as the accident happened outside the State of Minnesota and accordingly the Safety Responsibility Act did not apply. Plaintiff argued that there was a principal-agent relationship between the driver and the owner or alternatively, a joint enterprise existed. The Court sided with the owner and granted summary judgment.
March 11, 2010 - Douglas County Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
Frank J. Rajkowski and Jessie L. Sogge, attorneys at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently drafted and argued a motion for summary judgment regarding a slip and fall that allegedly occurred in a grocery store during a snowstorm. The court granted a motion for summary judgment and found there was no duty to warn because this accident happened during the course of an ongoing snowstorm.
March, 2010 - CHIPRA Model Notices Now Available for Employers
On February 2, 2010, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed and released national and state-specific model notices to be used by employers regarding eligibility for premiums assistance under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA). This makes it an ideal time for employers to again review the notice requirements under CHIPRA.
To read entire article: CHIPRA Model Notices Now Available for Employers (see p. 1)
- Article by Lori L. Athmann
March, 2010 - Increased Penalties for Child Labor Violations
Federal child labor rules are established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor rules affecting full- and part-time workers in the private sector and in the federal, state and local governments.
To read entire article: Increased Penalties for Child Labor Violations (see p. 2)
-Article by Jessie L. Sogge
March, 2010 - U.S. DOT Bans Texting While Driving by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published regulatory guidance prohibiting texting while driving by commercial motor vehicle drivers.
To read entire article: U.S. DOT Bans Texting While Driving by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers (see p. 3)
-Article by Paul A. Rajkowski
February 15, 2010 - Wright County Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Insurance Coverage Case
Thomas G. Jovanovich and Matthew W. Moehrle, an attorney at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently argued a motion for summary judgment regarding insurance coverage for defective workmanship in a construction project. The court found that there was no duty to defend or indemnify on the part of the insurance company.
February 11, 2010 - LeSueur County Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
Frank J. Rajkowski and Jessie L. Sogge, attorneys at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently argued a motion for summary judgment regarding a slip and fall that allegedly occurred in a grocery store during construction work. The court granted a motion for summary judgment due to the open and obvious nature of the condition and the judge found no duty to warn.
February 2010 - Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Case Law
A recent case decided by the Minnesota Supreme Court informs land use practitioners and their clients to verify that actions taken by Minnesota governmental agencies and/or departments are supported by the relevant statutory law.
To read entire article: Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Case Law
-Article by Eric S. Oelrich
February 10, 2010 - Hansmeier Attorney Reappointed to the Standing Committee
William J. Cashman, an attorney with Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN was reappointed to the Standing Committee for Administration of No-Fault Arbitration for another four-year term. The term will end on December 31, 2013.
February 3, 2010 - Rajkowski Hansmeier Attorney Participates in Legal Issues For Small Business Owners Seminar
Susan M. Kadlec, an attorney with Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN is scheduled to participate in the February 16, 2010 Legal Issues For Small Business Owners Seminar. Attorneys will be presenting on contracts and leases, employment law, and intellectual property.
For more information or to register please visit:
www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies/ceo/events.asp
January 26, 2010 - Cass County Judge Grants Summary Judgment on Spoliation
Kevin F. Gray and Kristi D. Stanislawski, attorneys at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently argued a motion for summary judgment regarding water infiltration at a townhome project. The court granted a motion for summary judgment on the basis of spoliation of evidence as the defendants were not given the opportunity to inspect the property before repairs were made.
January 14, 2010 - Willmar Judge Grants Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
Paul A. Rajkowski and Jessie L. Sogge, attorneys at Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in St. Cloud, MN recently argued a motion for summary judgment regarding a slip and fall that allegedly occurred because a dog cut the Plaintiff off on a sidewalk. The court granted a motion for summary judgment as the dog bite statue does not apply because the focus of the dog was not directed toward the Plaintiff.
