Come On, Let’s Be Reasonable An interesting case came down earlier this week from the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  In Melanie Michael v. Education Management Corporation, a former sonography student brought a disability discrimination/failure to accommodate claim against Education Management Corporation d/b/a Argosy University (“Argosy”) under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The student suffers from [...]

On January 11, 2012 Lenny Segal moderated a CLE program on using social media to generate business.  The program, which was sponsored by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Practice Management & Marketing Section, was held during the lunch hour at Cooper Restaurant in St. Louis Park.  For more information, see: http://www.mnbar.org/sections/practice-mgmt-marketing/01-11-12.html  

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The National Labor Relations Board announced on December 23, 2011, that it was again postponing the effective date of its new rule requiring most private sector employers to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.  Covered employers now have until April 30, 2012, to post the required notice. [...]

Federal Judge Asks NLRB to Delay New Posting Requirement

December 23, 2011

The battle over the National Labor Relations Board’s new rule requiring most private sector employers to post a notice by January 31, 2012, informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act has taken another turn.  On December 19, 2011, a federal Judge asked the NLRB to delay enforcement of the new rule.  [...]

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2012 marks Jeff Oberman’s 15th straight year of receiving the highest possible professional rating from his peers

December 22, 2011

Jeff Oberman has been rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® for the 15th straight year. This is the highest rating that can be earned by an attorney.  It is the result of a Peer Review Rating™ process that is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbell®, which rates attorneys in both their ethical behavior and the quality of [...]

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Leonard Segal Quoted in Minnesota Lawyer Newspaper Concerning Risks of Office Parties

December 19, 2011

Leonard Segal was interviewed for an article that appears in the December 19, 2011, issue of Minnesota Lawyer.  The article, entitled “Can’t wait for the office party? Don’t read this,” addresses various employment risks associated with a company’s holiday party.  The article, which is the lead story on the front page of the newspaper, includes [...]

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Jeff Oberman to Author Chapter in Business Law Deskbook in 2012

December 19, 2011

In 2012, Minnesota CLE will be publishing Business Law Deskbook, The OnGoing Business.  Jeff has agreed to write a chapter on employment contracts.  In addition to writing this chapter, Jeff will be participating in a related course for business lawyers.

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On December 12, 2011, Leonard Segal Was on the Faculty For “Social Media in the Workplace,” a CLE Program Sponsored by Minnesota CLE

December 13, 2011

Social media and its intersection with the workplace is as hot of an employment law topic as can be found today.  While the law in this area is in its infancy, it is rapidly developing.  On December 12, 2011, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education presented a timely and fun program entitled “Social Media in the Workplace.” [...]

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Oberman Thompson & Segal Has Moved – Same Building, New Suite Number

December 4, 2011

Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC has moved its office to the 17th floor of the One Financial Building.  All of our contact information remains the same, except that we are now in Suite 1700.

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Act Fast, This Is A Limited Time Offer

November 4, 2011

That’s what Karl Bjorkman (“Bjorkman”) probably learned the hard way on October 31, 2011, when the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued its opinion affirming the district court’s dismissal of his breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims against his former employer, Arctic Cat, Inc. (“Arctic”). Bjorkman worked for Arctic at its Thief River Falls, MN [...]

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On November 2, 2011, Leonard Segal Answered Commonly Asked Employment Law Questions

November 3, 2011

On November 2, 2011, Minnesota CLE hosted “The Complete Lawyer: Answers to 101 Questions Asked by Your Clients, Family and Friends.”  Lenny Segal presented the employer perspective at a session entitled: “Workplace Law: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives.”  During their session, Lenny and his co-presenter addressed commonly asked employment law questions from both the employer and [...]

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Forman Co-Presented A CLE – Remedies: Views from a Lawyer and a Financial Expert

October 29, 2011

On October 28, 2011 Jamie Forman co-presented a CLE program entitled “Remedies: Views from a Lawyer and a Financial Expert”.  This CLE focused on financial expert assistance in cases where financial remedies (legal and equitable) are sought. The program was held at William Mitchell College of Law as part of the Alumni CLE Series.

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Pay Attention! You Are Being Sued.

October 11, 2011

In the case of Chapman v. Burton, et al., the Minnesota Court of Appeals provided yet another harsh example of what can happen when you ignore a Complaint, and believe that someone else is “taking care of matters…”  As part of a complex real estate transaction, defendant Kristopher C. Howard (“Howard”) convinced Renee C. Burton [...]

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UPDATE: NLRB Delays Union Rights Posting Requirement Until January 31, 2012

October 7, 2011

On October 5, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board announced that it was postponing by 2½ months the effective date of its new rule requiring most private sector employers to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.  You can see my previous blog entries regarding the new rule [...]

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