Attorneys
Michael concentrates his practice in commercial and technology transactions, regulatory analysis and compliance, data security and privacy, intellectual property and electronic commerce, helping clients in multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, software development, media and marketing. He also advises clients in entertainment, publishing and related areas. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1992 Professional Associations & Memberships American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Cyberspace Law Committee Chair-Elect, 2008 Committee Vice Chair, 2005-present Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Corporate Aspects of Information Technology, 2002-2005 Minnesota State Bar Association, Arts & Entertainment Law Section Chairman, 2000-2002 Vice Chairman, 1999-2000 Secretary, 1997-1999 Education William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1992 J.D., magna cum laude University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1987 B.A. |
Computer Hacking
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) turned to Larkin Hoffman after the ISP had been the target of a penetration by a computer hacker who had gained access to the ISP’s internal domain structure and shared the information by posting it on the Internet and providing the information to a competing ISP.




