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Disclaimer: This blog represents the knowledge, experience and considered recommendations of the author. It should not be a comprehensive summary of the law. Legal counsel should be consulted for any questions on how these points apply to specific situations.

Tips for Assembling Your Crisis Communications Plans

July 2020

In discussions with Kimberly Kayler, CPSM, president of Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) and well-known consulting firm and crisis management consultant, she offers the following advice that I wanted to pass on to you: While things may have… Read More

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Recent Developments in Carbon Emissions in the Concrete Industry

June 2020

2019 and 2020 are seeing the emergence of major initiatives in the areas of carbon emissions and embodied carbon. The embodiment of these issues is contained in the recently adopted Low Carbon Concrete Requirements in the Marin County, California bui… Read More

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Jeff Coleman, Newly Elected President of ACI, Delivers Message of Encouragement

April 2020

Last week, I became president of the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Although I was supposed to move into this position during ACI’s Convention in Chicago, I proudly accepted my new role from the north woods of Minnesota, where we still have thr… Read More

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Update on Minnesota Critical Business List

March 2020

Minnesota Governor confirms that Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services are exempt, click here and view page 4. Read More

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Newly Implemented COVID-19 Paid Leave/FMLA Effective April 1st

March 2020

Last week Congress passed the new COVID-19 paid leave law. The law creates two new types of leave: (1) Public Health Emergency Leave (“Emergency FMLA”) and (2) Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“Emergency PSL”). On March 25, 2020, the Department of… Read More

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Let’s Talk it Over - March 26, 2020

March 2020

In this issue: Minnesota’s stay at home order effective Friday, March 27 at 11:59 PM Minnesota court schedule update Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-20 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed Emergency Executive Order 20-20 “Directing Minne… Read More

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Force Majeure, COVID-19, Stay at Home Orders … Let’s take a deep breath and “talk it over”

March 2020

My grandfather used to sit me on his lap and say, “let’s talk it over,” then I had no clue what he wanted to “talk over,” but today we are bombarded with issues. Force Majeure There is tremendous discussion right now on so-called “force m… Read More

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Legal Implications of COVID-19

March 2020

With the ongoing global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Coleman Law Firm is carefully monitoring recent developments and focusing on our number one priority: the well-being of our employees, their families and our clients. We would like to upda… Read More

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Jeff Coleman named one of the Most Influential People in the concrete construction industry

February 2020

The results are in – Concrete Construction magazine has chosen attorney Jeff Coleman P. E. as one of the most influential people in concrete construction in 2020. As both a lawyer and a structural engineer, Jeff brings unique skills and experience… Read More

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Client Comments

As a registered engineer, Jeff understands the technical aspects of our business and uses his technical knowledge to provide appropriate legal advice. I don’t need to explain engineering to him –… Read More

– Keith Jacobson, President , VAA

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Tips for Assembling Your Crisis Communications Plans

July 2020

Recent Developments in Carbon Emissions in the Concrete Industry

June 2020

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