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This week, the Minnesota Legislature was back at full capacity – only to be cut short a mere 3(ish) days later with the resignation of Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids). Timing has yet to be determined for the special election to replace him. Governor Walz was also back in the limelight, as he kicked off a national “townhall” tour of Republican Congressional districts. Walz’s townhalls have been offering voters an outlet to share their thoughts and concerns but have been met with mixed reviews at home. Read about this and more (including the latest on the burgeoning cannabis industry in Minnesota) in this week’s Legislative Top 5: https://lnkd.in/gKJEipAq #TeamWinthrop #MNLegislature #LegiTop5

We are delighted to host a special gathering of #TeamWinthrop attorney alumni for an evening of reminiscing, reconnecting, and revelry. This is your chance to catch up with former colleagues, make new friends, share fond memories, and create new ones. Event details are as follows: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, May 15, 2025 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Winthrop & Weinstine, 225 S. 6th Street, Suite 3500, Minneapolis, MN 55402 ⭐𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁⭐ • 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Step into our office and be greeted with a warm smile and a refreshing drink. It’s time to unwind and enjoy the company of old friends. • 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲: Take a stroll down memory lane with a curated display of photos from your time at Winthrop & Weinstine. Feel free to bring your own mementos to share! • 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Reconnect with former colleagues and make new connections. Who knows, you might just find your next big opportunity! • 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀: Savor a delightful spread of appetizers and beverages, carefully selected to please your palate. Whether you spent a few years or a few decades with us, your presence has left an indelible mark on Winthrop & Weinstine. Let’s celebrate the legacy we’ve built together and look forward to the future with excitement and optimism. Are you a former #TeamWinthrop attorney interested in reconnecting with old friends and colleagues? Please provide your current contact information to Colleen Shumaker (cshumaker@winthrop.com) to receive an invitation. We look forward to seeing you!

Join #TeamWinthrop shareholder Philip Colton at Minnesota Real Estate Journal’s upcoming Capital Markets Summit on April 25, 2025. Phil and fellow panelists will discuss recent tax law changes and implications, and potential opportunities arising from this new tax environment. Drawing upon his decades of experience as both outside and in-house counsel, Phil’s insights will reflect both his technical acumen, as well as his practical know-how. For more information or to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gK7xtAM9 #CapitalMarkets #TaxLaw

Special election results, an ethics panel redux, and a new Minnesota state fossil? The Minnesota Legislature appears to be functioning “normally” following a very atypical start to session. Hot topics in the Legislature this week include: • Representative Gottfried’s (DFL) win in the House 40B special election, and the return of the 67-67 party-line tie in the House;  • February’s larger-than-forecasted revenue collections; and  • Another ethics panel deadlock. Learn more about what been happening this week at the Capitol in #TeamWinthrop's Legislative Top 5: https://lnkd.in/gsSv_MYz #MNLegislature #LegiTop5

#TeamWinthrop shareholder Regina "Gina" Staudacher was featured in Northern Trust's latest episode of "Secrets of Enterprising Families," where she shared her insights on family businesses and succession planning. Listen now! #LegalExcellence #SuccessionPlanning

Minnesota is on the verge of a historic sales tax policy change that could reshape the professional services landscape, potentially affecting law firms, accounting firms, financial advisors, consulting agencies, and other service providers in a wholly new way. #TeamWinthrop attorneys Vanessa Runtsch and Joel Peters-Fransen provide insight on this potential change, including their thoughts on its impact, exemptions, and reach. Read their full article: https://lnkd.in/gyvAKx_k #TaxLaw #MinnesotaTax #SalesTax

Winthrop shareholder Jeffrey Drennan shares his insights on the affordable housing market and the financial feasibility of such projects (in Minnesota and elsewhere) in this timely article. Read more here! #AffordableHousing #RealEstateLaw #TeamWinthrop

#TeamWinthrop shareholder Christianna Finnern was recently featured on American Health Law Association's “Speaking of Health Law” Podcast. Christianna, drawing upon her extensive experience in the behavioral health law space, moderated an insightful conversation on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), which touched on: • Changes in the final rule • Potential impacts of the current administration on compliance & enforcement • How MHPAEA impacts all health care consumers Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/ehW_3HP2 #HealthLaw #BehavioralHealth #LegalExcellence

We love to see our team members putting their words into action and making a positive impact in our local community. #TeamWinthrop #Community

Forecasts, inflation estimates, finance bills, and reading between the lines – Minnesota’s budget and economic forecast is a hot topic at the legislature this week. Also top of mind are the upcoming and newly released committee deadlines, the first (and second) of which is arriving on April 4. Read insights from our Government Relations team in this week’s Legislative Top 5: https://lnkd.in/gQaxp-re #MNLegislature #LegiTop5 #TeamWinthrop