News & Events & More

February 29, 2012
For CEOs & Business Owners: Business & Economic Outlook Event
Attorney Karen Bertulli is a panelist, giving legal tips to businesses.

January 19, 2012
ACC Networking Social
The firm is host to a networking social for members of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

January 19, 2012
What Corporate Counsel Need to Know About Political Law: John Knapp & Tami Diehm
An overview from John A. Knapp & Tammera R. Diehm regarding political activities corporations can and can't engaged in.

October 27, 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine's Employment Law Seminar
Winthrop & Weinstine is hosting the firm's annual Employment Law Seminar on Thursday, October 27, at the Metropolitan Club at Target Field.

October 19, 2011
Tammera R. Diehm's Webinar on Lobbying by Non-Profit Clients
Tami Diehm is a panelist for the Strafford CLE webinar.

September 22 - 23, 2011
2011 Midwest IP Institute
The 10th annual conference is focused on the newest IP developments and their implications.

April 28-30, 2011
Star of the North Dental Meeting
Join dental lawyers David Aafedt & Tiffany Blofield at booth #554.

April 16, 2011
Remembering Our Stars Gala for the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota-North Dakota
Winthrop & Weinstine proudly supports the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter's Remembering Our Stars Gala.

April 12, 2011
Directors Roundtable on Challenges Public Companies Face Under Dodd-Frank Act
With the passing of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Companies and their Directors and Advisors are faced with significant regulatory and enforcement challenges that must be addressed.

April 06, 2011
Stephen R. Baird Discusses Trademark Bullying in Strafford CLE Webinar
The webinar will discuss what trademark bullying is perceived to be and strategies for protecting your brand.

April 04, 2011
SmartTalk Conversation with Ann Compton
The April 4th talk features political correspondent Ann Compton, the first female reporter for the White House.

March 10, 2011
The Stir - Formerly the Joint Dinner of Women's Professional Associations
The event features keynote Marie C. Wilson, founder and president emeritus of The White House Project.

March 08, 2011
Tom Hanson Presents on Minnesota State Budget - Where Do We Go From Here?
Tom Hanson will be discussing how Minnesota's budget works and its possible impacts.

March 03, 2011
Minnesota 2011 Entrepreneur Kick-Off for TiE
Winthrop & Weinstine is a proud sponsor of this event, which gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn more about business-related competitions and events.

March 01, 2011
Allied Executives' Annual Business & Economic Outlook Event
The event features a panel of professionals who will give their thoughts on where the economy is headed for business.

February 24, 2011
Reception for the Reopening of the Historic Minnesota Building
A reception of the reopening for the first art deco building in downtown St. Paul.

February 24, 2011
"Attorney of the Year" Presentation, Winthrop & Weinstine's Craig S. Krummen Honored
Craig Krummen will be honored with other Minnesota Lawyer "Attorneys of the Year" on Feb. 24.

February 24, 2011
Association of Corporate Counsel's "Cocktails & Colleagues"
Join in-house counsel colleagues at a networking event for the Association of Corporate Counsel, Minnesota Chapter.

December 16, 2010
Philip T. Colton Moderator in HCBA Panel Discussion of Current In-House Concerns & Issues
The panel will discuss issues facing in-house counsel and how they can overcome them.

December 09, 2010
IP Attorneys Sharon D. Armstrong & Stephen R. Baird Examine Top Trademark Decisions
The webcast is available on Minnesota CLE's website as a part of their IP Webcast Series.

December 02, 2010
Stephen R. Baird Discusses Social Media Hurdles at Minnesota PRSA Event
Steve Baird, trademark attorney and DuetsBlog.com author, is speaking about overcoming social media hurdles.

November 19, 2010
Stephen R. Baird Presenting at MN CLE on Marketing Your Law Practice Through Social Media
Steve is a panelist in a session that discusses why lawyers are blogging and using social media platforms.

November 4, 2010
Winthrop & Weinstine's Annual Employment Law Seminar
Join us for this informative event.

August 17, 2010
Winthrop & Weinstine Recognized as One of the "Best Places to Work" for 5th Year
The winning companies will be ranked and featured in a special section and honored at a luncheon.

