Business Law 102
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
August 29, 2006
A primer for the new attorney and a review for the experienced attorney. Eleven business law topics, plus question and answer sessions and materials. Vince Louwagie presented on Divorce Business Style – Litigation Amongst Corporate Shareholders and LLC Members Under Sections 302A.751 and 322B833. He discussed the dynamics of this growing field and how proper planning can minimize the likelihood that such litigation will harm the business.


Sarbanes-Oxley Act - Bloomington, MN
Lorman Education Centers
May 17, 2006
One-Day Seminar highlights: Navigating the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Effect of Sarbanes-Oxley on private companies; Whistleblower and criminal provisions of the act; How SOX is becoming best practices for banks and not-for-profit organizations; Litigation issues in a Sarbanes-Oxley era
After attending this seminar, the attendee will be able to discuss civil and criminal penalties, identify tools that boards have for assuring integrity in the financial accounting and reporting process, and review who is regulated under the act. Vincent Louwagie will be doing his presentation on The Aftermath: Litigation Issues In A Sarbanes-Oxley Era.

Divorce Business Style: Litigation among Corporate Shareholders and LLC Members under Sections 302A.751 and 322B.833
March 31, 2006
Vince Louwagie discussed the dynamics in this growing field and how proper planning can minimize the likelihood that such litigation will harm the business.

The New Lawyer Experience: Quick Answers to the Legal Questions that Friends, Relatives, and Strangers Will Ask You at Cocktail Parties - MN CLE Conference Center
January 9 & 10, 2006
Day 1 of this two day adventure, Mary Knoblauch, part of a team of experts in family, DWI, bankruptcy and employment law, will answer all the questions that you, as a lawyer, will inevitably be asked at cocktail parties.

Resolving Minority Shareholder Disputes - Minnesota CLE Conference Center
Thursday, December 1, 2005
An outstanding faculty has been assembled to teach you how to recognize the sources of shareholder discord, structure a relation ship to work out disputes, or assure your client the best chances of prevailing if litigation becomes unavoidable. Randy Gullickson will be presenting the Remedies: What Are We Fighting For? This is a terrific learning opportunity for all Business Lawyers & Litigators!


Business 202 Seminar: Divorce, Business Style
Presented October 3, 2005
Back by popular demand, Vincent Louwagie presents the topic "Divorce, Business Style - Litigation Amongst Corporate Shareholder and LLC Members under Sections 302A.751 and 322B.833". Mr. Louwagie's discussion focused on the dynamics in this growing field and how proper planning can minimize the likelihood that litigation amongst corporate shareholders and limited liability company members will harm the underlying business.

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Fraud, Misrepresentation & Deceptive Trade Practices - Litigation Strategy: Making and Defending the Case - MSBA
Presented March 11, 2005
Recognizing and weighing the many specialized considerations attendant with bringing or defending against consumer protection claims. Topics included using Rule 9's heightened pleading requirements to your clients' advantage, fighting and winning discovery battles, and contemplating case-specific motions practice. Presented by Norman J. Baer.

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Business 202
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education - MSBA
Presented October 13, 2004
The topic "Divorce, Business Style - Litigation Amongst Corporate Shareholder and LLC Members under Sections 302A.751 and 322B.833" was presented by Vincent D. Louwagie. Mr. Louwagie's discussion focused on the dynamics in this growing field and how proper planning can minimize the likelihood that litigation amongst corporate shareholders and limited liability company members will harm the underlying business.

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Fundamentals of Organizing Minnesota Corporations
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education - MSBA
Presented July 29, 2004
Planning to Avoid Shareholder Disputes - shareholder rights, remedies and responsibilities; how to use voting arrangements, purchase options and other agreements to protect shareholder interests, conflict of interest issues, and more. Presented by Norman J. Baer


Mutual Fund Regulation - A New Era
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education - MSBA
Presented June 11, 2004
Topics include: new Rules and enforcement actions. Presentation by Steven M. Phillips on New Litigation and Litigation Potential (Potential claims, suits, arbitrations (against Funds, Fund Boards, Broker/Dealers, Registered Representatives); claims by mutual fund shareholders (re: losses, fees, commissions, false prospectus misrepresentation).


