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MINNEAPOLIS
Monday, May 1, 2023 - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 8:15 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
This year’s Institute will feature important plenary sessions along with many breakouts on different topics for you to design a CLE experience to meet your individual needs and areas of interest. Whether you are new to the Institute in 2023, a returning participant, or a senior business attorney, there will be relevant and timely content for everyone.
This Year's Institute Features:
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Thank you to our breakfast sponsor BGH Valuation
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Business Law Case Update
– Faris A. Rashid & X. Kevin Zhao
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
001
Choice of Entity and Business Formation – Governing Laws, Structures, and Key Governance Issues!
– Wynne Reece
002
The Current State of Capital Markets and M&A Deals
– James M. Frommelt, Kam Kielhorn & Adam Webb
– Mark D. Williamson (moderator)
003
6 Tax Principles That Every Business Lawyer Must Know
– Mark A. Sellner
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
101
Early Stage Financing for Startup Companies – How to Finance the Enterprise in the Current Market
– Peter J. Kaiser
102
Using Earnouts and Rollover Equity in M&A Transactions
– Zachary J. Crain
103
Saving Taxes for Your Client by Using an S Corporation Rather Than an LLC
– Mark A. Sellner
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH (provided)
Thank you to our luncheon sponsor Morgan Stanley
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH PRESENTATION
Don’t Take on the World Alone – Using Governmental Resources to Successfully Export Goods and Services
– Laurence Reszetar
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
201
Estate Planning Basics for the Business Lawyer
– Amanda J. Kruse & Matthew J. Shea
202
Intellectual Property Considerations in M&A Transactions
– Stephen R. Baird & Craig S. Krummen
203
Tax Issues When Selling an LLC or an S Corporation
– Mark A. Sellner
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
301
Beware of Boilerplate Language in Contracts – Does it Benefit or Harm Your Client?
– James E. Snoxell & Mark V. Steffenson
302
Top 4 Trends to Know in Representing Public Companies
– Liz Dunshee
303
Got ChatGPT? How AI and Other Technologies are Affecting Lawyers and the Legal Profession
– Damien A. Riehl
3:45– 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
401
Dispute Resolution Clauses in Contracts – Forum, Venue, Parties and More
– Paul M. Floyd & Judge Becky R. Thorson (retired)
402
New Developments in Securities Law That Impact the Work of Business Attorneys and In-House Counsel
– Amy C. Seidel
403
Advising Minnesota Companies Doing Business Abroad – 10 Key Issues to Know When Buying or Selling Goods or Services Internationally
– Heather L. Marx & Kristi Adair Zentner
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
INSTITUTE RECEPTION
Join your colleagues and friends for tasty refreshments plus in-person conversations!
8:05 – 8:35 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:35 – 8:55 a.m.
ANNUAL MSBA BUSINESS LAW SECTION MEETING
8:55 – 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
The Secretary of State Report
– Steve Simon
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Legislative Update – The Corporate Transparency Act and Updates to the UCC
– Kimberly A. Lowe & Bibi Black
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
501
Legislative Update – A Deeper Dive into the Corporate Transparency Act
– Kimberly A. Lowe & Bibi Black
502
Contract Terms, Termination Clauses, and Remedies – How to Get Out of the Contract Gone Bad
– Steven C. Kerbaugh
503
Introduction to Commercial Insurance for the Business Lawyer – Primary Coverage, Subordination, Claims-Made, Prior Acts, Tail Coverage and More
– Kay Nord Hunt & Michelle K. Kuhl
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION G
601
Rapid Fire – 20 Things Every Business Lawyer Should Know About Employment Law
– Leonard B. Segal
602
Market Trends and Considerations in Indemnification and Representations and Warranties
– Keith P. Radtke & Kate Sherburne
603
Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology – Regulatory Updates and Crypto Service Provider Meltdowns Affecting You and Your Clients
– Susan H. Stephan
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION H
701
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Update – Staying Current on the Latest Threats and Safeguards to Advise Your Business Clients
– Jamie N. Nafziger
702
Advanced Contract Drafting – 7 Tips for Drafting Contract Provisions that Manage Risk via Insurance Provisions
– Terri Krivosha
703
The Intersection of ESG and Business Law
– Jill R. Radloff
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION I
801
When Owners Sue Each Other – Litigating and Managing Fiduciary Duty Disputes
– Peter J. McElligott & Richard T. Ostlund
802
Setting Up and Advising Single Member LLCs
– Allison M. Plunkett
803
Elimination of Bias: Representing Hispanic Business Owners – Using Culture for Success
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Inti Martínez-Alemán
3:45– 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION J
901
Foundations in Business Valuation for Shareholder Disputes
– Richard C. Berning & John H. Heidebrecht
902
LLC Operating Agreements – Focus on Management and Buyouts
– Allison M. Plunkett
903
Real World Ethics Lessons for the Business Attorney – A Scenario Based Approach
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Jennie A. Clarke & Chad A. Snyder
All attendees of the 2023 Business Law Institute may attend this webcast for free. Instructions on how to register for free will be distributed at the Institute.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Intellectual Property Law for the Business Lawyer – Lessons for Managing and Protecting a Company’s Most Valuable Assets
– Devan V. Padmanabhan & Kelcey Patrick-Ferree
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday & Tuesday, May 1-2, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Monday & Tuesday, June 5-6, 2023
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$495 MSBA members / $495 paralegals / $595 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
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.
INSTITUTE
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 12.5 CLE credits, including 1.0 elimination of bias credit for session #803 and 1.0 ethics credit for session #903. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 12.5 credits.
POST-INSTITUTE WEBCAST
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 1.0 standard CLE credit for the post-Institute webcast.
