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William Mitchell Law Review Symposium

Cases You Need to Know Examining the Minnesota Appellate Courts’ most recent and relevant decisions

Thursday, April 19, 8 am–1 pm

Kelley Boardroom

Find out what is important to know about recent Minnesota court decisions at this symposium, hosted by the William Mitchell Law Review. Speakers include Law Review staff members whose case notes were just published in Volume 33 of the Law Review, William Mitchell professors Peter Knapp, Michael Steenson, and Brad Colbert, and a local attorney. Cases cover a broad range of practice areas.

Speakers and cases

8 am Legal Malpractice: Professor Michael Steenson, William Mitchell College of Law
Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. v. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, 711 N.W.2d 811 (Minn. 2006) and Antone v. Mirviss, 720 N.W.2d 331 (Minn. 2006)

8:30 “Good Cause” Termination in Franchise Agreements: Doug Frazey, Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review
River Valley Truck Ctr., Inc. v. Interstate Cos., 704 N.W.2d 154 (Minn. 2005)

Registration Questions

Events @wmitchell.edu
(651) 290-6400

Register to Attend

Cost:
$25/practitioner $5/student
Application made for standard CLE credits

8:50 Minnesota Evidence: Professor Peter Knapp, William Mitchell College of Law
Kelly v. Ellefson, 712 N.W.2d 759 (Minn. 2006)

9:20 BREAK

9:35 Confrontation Rights in Sexual Abuse Cases: Michael Everson, Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review
State v. Bobadilla, 709 N.W.2d 243 (Minn. 2006)

9:55 Land-Use Comprehensive Plans: Rick Linsk, Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review
Mendota Golf LLP v. City of Mendota Heights, 708 N.W.2d 162 (Minn. 2006)

10:15 Federal Arbitration Act: Liz Kramer, Associate, Leonard, Street & Dienard
Onvoy, Inc. v. SHAL, LLC, 669 N.W.2d 344 (Minn. 2003) and Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc. v. Cardegna, 126 S. Ct. 1204 (2006)

10:45 BREAK

11:00 Coemployee Tort Liability: David Krco, Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review
Stringer v. Minnesota Vikings Football Club, LLC, 705 N.W.2d 746 (Minn. 2005)

11:20 Minnesota Open Meeting Law: Kevin Riach, Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review
Prior Lake American v. Mader, 642 N.W.2d 729 (Minn. 2002)

11:40 Prisoner Disciplinary Sanctions: Prof. Bradford Colbert, Visiting Professor & Supervisor, Legal Aid to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP) Clinic, William Mitchell College of Law
Johnson v. Fabian, 711 N.W.2d 540 (Minn. Ct. App. 2006), pet. for rev. granted (Minn. May 24, 2006)

12:10 p.m. LUNCH

12:30 Keynote Remarks
Justice Esther Tomljanovich, Minnesota Supreme Court (retired)

 

 

William Mitchell College of Law, founded in 1900, is an independent, private law school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The college is known for cultivating practical wisdom and for creating an environment that welcomes both traditional and non-traditional law students. The largest law school in Minnesota, William Mitchell has produced many distinguished leaders at the bench and bar and in the business and civic arenas, among them the 15th Chief Justice of the United States, Warren E. Burger ’31.