Conducting employment investigations can be challenging and requires careful consideration to ensure fairness, compliance, and confidentiality. Join us for an informative session where we explore the best practices (the do’s!) and common pitfalls (the don’ts!) in conducting thorough and legally sound employment investigations. In this webinar, you will learn: The critical steps to take when ...
November 14, 2024
Employers concerned about the enforceability of restrictive covenants can breathe a little easier for now. A Texas federal court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) final rule banning non-compete agreements (the “Non-Compete Ban” or “Ban”), which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. As a result, the Ban will not be implemented ...
In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must reported the contribution or loan to the Minnesota Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board electronically or in person by 4:30 ...
This month, our appellate team comprised of Gerry Fornwald, Kyle Kroll, and Cianna Halloran prevailed at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in obtaining victory for our client, an American distributor. The case involved a dispute with a German manufacturer of medical devices. Previously, our trial team obtained a jury verdict for our client in ...
Several new and revised statutes passed by the Minnesota Legislature significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of litigation and better handle any employment litigation that does occur. These statutory changes affect the following areas: (1) pre-employment drug testing; (2) salary postings; (3) ...
Following last year’s significant changes to Minnesota’s lobbyist regulations, Governor Tim Walz has signed two bills that further amend these provisions. The Elections Omnibus bill, H.F. 4772 (MN Session Laws 2024, Chapter 112), was passed first and sought to provide some clarifications, while an additional provision was added to the Omnibus Tax and Supplemental Budget ...
2024 promises to be busy for campaign finance and lobbying compliance reporters. In order to better serve our clients, Winthrop & Weinstine, has created a Campaign Finance and Lobbying Compliance group to help keep our clients up-to-date on the latest compliance issues. This calendar includes each of the reporting dates for filings at the Minnesota ...
The 2023 legislative session saw a substantial number of changes to employment laws in Minnesota. As you and your business enter 2024, the team at Winthrop & Weinstine has prepared a summary of the changes that may impact your business, as well as helpful checklists to guide you as you comply with those changes. Sick ...
Cianna Halloran was recently profiled for Minnesota Lawyer‘s “Breaking the Ice” series. The Q&A format of the article explores Cianna’s journey as a newer attorney who has already been to trial on two complex civil litigation cases, and is prepping for a third. With her focus in civil litigation, she also shares advice on how ...
Cianna Halloran recently penned an article for MSBA’s Bench + Bar, delving into the topic of “Navigating Trial: Guidance for Junior Lawyers.” In my experience, the role of a junior lawyer on a trial team is as distinctive as the roles of lead counsel and second chair. Senior lawyers frequently assume it will be an ...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is poised to sign an omnibus bill recently passed by the Minnesota state legislature, which includes provisions that would broadly ban non-competition agreements throughout Minnesota beginning on July 1, 2023. Once the bill is signed into law, Minnesota will become the fourth state in the country to have a similar ban ...
In this edition of WIT AND WISDOM OF WINTHROP, our Employment Litigation Newsletter, we shine a spotlight on privacy in the hiring process – which has become even more complicated with the expansion of the remote workforce and remote recruiting, as well as new laws protecting the privacy of employees, contractors, and even job applicants. ...