Kyle Kroll will be moderating a panel at the FBA Annual Meeting & Convention on September 12, 2025. A federal prosecutor, CJA‑appointed defense lawyer, investigative journalist, and custodian of the Judy Garland Museum pull back the curtain on United States v. Martin—the smash‑and‑grab theft, 13‑year disappearance, FBI sting recovery, and record‑shattering $28 million auction of ...
September 12, 2025
On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of potential licenses to 249 applicants for cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, and mezzobusiness licenses. A second lottery for retail licenses is scheduled for ...
On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded the statutory authority granted to the executive branch. The court found that trade imbalances and related economic concerns do not constitute the “unusual and extraordinary threat” required ...
Kyle Kroll recently published an article, “Schemes or Separate Acts? Dexon’s Lesson on the Duty to Defend,” in MSBA’s Bench + Bar. The article takes a detailed look at an insurer’s duty to defend, recent application of Minnesota law, and practical considerations following the Eighth Circuit’s decision in Dexon Computer, Inc. v. Travelers Property Casualty ...
Regular Session Ends The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2025 Regular Session on Monday night, but a special session looms on the horizon as legislators failed to pass a complete budget. Despite meeting through the weekend and on Monday, little progress was made to get to final resolution. Each caucus held a press conference or media ...
Governor and Legislative Leaders Agree to Budget Targets On Thursday of this week, the Governor and legislative leaders announced that they had reached agreement on budget targets, a copy of which can be found here. While this deal is welcome, it comes too late for any realistic hope that the budget work will be completed by ...
Budget Status Summary With the end of the 2025 legislative session fast approaching, legislators are working to approve the omnibus finance bills necessary to implement a FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget. Legislative leaders and the Governor continue to work behind closed doors on global targets with rumors swirling that a deal is within grasp. However, as ...
Winthrop & Weinstine will be attending the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Taxation. This is the premier event for lawyers interested in all aspects of tax law. Join us in Washington, DC to learn from and meet with the country’s leading tax lawyers and government officials, discussing the latest federal, state, and local tax policies ...
As global trade tensions escalate following the Trump administration’s proposed sweeping tariffs on imports, public companies face renewed pressure to ensure that securities disclosures adequately capture evolving risks. The unpredictability of these developments, combined with their potentially material impact, requires careful evaluation of disclosure practices — particularly in the risk factors and forward-looking statements sections ...
State of Affairs With the constitutionally-mandated end of session just over two weeks away (Monday, May 19), much work remains to be done in order to pass a two-year budget. The first conference committee appointments have just been made, but no conference committees have even had an opportunity to schedule a meeting yet, and several ...
Lisa Ellingson will be speaking at Minnesota CLE’s “Preparing for and Handling Worst-Case Scenarios for In-House Counsel” seminar on April 28, 2025. Her session is titled, “Responding to a Data Breach or Cyber Attack,” and will cover how attacks can be prevented and what processes should be in place should they happen?
April 28, 2025
Phil Colton will be speaking at the 19th Annual Capital Markets Summit on April 25, 2025. His topic will be, “Capitalizing on Opportunities Arising from Tax Law Changes in 2025.” Anticipating tax law revisions in the legislative pipeline for 2025. Exploring new opportunities in expanded tax credit allocations. Reviewing the performance and potential expansion of ...
April 25, 2025