The Very Best in Complex Litigation
Securities Update and Sarbanes-Oxley Related Developments
Presented August 27, 2003
Day-long seminar on Complex Litigation issues featuring one of the most talented faculties ever assembled at a CLE seminar in the United States.
Securities Update and Sarbanes-Oxley Related Developments – Joseph W. Anthony
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Fundamentals of Organizing Minnesota Corporations
Part of Minnesota CLE's New "Just the Basics" Series
Presented August 7, 2003
Planning to Avoid Shareholder Disputes - shareholder rights, remedies and responsibilities; how to use voting arrangements, purchase options and other agreements to protect shareholder interests, conflict of interest issues, and more. Presented by Norman J. Baer; materials prepared by Vincent D. Louwagie


NASD Securities Arbitration - Minnesota Institute of Legal Education
Presented July 16, 2003
Master the intricacies of NASD Arbitration. Learn how to approach NASD litigation with a winning strategy.
Effective Presentation at NASD Hearings
– Joseph W. Anthony and Lewis A. Remele, Jr.


Arbitration Fundamentals Training/Mock Arbitration
Presented June 6, 2003
Presentation to a regional securities broker/dealer and its registered representatives. Presented by Vincent Louwagie and Nathan Brenna.


Securities Arbitrations 2003 - Hot Trends, Tactics and Strategies
Presented May 9, 2003
Current trends, practical tips and sharp insights from some of the best Securities lawyers around. Steven Phillips discussed the latest substantive developments that expose compliance officers and other supervisors to liability.


Professional Dilemmas in the Representation of Corporations and Institutions
Presented April 29, 2003
Presentation by Vincent Louwagie as part of an Ethics & Elimination of Bias seminar sponsored by Minnesota CLE.


Mergers and Acquisitions - Expand your knowledge and understanding of issues that can arise in M&A practice.
Presented March 4, 2003
Your Foresight Can Avoid Complex and Uncertain Litigation
– Richard T. Ostlund


Minority Shareholder Disputes - Get the lowdown resolving shareholder conflict!
Presented November 20, 2002

What's The Best Choice? Judicial Or Legislative Refinement Of Chapter 302A
– Richard T. Ostlund

An Unethical and Possibly Illegal Act - What Next?
Presented November 5, 2002
Former Medtronic director Tom Holloran and former Medtronic General Counsel Ron Lund lead seminar attendees through the thicket that confronted Medtronic, Inc., after the discovery of misconduct by a senior European corporate officer. Norman J. Baer served as the moderator.


Evidence
Developing Strategies for Success
Presented October 16, 2002

Privileges and Presumptions
The civil trial is often described as a quest for truth, and that quest is based on evidence. But practitioners soon realize that is arguably both relevant and material will never be heard by the fact-finder because of a legal roadblock called "privilege." Other important decisions may be made without any evidence at all.
– Richard T. Ostlund


The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Presented October 7, 2002
Video replays scheduled around the state


Analyst Conflicts of Interest
An overview of the new rules governing potential conflicts of interest, new processes, and prohibited activities.
– Joseph W. Anthony


The Fundamentals of Organizing Minnesota Corporations Seminar
Minnesota State Bar Association CLE
"Planning to Avoid Shareholder Disputes"
By Vincent D. Louwagie
Presented August 16, 2002
The litigator's perspective on understanding the rights and responsibilities of shareholders, especially majority and minority owners. Using classes of stock, voting arrangements, employment agreements, purchase options and other devices to protect the interest of shareholders. Addressing the lawyer's conflict of interest in representing multiple shareholders.

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Accountants’ Liability Seminar
Minnesota Institute of Legal Education ("MILE")
by Vincent D. Louwagie
Presented August 1, 2002
Geared primarily to an audience of attorneys and CPA’s, Mr. Louwagie spoke about CPA malpractice claims from the plaintiff’s perspective - important insight into taking on a claim against a CPA.
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Brokerage Raiding Seminar
Hot Trends In Securities Arbitrations
by Vincent D. Louwagie and Courtland C. Merrill
Presented April 12, 2002
Introduction: The branch office manager calls management on Friday afternoon tendering his resignation and announcing that several of the better producers in the branch have already resigned, all to join the same competitor.

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The Use of Experts in Employment Litigation
Hennepin County Bar Association
by Mary L. Knoblauch and Joel E. Hunter
Presented April 5, 2002
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Defending Lawyers and Accountants in Securities Cases
Minnesota Institute of Legal Education ("MILE")
by Vincent D. Louwagie
Presented June 19, 2001
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