Federal Trade Commission Proposes New Regulation Regarding Noncompete Agreements
The FTC has proposed a new regulation that would ban the use of noncompete agreements in employment. Read it here. A noncompete agreement is a contractual agreement between an employer ...
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SJJ Expands Policyholders’ Rights Again at the Minnesota Court of Appeals
SJJ attorneys Tim Johnson and Alex Jadin won another important case for Minnesota policyholders today at the Court of Appeals in K & R Landholdings v. Auto-Owners Insurance. Just last year, SJJ won Poehler v. Cincinnati at the Minnesota Supreme Court which held that Minnesota policyholders are entitled to interest on an insurance appraisal award when an insurance company undervalues…
Tips to File a Property Insurance Claim
Though we all like to believe that our homes are going to last forever, the truth is that losses like hail, wind, fire, and theft do happen in our area. Homeowners insurance protects people from having to pay directly for costly repairs when a loss occurs. This is why all homeowners should have an insurance policy. Unfortunately, in times of…
Construction Defect Litigation: Construction Delays
When a declarant, developer, general contractor, or subcontractor works on a property, they are required to do their work correctly. This means following building codes and product manufacturer’s instructions, and using the skill and care one would expect a reasonably prudent builder to use. Errors and resulting damages arising from improper work must be properly repaired. If a builder refuses…
What Not To Do When Filing a Property Insurance Claim
Though you may not realize it, filing an insurance claim is a legal process. Do it correctly and you are more likely to get the funds needed to make necessary repairs to your property. If you don’t, however, you could end up having to pay for repairs out of pocket. Here’s a list of common mistakes to avoid: Don’t clean…
Collecting Interest on an Appraisal Award
In 2017, SJJ won an important case before the Minnesota Supreme Court that allows property owners to collect pre-award interest on insurance appraisal awards in Poehler v. Cincinnati. While the Court found that interest was due on appraisal awards, it did not answer another important question: how much interest is due? Pre-award interest on appraisal awards comes from a Minnesota…
Congratulations to Tim Johnson
Roeder Smith Jadin, PLLC is proud to announce that Tim Johnson has joined the firm’s partnership. Tim’s tenure at the Firm has been nothing short of exemplary. His successes include numerous sizeable awards for his clients; successful appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Iowa Court of Appeals;…