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Jozwiak Joins Minnesota Legal Aid Board of Directors

April 1, 2019 - Firm partner Christopher Jozwiak was recently elected to the Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Board of Directors. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, or MMLM, is a non-profit organization that provides legal representation and counseling to low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable citizens. With 69 attorneys speaking over 17 different languages, MMLM advocates for the legal rights of disadvantaged people in the community. MMLM hosts many fundraising initiatives in the community through The Fund for Legal Aid to generate support for their services.

Jozwiak Presents on Bullying; Wanta Leads Panel on Consumer Law

March 7, 2019 – Firm partners Chris Jozwiak and Shawn Wanta presented at separate CLEs on key issues in employment law and consumer law respectively. Shawn's panel discussed the TCPA, FCRA and other commonly litigated consumer claims and traps to avoid. Chris and fellow panelists discussed bullying in the workplace.

Navarro, Massie Discuss Medical Cannabis and Workplace Rights; Thome Presents on Employment Investigations

February 12, 2019 – Last week, firm attorneys Cassie Navarro and Dustin Massie spoke to members of the MLBA about the legal rights of employees who have been prescribed medical cannabis. Separately, Joni Thome presented to Minnesota employment law practitioners on conducting effective workplace investigations.

Employee Protections for Medical Cannabis? Massie Talks to Nevada Morning Radio

February 4, 2019 – Last week, Dustin Massie spoke to Michael Castner of KXNT 840 AM Radio in Las Vegas, Nevada, about laws concerning medical cannabis in the workplace.

Nelson Schaffer Article Published in Nevada’s NJA Advocate

January 22, 2019 – Kaarin Nelson Schaffer's article on litigating employment cases was published in the January/February 2019 issue of the Nevada Justice Association's Advocate magazine.

Massie To Present on Medical Cannabis at 2019 FBA Rising Professionals Symposium

January 15, 2019 – Firm attorney Dustin Massie is set to present at the Federal Bar Association’s Rising Professionals Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 1-2, 2019. This will be Dustin's second year presenting at the Symposium.

Kaarin Nelson Schaffer Authors Article on Assessing the Employment Law Case

December 4, 2018 – Kaarin Nelson Schaffer was published in the Fall 2018 issue of Minnesota Trial magazine. In her article, “Should You Take an Employment Case?,” Kaarin offers guidance to attorneys who may not typically practice employment law but are interested in trying to take on an employment case.

Massie and Thome To Present at 2018 Human Rights Symposium

November 29, 2018 – Firm attorneys Dustin Massie and Joni Thome will present at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights’ 2018 Human Rights Symposium to be held on December 4-5, 2018, on the University of Minnesota’s campus.

Wanta Interviewed by KARE 11 News on Legality of Political Texts

October 26, 2018 – This week, firm partner Shawn Wanta was interviewed by KARE 11 News on the legality of political text messages. In general, campaigns may send text messages, but they must adhere to the legal requirements outlined in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Baillon Presents in Nashville on Mediation, Sexual Orientation Discrimination

October 25, 2018 – Last week, firm partner Frances Baillon traveled to Nashville to present at the Fourth Annual Professional Skills Program held at Lipscomb University. Frances joined legal experts from across the country to discuss a variety of legal topics focused on mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Baillon, Jozwiak & Thome Named to Best Lawyers 2019 List

August 28, 2018 – Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP is pleased to announce that firm partners Frances Baillon, Chris Jozwiak and Joni Thome have been named to the 2019 list of Best Lawyers in America.

Kaarin Nelson Schaffer Discusses Non-Disclosure Agreements on WCCO

August 24, 2018 – This week, firm partner Kaarin Nelson Schaffer appeared on WCCO radio’s Steele Talkin’ with Jearlyn Steele to discuss non-disclosure agreements. In the interview, Nelson Schaffer discussed the role of these contracts as they pertain to private and public employees and entities.

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