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September 23, 2026 | Healthcare Providers
You did what your training and experience would lead you to do in exercising medical judgment for the patient. Your differential diagnosis was spot on. Your documentation passes muster. There can be no way your care could be subject to a medical malpractice lawsuit, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. It is a myth…
September 23, 2026 | Vogel Law Firm
In Brief, By Swany Featured in Fargo INC!’s September 2026 AI Issue Page 76 While noncompete clauses in employment agreements are, with few exceptions, unenforceable in North Dakota and Minnesota, you can protect your business from employees taking your valuable business and economic information with them when they leave for a new job. One of…
September 23, 2026 | Vogel Law Firm
Vogel Law Firm is proud to congratulate attorney MacKenzie Hertz on being named one of Prairie Business magazine’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The annual recognition celebrates young professionals who are making a significant impact in their professions, industries and communities. MacKenzie is a shareholder and Chair of Vogel Law Firm’s Employment & Labor Practice…
August 24, 2026 | Firm News
Vogel Law Firm is proud to recognize attorney Joshua Swanson for his recent feature in Fargo INC’s The Money Issue. Josh’s article, “In Brief,” appears on page 83 and offers readers practical insight into the importance of involving an attorney before signing a contract, particularly in complex or high-value matters. In the article, Josh explains…
August 20, 2026 | Firm News
Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that several attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, and “Lawyer of the Year” Awards. These honors are awarded to attorneys based entirely on peer review, highlighting those who exhibit the highest level of integrity,…
July 9, 2026 | Firm News
Please join us in congratulating attorney Lisa Edison-Smith on her appointment to the North Dakota Ethics Commission. Lisa was selected by the commission’s appointment committee to serve on the five-member commission, where she will help uphold ethical standards, investigate complaints, issue advisory opinions, and support transparency in North Dakota government. Throughout her distinguished career, Lisa…
June 24, 2026 | Firm News
By Attorney Briana L. Rummel and Attorney Olivia M. Erbele. Originally published in the Summer 2026 Edition of the North Dakota Physician. January 2026, the United States Supreme Court in Berk v. Choy, 146 S.Ct. 546 (2026), unanimously ruled that Delaware state law “affidavit of merit” requirements in medical malpractice cases do not apply in federal…
June 24, 2026 | Firm News
Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney and shareholder Robert G. Manly has assumed the role of President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) Board of Governors. During the 2027 SBAND Annual Meeting held June 10–12, outgoing President Debra Hoffarth officially welcomed Rob into the position. The State Bar Association of North…
June 12, 2026 | Vogel Law Firm
Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list and 16 attorneys have been named 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars. This recognition reflects the talent, professionalism, and dedication our attorneys bring to serving clients and communities across North Dakota and beyond….
