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Surviving the Fourth – Crucial Safety Tips

As Americans everywhere gear up for the Fourth of July weekend, those planning on celebrating should first take the time to think about safety. Whether it be a traditional American road trip, or…

By Joe Crumley

/ 2 Jul 2009

Are The Chickens Coming Home To Roost For Allstate?

Interesting that this week Allstate announced they are losing customers. Their revenues are down and they have now vowed to do a better job. Chief Executive Tom Wilson said the insurer was trying to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jul 2009

State And Consumers Will Be Protected Under New False Claims Act

Passed the last week of the session and going into law in August, is the False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA imposes civil penalties for persons who make false or fraudulent claims for payments of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jul 2009

Mr. Franken Goes to Washington!

Humorist Al Franken could finally breathe a sigh of relief after securing election to the U.S Senate by only 312 votes. In what Franken termed a gracious phone call, former Senator Norm Coleman told…

By Joe Crumley

/ 30 Jun 2009

Question of the day: Don't Be Afraid To Ask Your Question

During the month of June, I have been addressing common questions that get asked in our practice. Today’s Question is really advice: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Your Questions. It is imperative to the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Jun 2009

JBS Swift Beef Recalled Due To E.Coli Contamination

This week, The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of 41,280 pounds of beef products are being recalled by JBS Swift Beef Company of Greeley, Colo. because they may be contaminated…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Jun 2009

Recent Drunk Driver Caused Deaths Need To Be A Warning

While highway deaths continue to be reduced, the number of deaths caused by drunk drivers continues to rise. This just isn’t acceptable and needs to be addressed. Last year, 190 people in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jun 2009

Question of the day: How Do I Not Become A Defendant?

During the month of June, I am addressing common questions that get asked in our practice. Today’s Question is: How Do I Not Become A Defendant? In the past I have received phone calls asking me if…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jun 2009

Doctors Will Be Looking At Potential Head Injury With Billy Mays’ Death (Updated 07/02/2009).

We saw it with Natasha Richardson. A death after suffering what seemed like a inconsequential head injury. In that case, there is no doubt that she needed immediate medical care. Apparently, on…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jun 2009

Does Bachmann Support Herself?

The US Census is underway at this time. One of the results of the numbers is the distribution of congressional seats for each state. There is again discussion that Minnesota could lose a one of it’s…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Jun 2009

Bully Attacks On The Increase While New Law Is Vetoed

The last day of the legislative session, I was over at the capitol watching a couple of bills. A bill that came up, which I didn’t know much about, was the anti-bullying bill. It’s intent was to add…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Jun 2009

Worries On The Rise That This Is Becoming Another Deadly Weekend On Minnesota Roads

Memorial day weekend was a tragic one in Minnesota as eleven people were killed. Unfortunately, the last weekend of June is also seeing a increased number of road deaths. The scary numbers are that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Jun 2009