Attorney Tim Marx will be speaking at the Government Law for the Non-Specialist Seminar on January 27, 2023. This seminar will explain 8 major topics in goverment law, including:  Public Financing 101 – How the, Deal Gets Done; Doing Business with the Government – Opportunities and Pitfalls; Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law – A Brief Primer and Recent Developments; Navigating Minnesota’s Government Data Practices Act; Suing the Government; and Land Use Regulation.

Tim’s session, “Public Financing 101 – How the Deal Gets Done,” will review the essentials of public finance, covering how public finance first began and how it evolved over time to become what it is today. The session will outline key terms and practices, including common public finance transactions, the deal table, and hot topics. You will learn about the public finance industry and the future of public/private partnerships.

For more information, please see the event website.

Do you remember the last time you reviewed your non-compete agreements? These agreements can protect businesses trade secrets and intellectual property, confidential or sensitive information, client and customer lists, vendor relationships, and investment in worker training – but only if they’re enforceable. In recent years we have seen an increase in employment litigation hinging on non-compete agreements, which can create emotional and financial burden for businesses. If it has been more than a year since you reviewed your non-compete agreements, now is the time to take another look.

FTC Proposed Rule Prohibiting Non-Competition Clauses

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a near-total ban on noncompete clauses. In light of this new proposal, we will address who this affects and why this issue matters to your business.

Join Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys Aimee Dayhoff and Laura Pfeiffer for a webinar in which we will review the most important things you should be thinking about as you review these agreements, to avoid litigation in 2023.

View the Recording

Listen to the webinar here.

Winthrop & Weinstine attorney Kyle Kroll will moderate the panel, “The Art of the Answer: How to Effectively Respond to Questions at Oral Argument,” at the 17th Annual Appellate Practice Institute on February 24, 2023.

This engaging panel of appellate specialist and jurists will provide practice advice on how (and how not) to answer questions at oral argument. In addition to discussing best practices, the panel will comment on real-world examples in an engaging multi-media format. Newer and experienced appellate practitioners alike will benefit from this skills-oriented panel.

Winthrop Attorney Lisa Ellingson will be presenting at the Minnesota CLE Hiring Employees in 2023 Seminar on January 25, 2023. Lisa’s presentation is titled, “3 Common Ways Employers Run Afoul of Privacy Laws in the Hiring Process – And How to Avoid Them!”

The CLE will answer new and recurring employment law and HR questions about recruiting, screening, evaluating candidates, and more! Areas to be discussed include:

• New Laws Including Pay Transparency
• New Regulatory Priorities
• Persisting Legal and HR Considerations
• Today’s Labor Market
• Visions for Equity
• Changed Concepts About Work and the Workplace
• And More.

On February 2, 2023, David Aafedt will be presenting on a panel with other professional resources for dentist and dental specialists in the Twin Cities area. The panel will discuss how each of their areas of expertise specifically relate to 3rd and 4th year dental students and specialty residents. In addition, they will share their experienced advice on what you need to consider as you transition to practice. Following the discussion, all panelists will be available to network and answer questions.

More information and registration will be coming soon!

When you get to trial, your case is only as good as the evidence the judge or jury actually get to consider. So, getting comfortable with – and paying attention to – the rules and procedures for getting testimony, documents and other evidence into the record is an important part of your trial practice and trial preparation.

Retired Hennepin County District Court Judge Thomas Fraser and Winthrop attorney Kyle Kroll will walk through some of the key practices you need to keep in mind as you prepare your evidence and when you present it in court. The 1-hour session should be a good introduction for newer lawyers, as well as a useful refresher for attorneys who have been in practice for a while.

For more information and to register, please see the event website.

Winthrop & Weinstine attorney Tim Marx will be delivering opening remarks at the Central Minnesota Housing Summit, sponsored by Minnesota Housing Partnership.  The event will take place December 6-7, 2022 in Onamia, Minnesota. Regional nonprofits, developers, and housing stakeholders will convene for a peer-to-peer, in-person workshop on regional affordable housing needs and local solutions.

For more information and to register for the event, please see the event website.

Winthrop attorney Joe Bagnoli will be speaking at the State of Brownfields on November 15, 2022. The State of Brownfields will be an opportunity to hear from Public Policy leaders throughout Minnesota and the Region.   The afternoon session at the Minnesota State Capitol will focus on state and federal policy updates from last year along with a look ahead to the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session and the 118th Congress.

Joe will be part of the State Lobbyist Panel “Policy Reflections from the Past Biennium – Analysis of the Upcoming Session and Midterm Elections Analysis.”

Winthrop attorney Kyle Kroll will moderate a session at the Minnesota State Bar Association New Lawyers Leadership Conference on November 4, 2022. The conference brings together fresh perspectives on law, leadership, diversity, and service, with the goal to inspire and empower law students, attorneys, and legal professionals in the early years of practice.

Kyle’s session, “Leadership Through Words: How to Write and Talk to Gain the Trust of Clients and Others,” will focus on practical and effective tips and best practices for writing and speaking to portray leadership and gain trust. Learn from real-world insights and examples from the law firm and in-house about what communication works best.

Winthrop attorney Tony Moch will be participating on a Mergers & Acquisitions update panel as part of the 42nd Annual Eide Bailly Bank Seminar.  He will be speaking on November 3rd in Bloomington, Minnesota and on November 10th in Fargo, North Dakota.

The banking industry is continuously changing as a result of recent legislative and economic issues. It’s important to understand how various regulatory, legislative, and financial factors are impacting your organization. Join us for our 2022 Bank Seminar to help strengthen your knowledge of the latest economic landscape, banking industry regulations and requirements. Be prepared to hear from leading advisors in the banking industry and receive guidance on the specific challenges your bank and customers are experiencing.