Capitol Retort: Capitol stakeout, what’s for dinner, Grumpy Cat

Kevin Featherly May 22, 2019

The press corps camps out outside budget negotiations May 18 on the Capitol’s ground floor. (Staff photos: Kevin Featherly)

A special media jackal edition of Capitol Retort.

Breaking the Ice: Seeking creative solutions to ‘really big problems’

Todd Nelson May 22, 2019

Christopher Madel launched his firm in March 2017 after 17 years at Robins Kaplan. (Submitted photo)

Name: Christopher Madel Title: Partner, Madel PA Education: B.A., economics & political science, Macalester College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School Christopher Madel describes his ...

Capitol Retort: Impeachment paradox, five-day pause, unambiguous vigor

Kevin Featherly May 15, 2019

President Donald Trump waves to members of the media Tuesday on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Congressional Democrats face a tough decision on whether to pursue impeaching the president. (AP Photo: Andrew Harnik)

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Breaking the Ice: ‘Predictable, secure future’ spurred pivot to law school

Minnesota Lawyer May 14, 2019

Matthew Ralph likes tackling antitrust and other complex litigation cases.

Capitol Retort: To fee or not to fee, Mueller v. Barr, hard time

Kevin Featherly May 9, 2019

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, holds a news conference with health care executives from across the state at the Capitol in St. Paul on Thursday, May 2, 2019, to stress the urgency of preserving a tax on health care providers that helps fund health care programs. Republicans want to let the tax expire as scheduled at the end of the year. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

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Breaking the Ice: Business focus drives boutique firm’s new leader

Todd Nelson May 8, 2019

Jim MacGillis founded Trepanier MacGillis Battina in 2003 with Craig Trepanier, whom he succeeds as president. (Submitted photo)

MacGillis founded the firm in 2003 with Craig Trepanier.

Capitol Retort: Skipping out, Noor on trial, talented Twins

Kevin Featherly May 1, 2019

Minnesota Twins outfielders Byron Buxton, left, and Max Kepler celebrate the Twins 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday in Minneapolis. Kepler and Buxton both hit home runs. (AP photo: Jim Mone)

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Breaking the Ice: IP practice grows with move to new firm

Todd Nelson May 1, 2019

Kris Fredrick, partner at Quarles & Brady, is expanding his intellectual property practice.

Breaking the Ice: Public service passion leads from Capitol to Fair

Todd Nelson April 25, 2019

A yearly highlight for Nancy Haas, a licensed peace officer, is serving on the State Fair police force. (Submitted photo)

Attorney Nancy Haas, who chairs the governmental relations division in Messerli Kramer’s St. Paul office, lobbies on clients’ behalf at every legislative session. Lobbying work aside, a yearly highlight for Haas, a licensed peace officer, is serving on the State Fair police force.

Capitol Retort: Mueller impressions, funding interpreters, GoScamMe

Kevin Featherly April 24, 2019

Attorney General William Barr speaks alongside Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, right, and acting Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Edward O'Callaghan, left, about the release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report during a news conference April 18. (AP photo)

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