Law

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

Tony Zeuli (left) and Tong Wu

Changing China

Two attorneys from Merchant & Gould share their story of successfully representing a client’s intellectual property case in China.

January 2007

Patent Pending... and Pending... and Pending

Patent Pending... and Pending... and Pending

What's the one government agency that business leaders wish had more money? The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

January 2007

Keeping it in the Family

Keeping it in the Family

The often tricky business of family-business succession.

October 2006

Pirating Your Patents

Pirating Your Patents

Whether they are greedy parasites or legitimate patent holders, so-called “patent trolls” take time, resources, and money from the companies they sue.

July 2006

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

Due diligence for intellectual property can be complicated and time consuming, but you shouldn’t buy a company without it.

July 2006

An Ounce of Prevention

When it comes to workplace law, a little information can head off a lot of trouble.

April 2006

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