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15Mar, 2024

Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Michael L. Storey

By |March 15th, 2024|Categories: Latest News, Life at LDM|

Michael L. Storey, Attorney What is your definition of success? Success is finding happiness and sharing it with others. Some days finding happiness can be harder than others. But if I can find and share some happiness every day, either professionally (for a client or co-worker) or at home (for friends, family, or even complete strangers), I consider that day to be a success. What's the most unique [...]

5Mar, 2024

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP Welcomes Attorney Rebecca M. Queensland

By |March 5th, 2024|Categories: Latest News|

Rebecca Queensland is a corporate attorney in LDM’s Omaha office. She graduated cum laude from Hamline University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Business Administration. During her time at Hamline, Rebecca was a member of the nationally competitive mock trial team and served as a legal research and writing tutor. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O'Connor [...]

5Mar, 2024

Not So Guaranteed: Can Small Losses Render a Sizable Liquidated Damages Provision Unenforceable?

By |March 5th, 2024|Categories: Construction Contractor Advisor, Construction Contracts, Latest News|Tags: , , |

A “Liquidated Damages” provision should be a key part of your playbook when entering a construction contract. These damages typically apply when a party misses a performance deadline. The value of damages is usually expressed in a certain amount of dollars per day. Liquidated Damages are intended to avoid the difficult task of figuring out the economic impact of delayed performance. In many cases, an accurate estimation is quite difficult [...]

23Feb, 2024

LDM Presented at the 2024 Landowner Workshop Series

By |February 23rd, 2024|Categories: Latest News|

On February 22, 2024, Partner Daniel J. Waters gave a presentation on how to better manage the estate planning process at the Farmers National Company’s 2024 Landowner Workshop Series in Phoenix, AZ. These nationwide workshops help landowners plan for the future, build their legacy and educate their families on succession planning. Click here to learn more.

14Feb, 2024

Iowa Supreme Court Issued a Unanimous Opinion Indicating a Certificate of Merit Affidavit is Not Required for a Negligent Retention Claim

By |February 14th, 2024|Categories: Latest News, LDM MedMal Forum|

The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous, but narrowly written, opinion involving Iowa Code section 147.140, commonly known as the certificate of merit affidavit statute, on February 9, 2024 named Jorgensen v. Smith et. al. The main issue on appeal was whether a plaintiff needs to provide a timely certificate of merit affidavit from a qualified expert to attest that an entity was negligent in retaining medical [...]

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