Kyle Kroll will be speaking at Minnesota CLE’s Appellate Practice Institute on February 28, 2025. The 19th Appellate Practice Institute features Minnesota’s appellate judiciary and expert practitioners who will share their thoughts and experiences to help attendees further their practical appellate skills. More information will be available soon.
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 ...
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 ...
To master the art of answering questions at oral argument, delve into this article published in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Bench and Bar magazine authored by our lawyers, Steven Vogel and Kyle R. Kroll From seizing questions as opportunities to educate judges to upholding composure and professionalism, these tips are indispensable for attorneys at ...
In December 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released research criticizing banks for charging overdraft and related fees to consumers, and the CFPB director, Rohit Chopra, stated the agency would renew its focus on investigating these fees.[1] As I predicted at that time, this regulatory focus on overdraft fees inspired civil litigation and increased ...
Kyle Kroll will present on copyright issues at the Intellectual Property Committee’s CLE-accredited panel event on the latest developments in intellectual property law, hosted by Robins Kaplan, Saul Ewing and the Federal Bar Association. This event will provide attendees with unparalleled insights into the recent case developments in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret within ...
April 24, 2024
Kyle Kroll will be speaking at Minnesota CLE’s Appellate Practice Institute Conference on February 23, 2024. His presentation is titled, “Doing Your Level Best: Effective Oral Advocacy at Both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.” This engaging panel of jurists will provide strategic insights on how to best present your case at oral ...
February 23, 2024
Kyle Kroll will be a presenter at the Trial Skills Refresher CLE Series — Cross Examination and Impeachment Exhibits Course on February 22, 2024. Join us for a two-part skills refresher series to learn the best trial practices (and what practices to avoid) through engaging live demonstrations. Each course will include multiple demonstrations focusing on ...
February 22, 2024
Kyle Kroll will be a presenter at the Trial Skills Refresher CLE Series — Direct Examination and Authentication of Exhibits Course on January 11, 2024. Join us for a two-part skills refresher series to learn the best trial practices (and what practices to avoid) through engaging live demonstrations. Each course will include multiple demonstrations focusing ...
January 11, 2024