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
In Alonzo v. Menholt Farms (2024) the Minnesota Supreme Court broke new ground, expressly recognizing negligent selection of an independent contractor as a standalone tort. One year later, two published opinions have already applied Alonzo, and practitioners are wrestling with its reach, its limits, and its fit within the Restatement and national trends. Join Tom Boyd and Kyle ...
June 26, 2025
Minnesota is now the fifth state—joining Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California—to pass what are called “extended producer responsibility” laws, in line with a growing trend across the country [1]. In 2024, Minnesota enacted the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act[2] (the “Act”). The stated goal of this legislation is to encourage sustainable design, while addressing ...
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 ...
The Time’s Up, a Manual of the Statutes of Limitations in Minnesota for Civil Litigators, was originally released in 2005 and has been updated each year to reflect any legislative changes. The 2025 edition was updated with the help of Kyle R. Kroll, Matthew Koop, and Kristine Weiskopf. The Time’s Up manual identifies and organizes ...
This article was first published with the ABA, Section of Litigation, Intellectual Property Committee, at this link. In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith[1] reshaped the understanding of the primacy of “transformative” use in copyright law. The case centered on whether Andy Warhol’s ...
The Intellectual Property Committee, in collaboration with Norton Rose Fulbright, Saul Ewing, and the Federal Bar Association, invites you to its annual IP Odyssey—a distinguished panel discussion on the latest developments in intellectual property law on April 16, 2026. This event will feature leading practitioners who will provide valuable insights into recent case law shaping ...
April 16, 2025
Kyle Kroll will be moderating a panel at Minnesota CLE’s 2025 Appellate Practice Institute on February 28, 2025. The event features Minnesota’s appellate judiciary and expert practitioners who will share their thoughts and experiences to help attendees further their practical appellate skills. Join us for a day full of key updates and a review of ...
February 28, 2025
In partnership with the Minnesota State Bar Association – Civil Litigation Section, Winthrop recently hosted a lively and educational Roundtable event featuring a distinguished panel of nine members of the Hennepin County bench, including Assistant Chief Judge, the Honorable Mark J. Kappelhoff, and co-moderated by Winthrop shareholder, Kyle Kroll, and David Tomenes of the U.S. ...
Kyle Kroll and Michael Petschel recently published an article, “Cannabis, Insurance, and the Federal-State Divide,” in DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. As of Q3 2024, thirty-eight states have legalized cannabis in some form, whether for recreational use (twenty-four states) or medicinal use (fourteen additional states). Likewise, more than one-third of states permit home cultivation of cannabis. ...
Winthrop attorney Tom Boyd and Kyle Kroll recently edited two chapters in the newest edition of the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual, designed to be a primary resource for attorneys representing clients in its namesake jurisdiction. Written with an eye for comprehensiveness and edited to serve as a quick reference tool, the manual offers indispensable ...
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision recognizing the tort of “negligent selection of an independent contractor.” This development holds significant implications for businesses that engage independent contractors. The case in question is Pedro Alonzo, et al. v. Richard Menholt, et al. Case Background The case arose from a personal injury incident involving ...