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
Kyle Kroll and Megan Miller will be part of the St. Thomas New Lawyers Q&A Panel on November 27, 2023. Alongside fellow panelists, they will discuss their journeys as new lawyers, navigating the challenges of preparing for the bar exam, and reflecting on their experiences in law school. For more information and to register, please ...
November 27, 2023
Over the past year, the Minnesota Judicial Branch has been rolling out the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System—or “MNDES” (pronounced “minn-deez”). MNDES is an easy-to-use, online platform for submitting, sharing, viewing, and downloading exhibits statewide. Through MNDES, exhibits are accessible for both remote and in-person hearings, and they are also available to the Court of Appeals. ...
Kyle Kroll recently moderated a presentation on artificial intelligence as part of the Federal Bar Association’s monthly meetings. Kyle introduced Professor Daniel Schwarcz, who provided the latest research on how AI is impacting the practice of law, and then led a Q&A session with Professor Schwarcz and the crowd of over 100.
November 8, 2023
Minnesota recently became the 23rd state to legalize the recreational use of cannabis/marijuana. Regulation of this industry will develop over the coming year, but certain products are already available. The question companies—and their business partners—should be concerned about is this: How do we avoid legal risk in this developing industry? The past is often an ...