News and Noteworthy
Giving Back – Animal Humane Society Walk for Animal
Our firm is participating in the 2021 Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals—its 50th Anniversary! Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, and critters come to Animal Humane Society in need of a second chance. AHS works tireless to provide life changing care and support...
Brownson, PLLC Obtains Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Victory for Insurer
Brownson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Senior Litigation Attorney Joe Lulic has obtained a ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of a homeowners’ insurer client for a fire loss claim. Significantly, the Court held that the insurer acted properly...
Timothy Garvey Joins Brownson PLLC
Timothy Garvey Joins Brownson PLLC Brownson PLLC is pleased to announce that Timothy L. Garvey has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Tim comes to the firm with a litigation background and a detail - oriented, incisive legal acumen. Tim is a cum laude graduate...
Giving Back – Toys for Tots
This year has undoubtably been tough on all of us and we need to come together more than ever. We are proud to be able to give back to our local community by participating in Toys for Tots. We encourage everyone to do the same! Think of those in need to do something...
Significant Change to Federal Court Rule Impacts Corporate Defendant Depositions
Significant Change to Federal Court Rule Impacts Corporate Defendant Depositions Robert D. Brownson Brownson, PLLC Effective December 1, 2020, the Rule that governs depositions of persons designated by corporations or other organizations to appear under oath and...
Operation Backpack 2020 – Brownson PLLC Proud to Participate!
Brownson PLLC is proud to annually participate in Operation Backpack! Much like most things this year, Operation Backpack will look a little different; however, students still need your help! We are holding our annual school supply drive starting Monday, August 24...
Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia: U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Civil Rights Act of 1964 Protects Gay and Transgender Employees
In a landmark decision on Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applied to discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation, specifically homosexual or transgender status. In doing so,...
Oliver v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Ins. Co.: The Beginning of the End for Poehler?
Last month, the Supreme Court of Minnesota issued its long-awaited opinion in Oliver v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Ins. Co., 939 N.W.2d 749 (Minn. 2020). In Oliver, the Minnesota Supreme Court finally established that the Minnesota Uniform Arbitration Act, and its...
Kristi Brownson and Colleagues Win Summary Judgment on Insurance Coverage in North Dakota
Brownson, PLLC is pleased to report that Managing Shareholder Kristi Brownson, together with Senior Litigation Attorney Joe Lulic, and Attorney Olivia Cooper, have obtained summary judgment for a property and casualty insurer, where Peter D. Welte, the Chief Judge of...
Brownson PLLC Response to COVID-19
To Our Valued Clients, In accordance with Brownson PLLC’s Corporate Business Continuity Plan (“C-BCP”), in its most recent form established on March 21, 2019, Brownson PLLC is dedicated to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of our employees, clients, and...