July 01, 2010
Philip T. Colton Moderates Panel on Financing Your Company for the Long-Term
Phil Colton moderates a panel on financing companies for The Collaborative.

January 31, 2012
Prominent Patent & IP Attorneys Join Winthrop & Weinstine
Six new attorneys join to strengthen the firm's patent group.

January 30, 2012
Sri K. Sankaran Joins Winthrop & Weinstine as a Shareholder in IP Litigation Group
Sri Sankaran is an attorney with over 20 years of experience litigating patent and other IP cases.

January 30, 2012
Paul J. Robbennolt Joins Winthrop & Weinstine's IP Department
Paul Robbennolt is an experienced patent litigator and patent prosecutor.

January 30, 2012
Devan V. Padmanabhan, Patent Attorney, Joins Winthrop & Weinstine
Devan Padmanabhan is chair of the firm's Patent Litigation group.

January 17, 2012
Winthrop & Weinstine Announces 2012 Board of Directors
New additions to the Board of Directors are David Aafedt & Dan Beck.

January 04, 2012
Winthrop & Weinstine Expands Commercial Litigation Department with New Hire
Justin H. Jenkins joined the firm from a boutique commercial litigation firm in Dallas.

December 20, 2011
Stephen R. Baird Named an "Attorney of the Year"
This award is reserved for a select group of attorneys from throughout the state who have distinguished themselves through exemplary work.

November 21, 2011
Best Lawyers Ranks Multiple Firm Practice Groups as Top Tier
Twelve practice groups have been named to the 1st tier in Minneapolis.

November 08, 2011
Joy S. Newborg Chosen as One of Minnesota's "Top Women in Finance"
Joy was selected for her legal and financial knowledge in the areas of corporate securities & finance.

November 07, 2011
John A. Knapp Appointed Vice Chair of American Bar Association Committee
John Knapp has been appointed VP for the Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the ABA.

October 28, 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine Expands IP Department, Adds New Patent Attorney to Form "Patent Boutique"
Leading Minnesota patent attorney Jeff Stone joins Winthrop & Weinstine.

October 28, 2011
Materials from Winthrop & Weinstine's Employment Law Seminar
Download presentation materials from the firm's annual seminar, held Oct. 27, 2011.

October 06, 2011
Two Attorneys Receive "Lawyer of the Year" Honors from Best Lawyers
Jeff Ansel & John Knapp named "Lawyer of the Year" for real estate litigation & government relations, respectively.

September 21, 2011
Three Winthrop & Weinstine Employees Named "Unsung Legal Heroes"
Sandy Ricci, Nancy Evans and Laura Gutierrez are honorees for Minnesota Lawyer's 2011 class of Unsung Legal Heroes.

September 13, 2011
Seventeen Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®
The firm is top-listed in Minneapolis & Minnesota in Administrative/Regulatory Law, Arbitration, Banking and Finance Law, Government Relations Practice, and Municipal Law.

August 18, 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine Recognized as One of the "Best Places to Work" for 6th Time
The firm was ranked #4 in mid-sized companies, and is the highest-ranked law firm.

July 26, 2011
Craig S. Krummen Lawsuit Included in "Top 10" Verdicts of 2010 in Minnesota Lawyer
Craig Krummen was the plaintiff's attorney for the number three "verdict of the year" in Minnesota Lawyer.

July 18, 2011
Tom Kettleson Joins Winthrop & Weinstine's Commercial Lending Group
In addition to joining the firm, Tom was elected to the Board of Directors at Rise, Inc.

July 12, 2011
Minnesota Super Lawyers® Includes Over Twenty Attorneys at Winthrop & Weinstine
This year's "Top 100" include five of Winthrop & Weinstine's attorneys.

July 12, 2011
Thirteen Winthrop & Weinstine Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Rising Stars
No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are included on the Rising Stars list.

June 15, 2011
Press Conference Held at the Offices of Winthrop & Weinstine
Find a copy of the "Kazeminy, Coleman Vindicated as Justice Department Closes Investigation With No Charges Filed," press release.

June 14, 2011
Chambers USA Lists Winthrop & Weinstine as a Top Firm & Recognizes Five Attorneys
The firm and attorneys were recognized for their top expertise as a law firm in General Commercial Litigation (Band 1) and Real Estate (Band 3).

