Maslon partner Terrance Newby, who has written plays produced in local professional theaters and is revising his first novel, says fiction writing complements his intellectual property, e-commerce and complex commercial litigation practice.
Read More »Child’s removal reversed on appeal
A county must present clear and convincing evidence in juvenile-protection proceedings even when a parent fails to appear, a Minnesota Court of Appeals panel ruled, reversing a District Court’s removal of a child from the mother’s custody.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Leading to improve profession for others
Connie Lahn, recently elected to her fourth two-year term as managing partner of Barnes & Thornburg’s Minneapolis office, pursues leadership roles because she didn’t see many women leaders earlier in her career.
Read More »Child care centers lose appeal for attorney fees
Three child care centers are not entitled to attorney fees or expenses from the state because they were providing services under Department of Human Services licenses in a matter involving their licenses, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Hidden details add intrigue to real estate practice
Lica Tomizuka, partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has worked on several downtown Minneapolis projects, including negotiations related to new and existing skyways.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Defense attorney finds English degree pays off
Attorney Jean Brandl loves her criminal law practice. Working to solve clients’ problems and continuing to learn keeps it “fresh and exciting.”
Read More »Appeals court halts bid for privileged files
Privileged communications in a Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling also could serve as a warning to stay within the guardrails in matters involving joint attorney-client privilege.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Fine dining skills translate to transactional practice
Marquis Tapplin’s previous career helped lead him to his calling as an associate in Taft’s finance practice group.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: M&A work moving at ‘unbelievable’ pace
Lathrop GPM partner and mergers and acquisitions specialist Mark Williamson moved into business law after starting out as a litigator, representing companies in employment disputes and large commercial actions.
Read More »Negligence verdict, $500,000 damages restored in woman’s death
A family is feeling vindicated with the reinstatement of a jury verdict and a $500,000 damages award in a medical malpractice action stemming from their mother’s 2013 death.
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