Schedule times below are for the live seminar. Please refer to DATES & LOCATIONS for individual replay start times.

12:30 – 12:55 p.m.
CHECK-IN   -or-   JOIN ONLINE

12:55 – 1:00 p.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Common IP Issues Facing Outdoor Businesses

• We want to start a new line of golf clubs. How do we know the brand name we chose won’t infringe another trademark?
• We have a new design for a snowboard binding. How do we prevent others from copying our design?
• We sell a solar powered camp oven. Recently we received a cease and desist letter telling us the oven infringed a patent they owned and they threatened to sue us for patent infringement. What should we do?
• And more.

– Ruth A. Rivard; Stinson LLP; Minneapolis

1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Major Employment and Labor Issues Facing Outdoor Businesses

• Are seasonal employees the same as temporary employees or independent contractors? 
• Do I need an Employee Handbook if most of my employees are seasonal workers? 
• What is the new wage theft law and what does it mean for seasonal workers?
• And more.

– Grant T. Collins; Felhaber Larson; Minneapolis

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Analyzing Liability Issues Facing Outdoor Businesses

• I run an outdoor business and I want to limit my business’s liability from accidental death or injuries. Is this something I can do by having customers sign a waiver of liability? Is such a waiver enforceable? 
• One of my customers was skiing downhill at my business’s property and hurt a third party. What are my liabilities if any towards the third party?
• I own a dogsledding company. One of my dogs bit a customer. Am I responsible for the dog bite? Can I still use the dog for future sled rides?
• And more.

– Adina R. Bergstrom; Sauro & Bergstrom PLLC; Oakdale

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Understanding the Lacey Act and Its Impact on Businesses – Exporting, Importing, Buying, or Selling Fish, Plants, or Wildlife

• What sorts of plants, fish, and animals are covered under the Lacey Act?
• What are the potential consequences for violation of the Lacey Act?
• What sort of conduct is criminalized by the Lacey Act?
• And more.

– Evan Weiner; Neve Webb PLLC; Edina

The presentations listed below are no longer available. We are planning to reschedule this program for later this year. Specific dates and locations have not yet been selected.

IN-PERSON LIVE PRESENTATION
Monday, April 20, 2020
12:55 – 4:15 p.m.
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

LIVE WEBCAST
Monday, April 20, 2020
12:55 – 4:15 p.m.
Attend online

IN-PERSON REPLAYS
Schedule times for replays may differ from those for the live program. Start times are as indicated below. Please register at least one week in advance to secure your copy of the course materials on the day of the seminar.

Minneapolis – 5/6/20 (Check-In 12:30; Replay 1:00)
Minneapolis – 5/21/20 (Check-In 12:30; Replay 1:00)
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street and Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center

Duluth – 5/22/20 (Check-In 12:30; Replay 1:00)
Pier B Resort, 800 West Railroad Street; Pilot House Boardroom

Saint Cloud – 6/11/20 (Check-In 12:30; Replay 1:00)
Rinke Noonan Law Firm; 1015 West Saint Germain Street

In-Person Live:  $155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate
In-Person Replay:  $155 MSBA members / $155 paralegals / $175 standard rate
Live Webcast:  $175

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 3.0 CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 3.0 credits.