May 26, 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine Attorneys Help Client Settle Lawsuit
Attorneys Jeff Ansel & Dave Davenport represented Global Partners United against Bixby Energy Systems.

May 26, 2011
Significant Settlement Announced for Winthrop & Weinstine Client, Inspired Technologies
The lawsuit surrounded breaches of confidentiality agreements with a manufacturer for Frog Tape®.

May 23, 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine Helps Local Food Bank Raise Funds
Winthrop & Weinstine’s campaign included a cookbook that was offered at the annual Women Client Networking Event.

October 20, 2011
Opt-Out Protection for Registered Trademarks in New Domain Space
Deadline to file for opt-out protection for a new top level domain is Oct. 28, 2011.

August 17, 2011
Securities & Employment Law Alert: Whistleblower Protections Expanded
New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules effective August 12, 2011.

April 09, 2010
Alert: New Minnesota Historic Tax Credit - Overview
The Minnesota Credit for Historic Structure Rehabilitation (MHTC) was signed into law on April 2, 2010.

January 02, 2012
Video: Hot Marketing Topics with Trademark & Legal Implications
Watch Steve Baird's Minnesota CLE webcast.

December 29, 2011
Minnesota Real Estate Foreclosures: 21 Common Questions & Answers
Our Creditors' Remedies attorneys answer the most asked questions from their clients.

December 27, 2011
Preparing for Cloud Computing: Bradley J. Walz in "Tech Toolkit" in Finance & Commerce
Brad Walz recommends researching cloud computing vendors before giving over control of your company's data.

December 13, 2011
Bradley J. Walz Suggests Money is Motive for Debated Changes in IP Law
The Protect IP Act & Stop Online Piracy Act bills have been heavily debated in the IP arena.

December 02, 2011
Tom Hanson Talks MN Budget Surplus on KARE 11 TV
On Dec 1., the MMB announced a $876 million budget surplus for Minnesota.

October 28, 2011
Materials from Winthrop & Weinstine's Employment Law Seminar
Download presentation materials from the firm's annual seminar, held Oct. 27, 2011.

October 20, 2011
Opt-Out Protection for Registered Trademarks in New Domain Space
Deadline to file for opt-out protection for a new top level domain is Oct. 28, 2011.

October 13, 2011
Lobbyists John A. Knapp, Christine Zimmer "Really Strong"
John Knapp & Christine Zimmer assist clients with their Indian gambling interests at the Capitol.

October 05, 2011
Attorney Christianna L. Finnern Featured in Alma Mater TV Ad
Christianna Finnern is featured in a Wartburg College admissions television ad.

August 22, 2011
Lobbyist Tom Hanson Quoted in Star Tribune
Lobbyist Tom Hanson talks budget and tobacco legislation.

August 17, 2011
Securities & Employment Law Alert: Whistleblower Protections Expanded
New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules effective August 12, 2011.

August 03, 2011
Susan A. Perera's "Protecting Your Color Trademark" Published on IP Law 360
Brands should consider differing from the norm and capitalize on their protectable color.

July 25, 2011
"Exposing Two-Face Brands" by Stephen R. Baird Featured on World Trademark Review
In “Exposing the two-face brands,” Steve explores why brand truncation should be approached carefully.

July 25, 2011
Tom Hanson Quoted in The New Republic on Minnesota Government Shutdown
Lobbyist Tom Hanson discusses Minnesota’s government shutdown with Walter Shapiro.

July 25, 2011
Brian W. Kensicki Gives Legal Advice to Upsize Growth Challenge Winners
Brian offers suggestions on attracting investors, maximizing distribution and protecting assets.

July 22, 2011
Director of Marketing Deb Cochran Discusses Marketing Strategies for Business Growth in Upsize
Deb provides practical advice to the business owners that could help them grow their marketing efforts.

July 22, 2011
IP Attorney Michael T. Olsen Shares Best Practices for Maximizing IP Assets
Michael answers questions about dormant technology, ownership issues and non-disclosure agreements.

July 19, 2011
Tom Hanson Audio Interview on MPR
Lobbyist Tom Hanson discusses the newly agreed upon state budget plan on MPR.

