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MSBA’s Commitment to Inclusivity and Equal Justice
MSBA’s Commitment to Inclusivity and Equal Justice — A Statement from the MSBA President — February 12, 2025 — Despite recent national events, the Minnesota State Bar Association remains steadfast in its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the legal community. We believe that the diversity of our membership strengthens …
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Halunen Law attorney Josh Newville offers insight on transgender harassment lawsuit and the state of the law protecting these employees
Minnesota Star Tribune writer Mike Hughlett reports on a transgender harassment case against Walmart in a recent article: “After state ruling against Walmart, transgender man sues over harassment at West St. Paul Store.” The article provides a detailed account of the case and highlights national studies indicating widespread on-the-job harassment of transgender people. It notes …
In recent Legal Reader article, Halunen Law attorney Paul Schinner shares important information for whistleblowers
In his “Whistleblowing 101” article, Halunen Law employment attorney Paul Schinner offers key steps for people to consider when blowing the whistle on illegal workplace activity. These include knowing the laws protecting whistleblowers, taking tangible actions to build your case, and seeing the value of having an experienced employment law attorney at the helm. Worth …
Attorney at Law Magazine publishes Attorney Paul Schinner’s insightful overview, “Whistleblower 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak”
With a successful practice in employment law and False Claims Act cases, Halunen Law attorney Paul Schinner represents whistleblowers who speak up against illegal actions in their workplace. His extensive experience provides real-world insights for his recently published article, “Whistleblower 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak.” Readers will find a useful guide to …
Halunen Law attorney Paul Schinner offers commentary in Bloomberg Law article assessing ambiguities in Trump’s DEI orders
In a recent Bloomberg Law article, “Trump’s DEI Order Creates Murky Fraud Risks for Contractors,” reporter Khorri Atkinson explores a number of issues including the possibility that the False Claims Act could be used against federal contractors if they do not comply with Trump’s recent executive order prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Halunen Law …
Truck Drivers, Couriers, and Delivery Service Workers Beware! You May Be Misclassified
Misclassification in Trucking, Courier, and Delivery Services Employee misclassification is pervasive across the United States, particularly in the trucking, courier services, and delivery industries. Employers frequently classify workers as “independent contractors” (ICs) rather than employees. This allows companies to save millions annually by sidestepping their legal obligations to pay withholding taxes, provide workers’ compensation and …
Halunen Law attorney Susan Coler local counsel to legal team achieving historic $69 million 401(k) ERISA settlement from UnitedHealth Group
In what is believed to be the largest settlement under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), UnitedHealth Group will pay $69 million in a class action case. Whistleblower and plaintiff Kim Snyder claimed UnitedHealth Group failed to remove investments from a poorly performing Wells Fargo 401(k) plan. In so doing, employees …
Halunen Law representing whistleblower in lawsuit against Cornerstone Management Services, LLC, alleging retaliation, wrongful termination, and negligence in resident’s death
MINNEAPOLIS, MN., June 5, 2024: Registered Nurse Benjamin Glubka, Represented by Halunen Law, has sued Cornerstone Management Services, LLC, a privately held commercial and senior living property management company based in Rochester, Minnesota. The whistleblower retaliation case alleges plaintiff Glubka, Director of Nursing at Cornerstone’s Lino Lakes facility, was wrongfully terminated from his position for …
Accomplished attorney and civil rights advocate Joshua Newville joins Halunen Law as Employment Litigation Group Leader
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua (Josh) Newville has joined the Firm to Lead its Employment Litigation Group. A tenacious litigator with more than a decade of experience, he frequently obtains favorable outcomes for those he represents. He is a skilled, thoughtful, and determined professional whose legal acumen and …
Halunen Law files lawsuit alleging Subway failed to protect teenage employee who was sexually abused, assaulted, drugged by registered child sex offender serving as her supervisor
Suit claims damages in excess of $50 million MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Halunen Law has sued Subway Corporation, the $10 billion global restaurant giant, and a Jamestown, North Dakota Subway Franchisee, on behalf of a teenaged former employee, C.S. who alleges she was drugged, sexually abused, and raped by her Subway supervisor—a registered sex offender and convicted …