Breakfast Briefing: Is Litigation Stifling Innovation in Manufacturing?

Paul Smith, Susan Tegt and Chris Harristhal will present a lively breakfast briefing on litigation in manufacturing on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Pinstripes in Edina.

Chris Harristhal Presents at 2017 MIPLA Stampede

Christopher J. Harristhal gave a presentation about the Defend Trade Secrets Act at the 2017 Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) Stampede on Tuesday, May 9 at the IDS Center in Minneapolis.

Chris Harristhal Speaks About Employees and Cybersecurity

Chris Harristhal Presents Cybersecurity: Who Left the Door Open

MNACCA Presentation on Employer Use of Background Checks

On November 18, 2014, firm attorneys Dan Ballintine and Chris Harristhal will present and lead a panel discussion before the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel of America (“MNACCA”) regarding employer use of background checks. The panel will include in-house attorneys Tracy Johnson, Senior Employment Lawyer, Cargill; Kristin LeBre, Associate General Counsel, Value Vision Media, Inc./ShopHQ; and Jeff Brockmann, Senior Corporate Counsel, US Bank. The presentation will provide a general overview of the legal minefield which employers must navigate while utilizing background checks in connection with employment decisions.  

Harristhal Discusses Recent Developments in Employment Law

Chris Harristhal will present "Recent Developments in Employment Law" at the Human Resources (HR)Forum on April 12, 2010.

Harristhal Speaks on Noncompetition Agreements and Trade Secrets

Chris Harristhal will discuss covenants not-to-compete and trade secrets as part of the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law 2009 Midwinter Meeting.

Harristhal Discusses Recent Changes in Employment Law

Chris Harristhal, employment law attorney, and Chris Riba, Wipfli LLP human resources consultant, teamed up to present a webinar on the latest developments in employment law and human resources practices affecting business given the current economic climate.