Noteworthy cases in the United States Supreme Court’s 2011 term *

USA - September 21 2011
The first Monday in October represents the start of a new term for the United States Supreme Court.

Co-authors: Josh N. Brekken, John Kvinge.

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2011 Minnesota legislative summary *

USA - July 20 2011
Several changes have been made to Minnesota’s alcohol licensing laws.

Co-authors: Chris M Heffelbower, Josh N. Brekken, Sawan S. Patel, Steven M Cerny, Jennifer L. Singleton.

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Goodyear and McIntyre: U.S. Supreme Court clarifies personal jurisdiction over foreign companies and foreign subsidiaries *

USA - July 13 2011
The United States Supreme Court issued two product-liability decisions certain to have international implications on foreign companies, U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries, and U.S. residents and companies who sue a foreign company.

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Supreme Court limits state law restrictions on “class” arbitration waivers *

USA - May 9 2011
On April 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court delivered an opinion regarding classwide arbitration that is certain to have far-reaching implications for not only class action litigation between businesses and consumers, but also for employers that use arbitration agreements with their employees.

Co-authors: Bruce J Douglas.

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Minnesota Supreme Court issues much-needed guidance regarding “employment misconduct” in unemployment-benefits cases *

USA - May 9 2011
On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Stagg v. Vintage Place, Inc., No. A09-949, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that an employee who was discharged for excessive absenteeism and tardiness was discharged for misconduct, and thus could not collect unemployment benefits, even though his employer did not follow its established progressive discipline policy.

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