Brandon Fitzsimmons Makes ‘Super Lawyers’ List for Second Year in a Row
Brandon Fitzsimmons has been selected for the second year in a row to Minnesota’s Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list for 2014. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers
Lucas Golliet Earns Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Designation
Lucas Golliet, a Human Resource Analyst at Flaherty & Hood, has received a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, a not-for-profit association that provides certification
Flaherty & Hood Makes Corridors of Commerce a Budget Priority
In the 2013 Legislative Session, Flaherty & Hood lobbyist Amanda Duerr led the U.S. Highway 14 Partnership in successfully lobbying for the creation of the Corridors of Commerce program—which resulted
Flaherty & Hood Protects Tax Bases of Host Cities
Under the direction of Flaherty & Hood lobbyist Amanda Duerr, two measures were passed into law that will benefit cities that host power plants. The firm represents the Coalition of
Lobbying Team Generates Media Buzz on Broadband Legislation
The lobbying and media relations staff at Flaherty & Hood has been hard at work generating press coverage regarding the need for high-quality broadband throughout the state. Broadband expansion is
Flaherty & Hood Now Offers Job Classification and Compensation Study Services
Flaherty & Hood's labor relations and employment law team now provides job classification, compensation and organizational services to local government units in Minnesota. Led by Attorney/Shareholder Brandon Fitzsimmons and Human
List of Cities Using Flaherty & Hood’s Legal Services Grows
Flaherty & Hood is now providing civil City Attorney services in Bagley, Pequot Lakes and Plainview. These three cities join our growing practice along with Grand Marais, Northfield, Park Rapids,
Attorney Steve Nyhus Presents for Environmental Institute
Flaherty & Hood attorney Steve Nyhus gave a presentation at the 10th Annual Minnesota Environmental Institute, hosted by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education in Minneapolis, on April 17. The Institute is
Flaherty & Hood-staffed Advocacy Group Receives ‘Progress Minnesota’ Award
The Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP), an advocacy organization staffed by Flaherty & Hood, is one of the 2014 recipients of Finance & Commerce magazine’s “Progress Minnesota” awards. The Progress Minnesota
Welcome, Lucas Golliet!
Flaherty & Hood is pleased to welcome our new human resources analyst, Lucas Golliet. A graduate of St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in management with a concentration in
Lobbyist Dan Dorman Presents at DEED Conference
Flaherty & Hood staff member Dan Dorman was among the presenters at the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) State Competitiveness Summit on Jan. 22. Dorman, who serves as
GMNP Launches Newsletter
On behalf of the Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP) staff at Flaherty & Hood launched the Economic Advantage, a newsletter covering legislation, news and events that pertain to economic development issues
Attorney Steve Nyhus Advocates for Cities’ Concerns About MPCA Proposal
On behalf of the Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (MESERB), Flaherty & Hood attorney Steve Nyhus, in coordination with John Hall of Hall & Associates in Washington, D.C.,
Flaherty & Hood Legislative Team Staffs CGMC Fall Conference
Flaherty & Hood staffed the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities’ Fall Conference, Nov. 13-15 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria. More than 70 city leaders from throughout Greater Minnesota attended the conference, which featured numerous presentations, speakers and policy discussions.
Flaherty & Hood Prevails for City in Labor Contract Arbitration Involving Wage Increases
Flaherty & Hood attorney/shareholder Brandon Fitzsimmons successfully represented the City of Owatonna in a recent labor contract arbitration in which the arbitrator awarded a general wage increase for a law enforcement bargaining unit consistent with Owatonna’s internal wage pattern and denied the union’s request for a “market” wage increase in 2012 and 2013.
Attorney Robert Scott Secures Appeals Court Victory for City of Le Sueur
Flaherty & Hood Senior Attorney Robert Scott recently won a victory for the City of Le Sueur in the Minnesota Court of Appeals in a lawsuit filed by residents who sought to compel the City to hold a special election on their petition to enact an ordinance pursuant to the initiative process outlined in the City’s Charter.