July 06, 2011
Video: Stephen R. Baird's Trademark & Brand Talk
The video is from a brand talk Steve Baird gave at Blackcoffee, a brand management & design agency.

July 01, 2011
Brian W. Kensicki Authors "The Importance of Standardized Contracts for Manufacturers"
Brian Kensicki outlines reasons to have a standard contract and particular provisions that should be included in a standard manufacturing agreement.

June 30, 2011
Quotes from Tom Hanson's MPR Interview Featured in "Countdown to a shutdown"
Organizations that may be affected by the shutdown express frustration with the Minnesota state government.

June 29, 2011
MPR Interviews Tom Hanson About Possible Government Shutdown
The radio program's guests explore who's to blame if Minnesota's state government shuts down.

June 24, 2011
What Will Happen to Constuction Projects if the Minnesota Government Shuts Down? Tom Hanson Comments
Tom Hanson comments on what highway contractors may face with a possible government shutdown.

June 24, 2011
Stephen R. Baird Discusses Wiper Fluid Lawsuit in Local Business Journal
Steve Baird recently wrote about the case on the firm's DuetsBlog.

June 17, 2011
Lobbyists John A. Knapp & Tom Hanson Mentioned in Politics in Minnesota Article
Tom Hanson was identified as a new lobbyist who had a good legislative session.

June 16, 2011
"Taste Infrigement" by Stephen R. Baird Appears in iP Frontline
Steve discusses the non-traditional trademarks of flavor and taste.

June 15, 2011
Lobbyists Hanson, Zimmer Listed in "Rising Lobbyists" Poll in the Capitol Report
Hanson listed as a runner-up for the #1 rating; Zimmer listed as fellow lobbyist receiving multiple votes.

June 08, 2011
Employment Lawyer Laura A. Pfeiffer Authors Chapter in Wage and Hour Handbook
Laura Pfeiffer authored the “Timing and Manner of Payment” chapter.

June 04, 2011
Tom Hanson Discusses Possible Minnesota Government Shutdown on Stateline.org
The lobbyist and former budget commissioner weighs in on state government shutdowns.

May 09, 2011
Trademark Attorney Daniel J. Kelly Article Featured in Law360
Dan Kelly's article discusses fraud claims for the use of the mark "Would You Rather...?"

May 04, 2011
IT Director Craig Wilson Presents a Case Study at the Paragon Tech Expo
Craig discussed how Pano's technology was implemented at the firm, and how it has helped the firm store documents virtually.

May 04, 2011
Karen V. Bertulli Gives Tips for Business Building in Upsize
The profile lists documents that every business should have in place, including formation documents, risk management documents and shareholder/buy-sell/member control agreements.

April 26, 2011
Megan M. Ruwe Cautions Employers About Using Social Media to Screen Job Candidates
The Finance & Commerce article explores how businesses are using social media platforms to their advantage.

April 26, 2011
Tom Hanson Featured in Almanac Episode, Discusses Effects of Possible Government Shut-Down
Tom discusses what would happen to state entities if the legislature and Governor Mark Dayton do not agree on Minnesota’s budget.

April 17, 2011
Banking U: The Basics of Foreclosure
Winthrop & Weinstine bankruptcy and creditors' remedies attorney Christopher A. Camardello speaks on the basics of foreclosures.

April 12, 2011
Materials from Directors Roundtable on Dodd-Frank Act
Download presentations, speaker biographies and other articles related to the Dodd-Frank Act.

March 22, 2011
Lobbyists John A. Knapp & Tom Hanson Quoted on New Political Members Who are Garnering Attention
Both John and Tom are lobbyists in Winthrop & Weinstine’s Legislative & Regulatory group, which recently launched a political blog, Inside the Minnesota Capitol.

March 21, 2011
Tom Hanson Quoted in Article on Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota
Tom Hanson, former Minnesota Management and Budget commissioner, represents the Distilled Spirits Counsel for the United States.

March 07, 2011
Lobbyist Tom Hanson Featured in Video on Internet Sales Tax
Tom Hanson is featured on Almanac: at The Capitol opining on Internet sales tax.

