Minnesota Lawyer

Some might avoid sifting through fire or property damage scenes, but not Carly Stephani. For Stephani, it’s necessary to understand the scientific and engineering principles involved in representing motor vehicle, medical device and other manufacturers in her national product liability ...

Ben Wagner got an early start on his legal career. “My dad would tell you I was probably born a lawyer,” Wagner said. “I’ve been arguing with him since the age of 3. Maybe 4.” Although Wagner didn’t officially begin ...

At 6 feet 4 inches and 235 pounds, Melvin Welch cuts an imposing figure. That can be both an advantage and a disadvantage in the courtroom, particularly for someone naturally inclined to excitability when fighting injustice. But Welch has learned ...

Think the Twins are doing well? Meet Christina Zauhar, who has achieved what might be termed a legal grand slam. She has a string of four consecutive complete trial acquittals — not guilty on all counts. Zauhar, who began practicing ...

Kristin Zinsmaster doesn’t shrink from the adjective “ambitious.” That’s good. Because it describes an attorney whose list of accomplishments far exceeds the space allotted here. Here’s a sample: She earned a 4.0 GPA and summa cum laude distinction as a ...

Cash reserves, deals abroad, tech assets

Merger and acquisition activity was down in May

Increasingly, the need to acquire technology assets is driving many mergers and acquisitions.

There are times when M&A’s do not go according to plan. Examples of failed mergers abound.

“It’s a seller’s market right now. "