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Witness to History: Farrish Johnson in 1945

In 1945, Maud Hart Lovelace published the fifth book in the beloved “Betsy-Tacy” series, “Heaven to Betsy”. Also in 1945, Robert J. Sheran joined the firm. He went on to become one of the most influential lawyers in the history of the state. Betsy-Tacy Series by Maud Lovelace Maud Hart...

Massive Water Pollution Settlement

12 Mar 2018

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Daniel J. Bellig, In the News, Minnesota, Settlements

In a widely publicized case, 3M agreed to pay the State of Minnesota $850 million to avoid a trial over allegations that 3M contaminated water with perfluorochemicals (PFCs). The settlement is minuscule compared to the billions of dollars sought by the State in actual and punitive damages. Settlement funds could...

Witness to History: Farrish Johnson in 1926

Witness to History: 1926

07 Mar 2018

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Scott V. Kelly, Witness to History

On this day in 1926, the first transatlantic telephone call was made between London and New York. That same year, Charlotte Farrish, the law office’s namesake, joined the firm and started one of the most celebrated legal careers in the history of Minnesota. First Transatlantic Telephone Call Though France joined...

Witness to History: Farrish Johnson in 1919

Witness to History: 1919

28 Feb 2018

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Scott V. Kelly, Witness to History

This week in 1919, Congress passed the act that established the Grand Canyon National Park in the state of Arizona. Also in 1919, Sinclair Lewis, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, befriended and lived with J.W. Schmitt, one the firm’s original attorneys. Lewis completed two books, “Main Street” and...

Insurance Disputes

26 Feb 2018

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Daniel J. Bellig, Insurance, Scott V. Kelly, Will S. Partridge

Farrish Johnson’s litigation attorneys are seasoned insurance coverage litigators. Most recently, they have handled and resolved cases concerning payment of medical expenses, resolved disputes over coverage for liability claims, and addressed questions concerning the scope of a policy’s coverage limits. Insurance companies may use legalese, jargon, or other confusing language...

Witness to History: Farrish Johnson in 1972

Witness to History: 1972

21 Feb 2018

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Scott V. Kelly, Witness to History

On this day in 1972, President Richard Nixon became the first US President to visit China. This weeklong visit normalized relations between the countries. That same year, Harrison H. Schmitt, the great grandson of H.L. Schmitt, the firm’s founder, walked on the moon. He was one of three crew members...

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Witness to History: 1945

Massive Water Pollution Settlement

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