Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

The Do’s & Don’ts of Conducting Employment Investigations

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 ...

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 ...

What You Need to Know About the Minnesota Supreme Court Decision on Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors

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 ...

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) ...

The Art of the Answer: How to Respond Effectively to Questions at Oral Argument

By: Steven E. Vogel and Kyle R. Kroll

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 ...

Independent Contractors Revisited: Frequently Asked Questions About the Department of Labor’s New Final Rule for Worker Classification

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule changing its existing test to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule largely rescinds the more employer-friendly five-factor test issued under the Trump Administration, reverting back to ...

Bar Talk: Chapter’s Newer Lawyers Committee Hosts Judge Tunheim at Judge’s Luncheon

By: Steven E. Vogel

Steven Vogel wrote an article for the December 2023 issue of Bar Talk. The article explores Judge John R. Tunheim’s wealth of experience in the backdrop of his courtroom Bar Talk, the award-winning newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the FBA, is distributed monthly. Click here to read the full article.

Lawyers Can Read: Argue With (Some) Notes!

By: Kyle R. Kroll and Steven E. Vogel

Winthrop attorneys Kyle Kroll and Steven Vogel co-authored an article published by the ABA in Litigation News, Volume 48, Issue 1.  The article describes how using an outline for oral advocacy puts clients in the best position to succeed, and how ethical duties may require using notes to provide accurate information and protect client interests. ...