Law

Yours and Mine, but the Business is Ours

If there’s an upside to be found in matters of recession and divorce, it’s that economic distress is prompting more cooperation between couples splitting up.

February 2009

A Trademark Win in China

A Trademark Win in China

ADC Telecommunications won a recent ruling in China that may make it easier for companies to enforce intellectual property rights in the country.

April 2009

Mark Ellinger, Fish & Richardson

Defending Stem Cells

Mark Ellinger of Minneapolis law firm Fish & Richardson talks about the intellectual property value of stem cells and the biosciences industry.

April 2009

Pitch Protection

Pitch Protection

Companies that routinely pitch creative ideas to prospective clients often face the problem of others pilfering their intellectual property

April 2009

Questioning the Methods

Questioning the Methods

Can you patent you business model after new federal limits?

April 2009

Climate Challenge

Climate Challenge

How a new partnership between the government and law firm looks to jumpstart environmentalism in-house.

February 2009

Green Energy

Green Energy

As Minnesota’s alternative and renewable energy industry grows, local law firms will need to do the same.

February 2009

Practice Change

Practice Change

After six years of strong growth, law firms are seeing less demand, rising salaries, and heightened competition from local and out-of-town firms.

October 2008

A Victory for Mediation

A judge ruled that a Minnesota company can require its franchisees to work toward a mediated resolution of disputes with the company before turning to litigation.

September 2008

Across State Lines

Every state has got them, so why should you worry about "Gotchas" when hiring out of state?

May 2008

Pro Business

Pro Business

Manny Gonzalez is one member of Minnesota's business community who took advantage of local pro bono legal counseling for improving his business.

February 2008

Patently Obvious

Patently Obvious

Are too many patents awarded to “inventions” that are just obvious applications of existing knowledge? The U.S. Supreme Court says yes. Now what?

January 2008

The Arbitration Debate

The Arbitration Debate

Arbitration is a popular alternative to litigation, but Twin Cities attorneys warn that it's not a one-size-fits-all solution.

October 2007

In-House Counsel

In-House Counsel, Outside Help

When do staff attorneys seek assistance from outside firms?

July 2007

Religion at Work

Religion at Work

Tolerance and flexibility regarding religious beliefs can help you stay on the right side of the law—and improve your workplace.

May 2007

The Retaliation Dilemma

The Retaliation Dilemma

A new Supreme Court decision may make it harder to avoid retaliation claims from whistleblowers and discrimination complainants. Local experts offer advice.

May 2007

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