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Responding to a Data Breach or Cyber Attack

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

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Strategic Guidance for Optimizing the Use of AI in HR Decision-Making While Minimizing Compliance and Litigation Risks

Lisa Ellingson will be a panelist at Minnesota CLE’s 2024 Labor and Employment Law Institute event on November 21, 2024 which will feature advanced analysis of new court decisions, new agency developments, and emerging trends, delivered by experienced in-house, government, and private practice attorneys. Lisa’s panel is titled, “Strategic Guidance for Optimizing the Use of ...

November 21, 2024

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Even with AI, humans must run human resources

Artificial intelligence has already made its presence known in the legal sphere. Lesser known is its presence in employment decisions such as recruitment and retention. Lisa Ellingson, attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine, explains how AI is already being used in these areas, unbeknownst to some users and some attorney employees in a recent feature by ...

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The Impact of AI on Employment Law: Mitigating Risks and Navigating Regulations in AI-Driven Recruitment and Retention

Nadeem Schwen and Lisa Ellingson will be presenting at Minnesota CLE’s AI and the Law Conference on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Their session is titled, “The Impact of AI on Employment Law: Mitigating Risks and Navigating Regulations in AI-Driven Recruitment and Retention.” This program will bring you the latest developments and updates on artificial intelligence, ...

October 1, 2024

Client Alert

FTC Non-Compete Ban Blocked; Will Not Take Effect on September 4, 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 ...

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What businesses need to know about data privacy law

In May, Gov. Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA) into law, making it the nation’s 19th comprehensive data privacy law. Lisa Ellingson recently sat down with Minnesota Lawyer to discuss the details of the MNCDPA. While the Act isn’t scheduled to take effect until July 31, 2025, there are many steps ...

Client Alert

Employment Law Update: Frequently Asked Questions About 2024 Legislative Changes to Minnesota Employment Laws

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) ...

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Future Trends Today: The Current Landscape For Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, And AI

With the recent conclusion of the 2024 legislative session, the rapid advancement in AI technologies, and what feels like more cybersecurity risks than ever, there’s no better time to review new issues in these areas and evaluate their potential impact on your business. Please join the Minnesota Broadcasters Association for a webinar on June 11th, ...

June 11, 2024

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The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act: Minnesota Becomes the 18th State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

On May 24, 2024, Governor Walz signed into law the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA). This landmark law is the first set of comprehensive consumer privacy standards specific to Minnesota residents. The law will take effect on July 31, 2025, for most covered entities. Who Must comply with the MNCDPA? The law applies to ...

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2024 Employment Privacy Landscape – What You Need to Know

Laura Pfeiffer, Aimée Dayhoff, and Lisa Ellingson will present the webinar, “2024 Employment Privacy Landscape – What You Need to Know,” hosted and moderated by Horton, on March 7, 2024. The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we ...

March 7, 2024

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The Employment Privacy Landscape is Evolving — Are Your Business Policies?

The employment landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, affecting the technology we use, the information we share, and even the places we work. Many businesses are familiar with the laws dealing with privacy requirements for their customers, but in recent years this focus has expanded to include strict regulations covering the ...

January 25, 2024

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Employee Privacy Done Right – Avoiding Mistakes with Biometrics, Employee Data Requests, Surveillance, and More

Aimée Dayhoff, Lisa Ellingson and Mark Gleeman will be presenting at the 2023 Labor & Employment Law Institute on November 16, 2023.  Their session is titled “Employee Privacy Done Right – Avoiding Mistakes with Biometrics, Employee Data Requests, Surveillance, and More.” This high-level conference, organized annually with the support of Minnesota CLE and the Labor ...

November 16, 2023

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