Women’s Economic Security Act Signed by Governor
Category: Legal Update, NewsIn a bold move, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), a controversial, comprehensive bill designed to further promote opportunities for women in the workplace.
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Patent on Cloned Animals to the Inventors of Dolly the Sheep
Category: Legal Update, NewsClaims to cloned animals are not eligible for patent protection.
Fredrikson & Byron Attorneys Recognized as North Star Lawyers
Category: Attorney Awards, Awards & Rankings, News, Pro Bono AwardsThe Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) recognized 67 current Fredrikson & Byron attorneys as North Star Lawyers.
Minnesota’s New Minimum Wage: A Cheat Sheet for Ensuring Compliance
Category: Legal Update, NewsMinnesota’s new minimum wage already is causing employers to ask many questions before its first effective date of August 1, 2014.
Fredrikson & Byron Among Top 10 Best Law Firms for Female Partners by Law360
Category: Awards & Rankings, Firm Awards, NewsFredrikson & Byron was named a member of Law360’s inaugural class of “2014 Ceiling Smashers,” which ranks the top 25 U.S.-based law firms for having the highest percentage of female partners.
Adjuncts and Athletes: Unions and the Academy
Category: Legal Update, NewsCollege administrators, coaches and many of the rest of us were surprised to learn that scholarship football players at Northwestern University are “employees” for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act.
H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2015 – Alternative Visa Options for Employers
Category: Legal Update, NewsThe USCIS announced on April 7, 2014, the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2015 has been reached.
Attorney Thomas Wilhelmy Recognized by Lawyer Monthly
Category: Attorney Awards, NewsThomas R. Wilhelmy was recognized in Lawyer Monthly’s 2014 Leading Lawyer 250 issue.
Fredrikson & Byron Represents Bio-Techne’s Investment in CyVek, Inc.
Category: Client Outcome, NewsFredrikson & Byron acted as legal counsel for Techne Corporation in its $10 million equity investment in CyVek.
Attorney John R. Houston Receives 2014 Client Choice Award from the International Law Office and Lexology
Category: Attorney Awards, NewsAttorney John R. Houston received a 2014 Client Choice Award in the General Corporate category for the state of Minnesota from the International Law Office and Lexology.