Presentations

I’ve taught quite a few seminars over the years.  Click on the links below to view the materials and/or video from them (NOTE: readers do NOT obtain CLE credit simply by accessing any materials contained herein):

Cannabanoid Food and Beverages – Issues Around Infusing Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, and THC into Edible and Drinking Products, 2023 Cannabis Law Conference, July 31, 2023

Brewery and Distillery Law in Indiana, National Business Institute, October 12, 2022

Brewery and Distillery Law in Ohio, National Business Institute, October 3, 2022

“Determining Intent and Ambiguity in a Contract” and “Capacity Issues”, The 50 Contract Cases Every Lawyer Must Know Inside and Out! Minnesota CLE, August 18, 2022

Financing the New Business – With Special Emphasis on How to Conduct a Crowd Funding Offering Under the New Reg CF Changes, Minnesota CLE, 2022 Business Law Institute, Law, May 10, 2022

Equity Crowdfunding for Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries, LawPractice CLE, April 13, 2022

2 Common Pitfalls with Entity Formation for a Small Business – Non-Profit & Converting or Merging an Entity, How to Form and Advise Small Businesses in Minnesota – While Helping Your Clients Avoid Major Pitfalls and Common Mistakes, Minnesota CLE, March 28, 2022

The Cold Shoulder of Loveless – Turning Its Back on Law Abiding Industrial Hemp and CBD Businesses [Panel Discussion], Minnesota State Bar Association, Agricultural and Rural Law Section, January 26, 2022

Keeping the Cabin in the Family, Transferring Real Property Without Probate, Minnesota CLE, January 25, 2022

Brewery & Distillery Law in South Carolina, National Business Institute, December 14, 2021

Wine, Beer and Spirits Law 101, National Business Institute, June 16, 2021

Contract Fundamentals A to Z: Contract Interpretation (with Arleen A. Nand and Kevin S. Sandstrom), Minnesota CLE, May 19, 2021

Contract Fundamentals A to Z: Contract Formation (with Evan Berquist), Minnesota CLE, May 12, 2021

Advising Clients in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry, National Business Institute, April 13, 2021

Alcoholic Beverage Law 2021, ProCLE, February 24, 2021

COVID-19 Survival Guide For Breweries: Business Interruption Insurance Claims, Midwest Craft Brewers Conference Webinar Series, May 14, 2020

Brewery, Distillery and Winery Law: A Primer on Legal Issues, LawPractice CLE, April 27, 2020 Materials Slides

Distillery, Brewery and Winery Start-Up Legal Toolkit, National Business Institute, November 8, 2019

Alcoholic Beverage Business Law: Licensing, Agreements and More, National Business Institute, October 29, 2019

Keeping the Cabin in the Family, Real Estate Strategies for Estate Planning & Medical Assistance Practitioners, Minnesota CLE, September 24, 2019

Real Estate Strategies for Estate Planning & Medical Assistance Practitioners (Course Co-Chair), Minnesota CLE, September 24, 2019

Contract Fundamentals A to Z: Contract Interpretation (with Arleen A. Nand and Kevin S. Sandstrom), Minnesota CLE, September 18, 2019

Contract Fundamentals A to Z: Contract Formation (with Evan Berquist), Minnesota CLE, September 18, 2019

Brewery and Distillery Law, National Business Institute, June 26, 2019

Marijuana, Guns, Craft Beer, Wine and Gambling Law: The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute, May 15, 2019

Latest Developments in Minnesota’s Craft Beverage Industry, Minnesota CLE, May 7, 2019 Materials Slides

Marketing and Personal Branding for Professionals, Around Town TV, March 26, 2019 (Video)

Craft Beer, Distillery and Liquor Law: The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute, March 6, 2019

Brewery and Distillery Law: New Developments and Top Challenges, National Business Institute, November 27, 2018

Brewery and Distillery Law, National Business Institute, October 25, 2018

When and How to Convert an Entity, Choice of Entity, Minnesota CLE, October 24, 2018

Ask the Experts, Midwest Craft Brewers Conference, October 13, 2018

Capacity Issues, 50 Contract Cases Every Lawyer Should Know, Minnesota CLE, August 15, 2018