March 07, 2011
White Paper On Final Rules for Say-on-Pay & Golden Parachute Advisory Votes Under Dodd-Frank Act by Joy S. Newborg
Joy Newborg summarizes the main changes & clarifications regarding advisory votes on the proposed rules.

February 25, 2011
Tom Hanson Quoted on Dayton's Minnesota Budget Plans in Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Tom Hanson discusses Mark Dayton's proposed fees to decrease Minnesota's budget deficit.

February 22, 2011
Karen V. Bertulli Helps Upsize Select Finalist for Business Builder Awards
Karen Bertulli and the other three judges interviewed the four finalists at the offices of Winthrop & Weinstine to determine the winner for 2010.

February 14, 2011
Lobbyist Tom Hanson Discusses Minnesota's "Bonding-to-Create-Jobs" Strategy in Finance & Commerce
Tom Hanson opines on bonding money as a way to create jobs in Minnesota.

February 08, 2011
Edward J. Drenttel Discusses the 2011 Economic Forecast with Minnesota Business
The article asks different industry professionals about what they’re expecting economically for 2011.

February 08, 2011
Article by Stephen R. Baird & Susan A. Perera Featured in Minnesota Business
The article looks at major brands that have changed logos or abbreviated brand names.

February 08, 2011
Tom Hanson Quoted in Star Tribune Article on Minnesota's Expanding State Sales Tax
The proposed Minnesota state sales tax may expand to professional services fees, including legal fees.

January 27, 2011
"The World According to Tom Hanson" Feature in Politics in Minnesota
Tom Hanson discusses the Minnesota budget deficit and battles facing the state's government.

December 17, 2010
Finance & Commerce Q&A with Social Media & Employment Attorney Megan M. Ruwe
The article features questions and answers from Megan, who realized early on that social media might provide a challenge for employers.

December 13, 2010
John A. Knapp Quoted in Pioneer Press on Power Flip in Minnesota Legislature
The article, “Lobbyists adapting to power flip in Minnesota Legislature, governor’s office,” discusses how a shift in Minnesota politics is changing the lobbyist landscape.

November 12, 2010
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Features Stephen R. Baird, DuetsBlog in Nov. 12 Edition
The article features local IP-focused blogs and how they’ve helped contribute to lawyers’ successes.

November 05, 2010
Materials from Winthrop & Weinstine's Employment Law Seminar Held on Nov. 4
Winthrop & Weinstine's annual Employment Law Seminar was held on November 4, 2010.

November 02, 2010
Joy S. Newborg Writes Summary of Dodd-Frank Act
Joy Newborg summarizes provisions of the Act that may be applicable to clients, and provides discussion points for further explanation.

October 01, 2010
Director of Marketing Deb Cochran Discusses Law Firm Directories in Finance & Commerce
Deb Cochran talks about law firm directories in Finance & Commerce.

October 01, 2010
Karen V. Bertulli Participates in Upsize Growth Challenge
The Upsize Growth Challenge pairs two winning business owners with industry professionals for two workshops to discuss how to achieve their business goals.

September 29, 2010
Philip T. Colton Authors Chapter on Key Issues In M&A Transaction Negotiations
Phil Colton’s chapter walks through key strategies relating to mergers and acquisitions.

September 23, 2010
Megan M. Ruwe Discusses How Employers Can Avoid Liability with Techology & Social Networks
Megan discusses topics in relation to technology and social networks that may leave an employer open to liability.

September 13, 2010
Presentation Materials from Allied Executives Social Media Workshop on 9/1
View the presentation materials from the Allied Executives event, "Social Media Workshop." Mark Pihart, employment law attorney, discussed the legal implications of using social media in the workplace.

September 01, 2010
Jeffrey R. Ansel Quoted in Minnesota Lawyer Article on Federal Rule of Evidence 502
Jeff Ansel indicates that Rule 502 is more complicated than saying a lawyer messed up. “You can’t just produce everything without trying to find and withhold privileged information solely in reliance on the rules regarding inadvertent disclosure” (qtd. in Thornton).

August 20, 2010
Jon L. Peterson Quoted in Pioneer Press Article on Leasing Solar Energy Systems
Leasing solar energy systems to homeowners becomes a new concept in going green.

