Two new LGN associates, Consuela Abotsi-Kowu and Kira Le, were admitted last month to the U.S. District of Minnesota Federal Bar.
The Honorable Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz presided over their swearing-in ceremony, making it a memorable occasion for everyone present. LGN partners Joe Bourne and Kate Baxter-Kauf moved for their admission during this special event.
Congratulations to Consuela and Kira on this significant achievement! We look forward to the exceptional work they will continue to bring to our clients and our firm.
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LGN was pleased to join Epiq in hosting an inspiring evening that brought together over 50 legal professionals for networking and thought-provoking conversations. This event was organized by LGN associates as a way to connect the up-and-coming generation of attorneys in the Twin Cities metro.
Our esteemed group of all-female panelists captivated the audience with powerful stories and practical strategies, drawing from their rich and varied career experiences. It was a night of meaningful connections and valuable insights for all who attended.
We hope to see you at our next event in June! If you would like to join the mailing list to learn about upcoming events, please send your name and email to marketing@locklaw.com.
We are pleased to announce that LGN partner Rachel Kitze Collins has been honored by Minnesota Lawyer magazine as an “Attorney of the Year” award recipient, along with Jess Braverman and Christy Hall of Gender Justice! The group is being recognized for their outstanding work in Anderson v. Aitkin Pharmacy & George Badeaux. In this case, LGN and Gender Justice successfully achieved victory on behalf of their client, Andrea Anderson, at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which held as a matter of law that a pharmacist’s refusal to fill a prescription for emergency contraception is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Ms. Anderson sued Aitkin Pharmacy under the MHRA after the lead pharmacist, George Badeaux, refused to accommodate her prescription request. She had received a valid prescription for Ella, an emergency contraceptive tablet, from her healthcare provider which Badeaux refused to fill, citing his beliefs.
The team tried the case before an Aitkin jury and appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In a historic decision, the Court of Appeals entered judgment as a matter of law for Ms. Anderson, affirming that no reasonable jury could conclude other than that Ms. Anderson was discriminated against by the lead pharmacist. It is the first ruling in the United States to find sex discrimination in the context of a pharmacist’s refusal to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
Congratulations to Rachel and the team on a well-deserved award! All “Attorney of the Year” recipients will be celebrated at an awards ceremony in February.
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As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud to highlight the local organizations the LGN Foundation supported this year, each nominated by an LGN employee. These groups make a tangible difference in the lives of so many across our region.
Here’s a look at the organizations we were honored to support:
Neighborhood House – Strengthening communities by providing food, housing, and education support to families.
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the potential of young people.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid– Ensuring access to justice by providing free legal services to low-income individuals.
Page Foundation – Supporting youth of color through scholarships, mentoring, and leadership development.
Lift Garage – Providing affordable car repairs to keep individuals and families on the road to success.
Mac-V – Supporting veterans and their families as they transition to stable housing and employment.
Meals on Wheels Twin Cities – Delivering nutritious meals and companionship to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities.
VEAP– Offering essential food, housing, and support services to those in need.
Urban Bird Collective – Fostering environmental justice and birdwatching opportunities for underrepresented communities.
RISE– Empowering people with disabilities and other barriers to employment through supportive services and advocacy.
Pfund Foundation– Advancing LGBTQ+ equity through grants and scholarships.
Through these partnerships, the LGN Foundation continues its mission to strengthen our community and uplift those in need. We extend our deepest gratitude to these organizations for their dedication and to everyone who makes our support possible.
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LGN was pleased to sponsor the 83rd annual state convention of the Minnesota Farmers Union. The annual convention aims to bring the community together and focus on the future. Speakers included officials from the Farm Service Agency, the DOJ Antitrust Division, and many local elected leaders. LGN associate Eura Chang and government relations team member Amos Briggs were in attendance.
The Minnesota Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers and ranchers and rural communities. MFU is a nonprofit membership-based organization. Membership is open to everyone.
You can learn more about the Minnesota Farmers Union on their website: https://mfu.org/
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LGN partner David Asp recently served as a panelist on an important CLE presentation, “Loper Bright: How One of the Most Significant Supreme Court Decisions In Recent Years Will Impact the Health Care Industry.”
The program focused on the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright and its implications for the health care industry. This landmark ruling overruled the longstanding Chevron doctrine, reshaping how courts address disputes between industry and federal agencies such as CMS, FDA, and DOJ.
David joined panelists Professor Nicholas Bednar (University of Minnesota Law School) and Ryan Williams (Mayo Clinic) to share insights into how this decision will affect federal agency rulemaking, litigation, and advocacy.
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We were honored to sponsor and be part of the 6th Annual Night for Nexus benefit. Thank you to all the guests, donors, speakers, and fellow sponsors who made the evening unforgettable. For over 50 years, Nexus Family Healing has been committed to restoring hope for thousands of children and families through mental and behavioral health services. Supporting Nexus Family Healing brings hope and meaningful change to the lives of the youth, families, and individuals Nexus serves.
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On October 30, LGN, along with co-counsel at Pearson Warshaw LLP, filed an antitrust class action lawsuit against generic drug coupon provider GoodRx and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Caremark, Express Scripts, MedImpact, and Navitus. The lawsuit is brought by the plaintiff, Keaveny Drug, an independent pharmacy in Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants (GoodRx and the PBMs) conspired to suppress reimbursement rates and increase fees charged to independent pharmacies on all GoodRx-related transactions through GoodRx’s “integrated savings program.”
The lawsuit seeks to recover the damages incurred by independent pharmacies throughout the United States, and to put a stop to the illegal conduct of GoodRx and the PBMs in participating in the GoodRx integrated savings program. It is the first lawsuit in the U.S. challenging this conduct.
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LGN was proud to sponsor the Minnesota Chapter of the American Constitution Society’s 2024 Progressive Law Benefit. ACS is the nation’s leading progressive legal nonprofit organization, connecting lawyers, judges, professors, and law students across the country, who share a collective vision of the Constitution and law that enhances individual rights and liberties, and promotes genuine equality, access to justice, democracy, and the rule of law. The Progressive Law Benefit is the Chapter’s annual fundraising event, featuring a fun night of networking and trivia with local legal luminaries, hosted by Tane Danger, co-founder of Danger-Boat Productions and the Theatre of Public Policy.
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