The Law of Alcohol Distribution in the United States, West LegalEd Center, February 1, 2018 Audio     Slides

Brewery Law 101, Minnesota State Law Library, November 14, 2017

Brewery and Distillery Law, National Business Institute, December 11, 2017

Legal Roundtable, 2017 Business and Technical Conference (Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild/Master Brewers Association of the Americas), July 28, 2017

The Future of Minnesota’s Craft Beer and Liquor Industry, Minnesota State Bar Association Annual Convention, June 15, 2017

The Craft Brewing Boom and Minnesota’s Three-Tier System: The Case For Change, Mitchell Hamline School of Law Symposium, March 22, 2017

Minnesota’s Brewery Boom: From Ale to Z: Minnesota Shopping Center Association, October 18, 2016

Cases of Beer: Trademark Developments in the Craft Brewing Business, Midwest IP Institute, September 23, 2016

Crowdfunding and Creative Finance – Written Materials/Slides, Minneapolis Library Entrepreneur Expo, September 22, 2016

Craft Beer, Distillery and Liquor Law: The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute, September 16, 2016

Show Me the Money: How to Raise Investment Capital for Your Brewery…Legally, Midwest Craft Brewers Conference, August 1, 2016

Cheers! Craft Beer and Distillery Litigation Developments in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association Annual Convention, June 24, 2016

Three Tiers, One Panel: Operating a Craft Brewery in a Post-Prohibition Three-Tier System, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, April 21, 2016

Cases of Beer – Recent Intellectual Property and Litigation Developments in the Craft Beer and Distillery Industries, Minnesota CLE, March 25, 2016

Financing Options for Closely Held Businesses (MNVest, Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Generally; Angel Investors, Reg A+ and More), The Minnesota Closely Held Business Conference, October 27, 2015

Show Me the Money: How to Raise Investment Capital for Your Brewery…Legally, Midwest Craft Brewers Conference, August 7, 2015

Minnesota Breweries: Legal and Legislative Developments, Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section Symposium, June 10, 2015 (NOTE: enter the password 141541 to view the presentation)

Key Legal Steps to Starting a Brewery, Rochester Craft Beer Expo, May 2, 2015

Brewery Operational Headaches: Ask the Experts (panel discussion), 2015 Craft Brewers Conference, Portland, Oregon

Cases of Beer: Recent Intellectual Property and Litigation Developments in the Craft Beer and Distillery Industries, Minnesota CLE, March 31, 2015

Risks and Opportunities Associated with the New Energy Star Disclosure Ordinance, April 30, 2014

How to Start an LLC and the Importance of It, Real Estate Radio Hour Seminar, March 20, 2014

Social Media Legal Issues, MACC Alliance Social Media Affinity Group Meeting, March 13, 2014

Social Media and Your Workforce:  Asset, Liability or Both?  What to Do?, Lommen Abdo “Focus on Prevention” Seminar, November 19, 2013

Legal Issues (with Greg Perleberg), Real Estate Bar Camp, May 8, 2013

Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investment, Twin Cities Council of Women Realtors, April 25, 2013

Social Media and CICs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, CIC Midwest, April 24, 2013

The Importance of an Estate Plan, Star of the North BNI, February 19, 2013

Real Estate Radio Hour Investment Seminar (with Andy Prasky), February 12, 2013

Presentation to University of St. Thomas Real Estate Society, October 4, 2012 (VIDEO)

Business Law 101 for Business Coaches, ActionCOACH Metro North, August 1, 2012 (VIDEO)

Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investment, Keller Williams, May 22, 2012 (VIDEO)

You Tweeted What?  Legal Aspects of Social Media Marketing, American Association of Microbusinesses, January 12, 2012 (with Greg Perleberg) (VIDEO)

Social Media and Its Implications – Marketing, Networking, Legal Considerations, Commercial Real Estate: There’s an App for That!, BOMA Greater Minneapolis and BOMA Greater Saint Paul Fall Seminar, December 6, 2011

Use of Retirement Accounts to Finance Investment Real Estate Acquisition, November 11, 2011