July 31, 2010
Bradley J. Walz Comments on Leeds Lawsuit Against Olympus in Biz Journal Article
Brad Walz opines on Leeds chances of being considered a franchise under the Minnesota Franchise Act.

July 19, 2010
Norman L. Jones Quoted in Journal of Tax Credits
Norm Jones discusses drafting a new bill intended to improve the effectiveness of federal and state historic tax credits and new markets tax credits.

July 15, 2010
John A. Knapp, Tammera R. Diehm Write Article in ABA Newsletter
John Knapp & Tami Diehm discuss the implications of the recent Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

July 13, 2010
Bradley J. Walz Discusses Licensing, Franchising in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Brad Walz gives the business owner tips on how to market his book from a trademark perspective.

June 28, 2010
Megan M. Ruwe Quoted on Handbook Law in Finance & Commerce
Megan Ruwe weighs-in on an employee handbook Court decision.

June 08, 2010
Norman L. Jones Quoted in Finance and Commerce on Affordable Housing
Norm Jones weighs-in on the affordable housing tax credit.

June 07, 2010
Bradley J. Walz Guest Blogs About Social Media on TECHdotMN
Brad Walz discusses the legal implications of creating social network platforms.

May 28, 2010
Megan M. Ruwe Discusses Pre-Hiring Planning in New Business Minnesota
Megan Ruwe discusses steps a new employer can take to avoid employment problems before and after hiring an employee.

May 17, 2010
Megan Ruwe Provides Insight on Facebook Firing in the Charlotte Observer
Megan provides insight on how social networks are effecting the workplace.

May 17, 2010
Article by Bradley J. Walz Featured in Upsize Magazine
Brad Walz's article discusses the legal dangers when a business implements a user-generated content platform.

April 09, 2010
"Describing Your Brand Can Lead to Legal Troubles" - by Stephen R. Baird
The article, “Describing your brand can lead to legal troubles,” discusses how describing, versus suggesting, a brand in a “brand story” can “weaken if not invalidate the underlying trademark."

March 26, 2010
Megan M. Ruwe Quoted in Business Journal Article On Lawsuit Concerning LinkedIn
Megan Ruwe discusses social networking in a recent article.

February 04, 2010
Jeff Koerselman Quoted in Finance and Commerce on Affordable Housing Credits
Affordable housing attorney Jeffrey J. Koerselman comments on state and federal housing tax credits in Finance and Commerce.

February 03, 2010
Megan Ruwe Gives Best Practices in HR to ALLIANCE Leadership & Management Institute
Megan Ruwe discussed best practices in human resources, including various aspects that arise during the interview and hiring process, including day-to-day management of employees and performance reviews.

January 19, 2010
"Be Careful When Updating Your Firm's Trademark" - Bradley J. Walz
Trademark attorney Brad Walz discusses updating, abandoning and maintaining trademarks.

January 19, 2010
John A. Knapp Listed in CityPages' "10 Most Influential Lobbyists in Minnesota"
The article mentions that John Knapp “received unusually high praise from state lawmakers.”

January 15, 2010
Michael J. Stepan Writes About Post-Judgment Discovery in Bench & Bar
Mike Stepan authors an update on a post-judgment discovery statute.

December 16, 2009
"Closing Protection Letters Offer Peace of Mind" - Christianna Finnern & Jonathan Armour
Christianna and Jon explore the risks, exclusions and updates associated with a closing protection letter.

November 30, 2009
Intellectual Property's DuetsBlog Makes a "Splash"
Steve Baird & Dan Kelly, two authors of DuetsBlog, discuss their success.

November 17, 2009
Stephen R. Baird Discusses "Trademarking" in Upsize
Steve Baird discusses "trademarking" terms.

November 13, 2009
Legal Implications of Branding - Stephen R. Baird
View Stephen R. Baird’s PowerPoint slides from his lecture, the Legal Implications of Branding.

November 09, 2009
Stephen R. Baird's "A Trademark Touch" Cover Story for Brand Packaging Magazine
Stephen R. Baird’s article on touch trademarks is the cover story for Brand Packaging magazine for the Oct/Nov 2009 issue.

