ONLINE
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Litigators and judges discuss emerging trends in threshold motions practice and share strategies for using threshold motions to quickly draw the judge a picture of the issues, and desired outcomes, in a case. Topics covered include:
SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW LAWYERS!
New lawyers who have been admitted to the bar less than 5 years may attend this course in person on June 23, 2025 for FREE. Contact customerservice@minncle.org to receive this discount.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
Winning (or Defeating) a Motion for Injunctive Relief
Learn how to effectively argue or defend against a motion for injunctive relief.
– Martin S. Chester, Judge Colette Routel & Michael D. Stinson
9:50 – 10:05 a.m.
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10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
Using ADR for Early Relief and Settlement
Emergency relief is available in arbitration, and early evaluation and mediation most often serve a client’s interests. Experienced neutrals will discuss how to effectively use ADR to achieve settlement at the front end.
– Judge Kathleen R. Gearin, Judge Ivy S. Bernhardson & Donald M. Lewis
11:05 – 11:15 a.m.
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Strategies for Effective Early Discovery
Early discovery comes in many forms: injunctive relief discovery, jurisdictional discovery, or phased discovery for other reasons. This session will provide practical advice for managing early discovery strategically.
– Erin E. Westbrook
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Writing to Win – Judicial Insight on How to Write Effective Motions and Briefs
The Chief U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota, offers guidance on writing motions and briefs that effectively state your case and aid the Court in considering the issues before it.
– Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz
1:45 – 1:50 p.m.
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1:50 – 2:50 p.m.
Motions to Dismiss and Beyond – A Comprehensive Look at the Tools Available in Rule 12
This session will offer a practical, detailed overview of the tools available under Rule 12, including Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss, motions to strike, motions for judgment on the pleadings, insufficient service of process, and more.
– Rory F. Collins & Drew M. Horwood
2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
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3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Navigating Unique Early Litigation Issues
Sometimes a lawsuit requires dealing with a rarely used rule or procedure. This session will equip you with the basics of Rule 11, motions to disqualify counsel or judges, motions to stay or transfer venue, and more.
– Kathy S. Kimmel
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Winning with Daubert – A Rapid-Fire Guide to Challenging Experts
Gain practical insights into challenging expert testimony and ensuring the admissibility of reliable evidence.
– Jevon C. Bindman, Janel M. Dressen & Judge Stephen L. Smith
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Strategies for Making or Defending a Motion for Class Certification
Learn practical techniques for crafting compelling arguments in support of or opposition to certification, focusing on Rule 23’s requirements and a discussion of pre-discovery strike motions.
– Joel Andersen & Anna P. Prakash
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, June 23, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 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.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 civil trial specialist credits.