How to Survive and Thrive — and Succeed — in Today’s Real Estate Market, Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM) Chapter 45, September 13, 2011  Slides

Insurance Clauses in Commercial Leases (Gross and Net) and Negotiating Long-Term Ground Leases for Build-to-Suit Buildings, Commercial Leases: Negotiating Key Provisions, National Business Insititute, August 24, 2011

Creative Solutions for Dealing With Real Estate Issues Arising From the Downturn in the Real Estate Market and Material Changes to the Mortgage Qualification Process, Ramsey County Bar Association, May 25, 2011 (Co-Presented with Lymari J. Santana)

Understanding the World of Minority Rights and Fiduciary Obligations, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute, May 17, 2011

Walking the Ethical Line, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute, May 17, 2011

Short Sale Panel, Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW, April 19, 2011

Why the Heck Do I Need a Business Attorney?  Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. INCubation Briefing, March 7, 2011

Social Media Panel Discussion, American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN), March 7, 2011

Why the Heck Do I Need a Business Attorney?  St. Paul SCORE Chapter “Going Into Business” Seminar, February 15, 2011

How to Use Social Media to Market Your New Business Legally, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce “Be Your Own Boss” Workshop, October 16, 2010

Why the Heck Do I Need a Business Attorney?  Mansfield Tanick & Cohen Women Entrepreneurs Conference, February 18, 2010

Estate and Succession Planning for Business Owners, Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association (MOWA) Conference, February 1, 2010

Foreclosures and Short Sales, Financial Planners Association of Minnesota, April 21, 2009

Foundations of Estate Planning and Estate and Succession Planning for Business Owners, Top Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, October 28, 2008

Creating Practical Operating Procedures and Advantageous Uses of LLCs, Limited Liability Companies, National Business Institute, October 17, 2008

Understanding the World of Minority Rights and Fiduciary Obligations, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute, May 20, 2008

Walking the Ethical Line, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute, May 20, 2008

Bankruptcy Law for Property Managers, “Working Together Conference”, Minnesota Multi Housing Association, March 12, 2008

Fair Housing, Minnesota Multi-Housing Association, December 11, 2007

Significant Drafting Issues Specific to Commercial Leases, Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases, Sterling Education Services, Inc., November 7, 2007

Foundations of Estate Planning and Estate and Succession Planning for Business Owners, Top Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, October 24, 2007

Rentals in CICs, Minnesota Multi-Housing Association Fall Convention, October 16, 2006

Risk Management, Lease Exit Strategies and Default of Lease Contract, Drafting Commercial Leases: The Ins and Outs of Protecting Your Interests, National Business Institute, October 10, 2007

Due Diligence, Mechanics Liens and Mortgage Foreclosures: The Basics, and Title and Survey Guidelines, Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers, Lorman Educational Services, September 18, 2007

Landlord Rights and Options When the Deal Goes Bad, Landlord-Tenant Law in Minnesota, Sterling Education Services, August 8, 2007

Evictions: Are You Prepared?, Minnesota Multi Housing Association, July 24, 2007

Application of Correction Tools to Obtain Marketable Title, Examining and Resolving Title Issues, National Business Institute (NBI), April 18, 2007

Solutions to Common Lender Issues, Drafting Worry Free Commercial Leases, National Business Institute (NBI), February 14, 2007

Foundations of Estate Planning and Estate and Succession Planning for Business Owners, Top 10 Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, October 24, 2006

Due Diligence, Mechanics Liens and Mortgage Foreclosures: The Basics, and Title and Survey Guidelines, Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers, Lorman Educational Services, September 26, 2006

Lending to the Real Estate Industry (Web Seminar), Lorman Educational Services, September 15, 2006

The Due Diligence Process and Forms of Ownership, How To Structure The Real Estate Deal in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services, August 22, 2006

Ethical Considerations in Asset Protection Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Lorman Educational Services, May 4, 2006

Conversion from One Entity to Another, LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services, June 16, 2006

Conversion from One Entity to Another, Advanced LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services, December 9, 2005

Conversion from One Entity to Another, LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services, June 29, 2005

Ethical Considerations in Asset Protection Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Lorman Educational Services, May 13, 2005