Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down OSHA’s vaccine mandate that was applicable to employers with more than 100 employees (referred to as the “emergency temporary standard” or “ETS”). Although the Court returned the legal dispute over the rule to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for further consideration, as a practical matter, the ETS […]
Alex Farrell prevailed at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC on behalf of Sorna Corporation. In 2020, Sorna successfully protected the validity of its fundamental patent on medical recording methods and software at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Altamont Software appealed that decision to […]
For the third year in a row, Benchmark Litigation has recognized Joel Schroeder as a Minnesota Labor and Employment Star, one of 39 lawyers in Minnesota to receive the recognition. Best & Flanagan is also ranked as a recommended firm for labor and employment litigation. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. With […]
On Friday, August 20, Best & Flanagan celebrated Do Some Good Day as part of our tradition of giving back to the communities in which we live and practice. This year, we continued our support for St. Stephen’s and House of Charity and their mission of ending homelessness in the Twin Cities. We collected much […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that eleven attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Edition. Based entirely on peer-review, Best Lawyers employs a survey process designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their […]
On July 14, 2021, the Wright County District Court approved a $218,500 settlement agreement between the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District and Best & Flanagan clients Matt and Helene Woods, securing significant policy changes and protections for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students. Best & Flanagan attorneys Amy Conners and Katie Barrett Wiik represented Matt Woods and his mother Helene as […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that Mary Shearen and Jennifer Lammers have been recognized in the latest edition of Chambers High Net Worth. Based on in-depth analysis of client and peer interviews assessing legal ability, client service and diligence, Chambers High Net Worth ranks and recommends professional advisers, lawyers and law firms for […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that fifteen attorneys from the firm have been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list. These attorneys will be recognized in the August issues of Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business. Super Lawyers® recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal […]
Best & Flanagan has been named a 2021 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes an elite group of companies based on employee opinions measuring engagement and satisfaction. Information was collected by Energage, an independent company whose survey analysis included responses from thousands of employees at public, private and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the recognition of eleven attorneys as North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services each year are recognized as North Star Lawyers. In 2020, Best and Flanagan attorneys demonstrated a strong commitment to community […]