Three practice areas. Three Regional Tier 1 rankings. Another outstanding year for Meshbesher & Spence. We’re proud to announce that Meshbesher & Spence has once again earned Regional Tier 1 rankings in Minneapolis in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms. Our firm received the highest regional tier designation in: For six decades, we’ve stood […]
A few pills in your pocket. A small bag of cocaine in your car. Methamphetamine discovered during a traffic stop. How much trouble are you actually in? In Minnesota, even a small amount of illegal drugs could leave you facing a felony charge. If you’re wondering is possession of a controlled substance a felony, the […]
You have the right to make decisions about your own body, including which treatments you accept and which you refuse. When a healthcare provider crosses that line and performs a procedure without your consent, it may be more than a misunderstanding. It could be medical battery. So, what is medical battery, and how is it […]
Most people know better than to drive drunk. But how many think twice about driving after taking a prescription painkiller, smoking marijuana, or using a nighttime cold medication? The effects can be just as dangerous, and the person who pays the price is often someone who never took a drug at all. What kinds of […]
If you look at the latest numbers from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), something big jumps out: total paid workers’ compensation claims dropped 42% between 2004 and 2024 relative to the state’s workforce. In fact, the overall claim rate hit its lowest level on record in 2024. But what does it mean […]
Every year on October 1, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) updates the state’s workers’ compensation medical fee schedule. The new schedule sets the payment rules and price limits for care provided between October 2026 and September 2027. While fee adjustments mostly happen behind the scenes between clinics and insurance companies, these rules […]
When you’re hurt in an accident, you expect the insurance company to pay what you’re owed. But what if the company is looking at your claim through a very different lens? Newly released internal State Farm documents have brought those concerns into sharper focus. The records, which involve allegations about the company’s handling of wind […]
Getting hurt at work can leave you worried about far more than your recovery. Medical bills are piling up, you’re missing work, and you may be wondering how long your job will still be there. If you’ve asked yourself, “Can you get fired while on workers’ comp?” you’re not alone. The short answer is yes. […]