October 28, 2009
Michele Vaillancourt Quoted in Star Tribune Article
The article focuses on a Chicago investor who is accusing a Twin Cities investment/money managers group of securities fraud.

October 28, 2009
"The Risks of Increased Reliance on Technology" - Megan M. Ruwe
Megan M. Ruwe authors an article that focuses on how using technology to monitor employees comes with risks.

October 22, 2009
Philip T. Colton's "Raising Capital in a Down Economy Can Be Done" Published on Law360
Philip T. Colton's article, "Raising Capital in a Down Economy Can be Done," has been published on Law360.com.

October 14, 2009
"Finders Keepers, Users Weepers" - Joy S. Newborg
Joy S. Newborg authored a featured article on the potential pitfalls of using a finder to raise capital.

October 12, 2009
Stephen R. Baird Adapted Blog Post a Featured Article for Thomson Reuters Newsletter

October 12, 2009
Stephen R. Baird Blog Post Featured on ipFrontline
Steve Baird explores the effects of the In re Bose decision and how that has influenced trademark law.

September 21, 2009
Webinar: What Trademark Lawyers Need to Understand About In Re Bose
Steve discusses the In Re Bose case, his perspective on how trademark fraud will be evaluated after In Re Bose, and proactive strategies for businesses, among other related topics.

September 15, 2009
MinnPost.com Article Spotlights Winthrop & Weinstine's Marketing Approach
Director of Marketing Deb Cochran discusses embracing the “low-key” marketing approach.

September 15, 2009
Sandra J. Martin Gives Tips on Estate Planning in Neighborhood Magazine
Sandra J. Martin provides estate planning tips to an article in her Edina neighborhood magazine, Country Club Neighborhood Life.

September 15, 2009
Laura Pfeiffer & Mark Pihart Author Minnesota Employment Law Forms and Practice Manual
The work, a practical forms and practice manual for employers, is available through Data Trace Publishing Company.

August 30, 2009
Lloyd W. Grooms Authors "2009 Legislative Session in Review" for Bench & Bar
Lloyd gives an overview on the 2009 session, including overviews on specific topics like court funding, sales tax on legal services, and section bills.

August 27, 2009
"Employee Internet Postings May Pose a Risk to Employers" - Megan M. Ruwe
Megan M. Ruwe discusses the implications of new technologies that can affect workplace practices.

August 20, 2009
Megan M. Ruwe Quoted in Star Tribune on Social Networking
The article, “You have the right to remain silent…and tweetless,” looks at social networking trends and how they affect companies, especially legally.

August 18, 2009
James W. Dierking Talks Wind Energy in Biz Journal Article
Jim Dierking talks about wind energy and various financing options in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

August 18, 2009
"Are Your Supervisors a Help or a Hindrance?" - Laura A. Pfeiffer
Laura Pfeiffer's article gives tips on how your company can avoid risks and make your supervisors assets.

August 11, 2009
Bradley J. Walz Blog Post Featured Article on ipFrontline
Brad Walz's article explores the risks of changing a brand’s look, most often at the expense of abandoning the old trademark and its goodwill.

July 23, 2009
Edward J. Drenttel Discusses Banking Issues in Finance and Commerce
Ed Drenttel discusses banking issues in a July 23, 2009, article in Finance and Commerce.

July 23, 2009
Stephen R. Baird's Blog Post Featured on BPCouncil.com
Steve Baird's blog post on using single-letter trademarks in the hotel industry is featured on BPCouncil.com.

July 22, 2009
"Robert's Rules of Order" - Robert R. Weinstine Featured Article in Law & Politics
Trial attorney and firm co-founder Robert R. Weinstine is the subject of an article, “Robert’s Rules of Order,” in Minnesota Law & Politics.

May 10, 2011
Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL)
Advancing the success of women in the legal profession and striving for a just society.

April 17, 2011
Banking U: The Basics of Foreclosure
Winthrop & Weinstine bankruptcy and creditors' remedies attorney Christopher A. Camardello speaks on the basics of foreclosures.

April 06, 2011
Chambers and Partners

April 02, 2011
FORC
Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Inc.

March 30, 2011
Resource for Employment Issues, Immigration Compliance & Visa Strategies

March 15, 2011
Best Lawyers in America®

January 05, 2011
State Law Resources