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Case Analysis: Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the exercise of specific personal jurisdiction over Ford arising out of an auto accident in Minnesota.
We write regarding a recent decision issued by the Minnesota Supreme Court on a topic that has generated significant motion practice and commentary over the past few years: specific personal jurisdiction.
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Client Win: Greene Espel Client is Declared U.S. Citizen
Mark Esqueda, an American citizen and military veteran born in Texas and raised in Minnesota, was twice denied a US passport by the United States government after it questioned his citizenship.
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2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Include 18 Greene Espel Attorneys
Super Lawyers has released its 2019 list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and 18 of Greene Espel’s 31 lawyers were selected, including three attorneys—Cliff Greene, Jeanette Bazis, and Matt Forsgren—named to the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers List.
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Holley Horrell and Faris Rashid Named Up & Coming Lawyers by Minnesota Lawyer
Greene Espel PLLP proudly applauds Holley Horrell and Faris Rashid who were named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2019 “Up & Coming Lawyer” list.
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Eight Greene Espel Attorneys Named North Star Lawyers for Pro Bono Service
Greene Espel PLLP congratulates attorneys Caitlinrose Fisher, Matthew Forsgren, Jenny Gassman-Pines, Holley Horrell, Ginny McCalmont, Katherine Swenson, Anna Tobin, and Kevin Zhao on being named North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) for pro bono work done in 2018.
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Client Win: Greene Espel client Cargill wins First Circuit appeal
On May 13, 2019, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the dismissal of a $22 million wrongful-death lawsuit brought against Greene Espel client Cargill, Incorporated.
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Press Mention: Jenny Gassman-Pines Represents Client Against US Government on Citizenship Challenges
Mark Esqueda, an American citizen and military veteran born in Texas and raised in Minnesota, is in a fight with the United States government after it questioned his citizenship when he twice applied for a US passport.
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Greene Espel Recognized Among Top Firms in 2019 Chambers USA
The 2019 edition of Chambers USA recognized litigation and investigations boutique Greene Espel PLLP in the general commercial litigation practice category. In addition, Chambers individually recognized Jeanette Bazis and Cliff Greene.
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John Baker Receives Award from International Municipal Lawyers Association
Greene Espel’s volunteer work on behalf of local governments was again recognized by the International Municipal Lawyers Association, which granted one of its 2019 Amicus Service Awards for two amicus briefs to the United States Supreme Court filed by Greene Espel attorneys. The award was presented to John M. Baker, counsel on record in both cases.
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Sam Clark Rejoins Greene Espel
Litigation boutique Greene Espel PLLP is pleased to announce that Sam Clark has rejoined its team of litigators, counselors, and investigators.
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Press mentions: Amran Farah Featured in "Hennepin Lawyer"
January's issue of "Hennepin Lawyer" spotlights one of Greene Espel's newest attorneys, Amran Farah, on the ten things she loves about being an attorney.
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Greene Espel Joins ABA Campaign to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being in the Legal Community
Greene Espel PLLP is proud to announce that the firm has redoubled on its efforts to reduce substance use disorders and mental health distress in the legal community by committing to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Well-Being Pledge & Campaign.
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Greene Espel Named to BTI Client Service A-Team 2019
Greene Espel PLLP has again been named among top firms for client performance by BTI Client Service A-Team 2019. The report identifies law firms singled out by clients as best at client service.
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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Greene Espel and Five of its Lawyers
Greene Espel and five of its attorneys were recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2019, the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys.
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Chris Schmitter Named Chief of Staff to Governor-elect Tim Walz
Greene Espel attorney Chris Schmitter named Chief of Staff to Governor-elect Tim Walz.
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"Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal" Highlights Greene Espel’s Voting Day Policy
Greene Espel PLLP’s voting day policy—up to a half-day of paid time off to vote in a general election for all employees—was highlighted in a Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal article on “How Twin Cities' businesses encourage employees to vote on Election Day.”
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Greene Espel Secures Top Rankings in "Best Law Firms"
Greene Espel received top national and regional recognition in the 2019 edition of Best Law Firms, an annual guide published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers.
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Greene Espel congratulates Larry Shapiro on his receipt of the Cardozo Society’s 2018 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award
Greene Espel proudly applauds Larry Shapiro, who receives the 2018 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award at the annual Cardozo Society Dinner on November 1, 2018.
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Greene Espel Welcomes New Attorneys
Litigation boutique Greene Espel PLLP is pleased to welcome attorneys Amran Farah and Davida Williams to its team of litigators, counselors, and investigators.
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Congratulations to Greene Espel Alum Nancy Brasel on Federal Judge Confirmation
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