Jeffrey B. Oberman

Protecting Your Business from Departing Executives and Key Employees

May 10, 2012

      Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1700 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone: 612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com     BUSINESS LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education   May 9-10, 2012   These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.  They are [...]

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Jeff Oberman, one of Minnesota’s most experienced non-compete lawyers, continues to teach non-compete law to Minnesota lawyers throughout 2012

May 2, 2012

Jeff Oberman has been practicing in the non-compete area for most of his career, and teaching continuing legal education in that area for over 15 years.  In 2012 he will present at least four continuing legal education seminars on Minnesota non-compete law.  On May 9, 2012, Jeff will present to business lawyers at the 2012 [...]

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Annotated Executive and Key Employee Employment Agreement

January 10, 2012

Prepared and Presented by Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis,MN 55402 Telephone:  612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com 2011 DOCS MADE EASY SERIES Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.  They are not intended to constitute legal advice [...]

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2012 marks Jeff Oberman’s 15th straight year of receiving the highest possible professional rating from his peers

December 22, 2011

Jeff Oberman has been rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® for the 15th straight year. This is the highest rating that can be earned by an attorney.  It is the result of a Peer Review Rating™ process that is managed and monitored by Martindale-Hubbell®, which rates attorneys in both their ethical behavior and the quality of [...]

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Jeff Oberman to Author Chapter in Business Law Deskbook in 2012

December 19, 2011

In 2012, Minnesota CLE will be publishing Business Law Deskbook, The OnGoing Business.  Jeff has agreed to write a chapter on employment contracts.  In addition to writing this chapter, Jeff will be participating in a related course for business lawyers.

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Hiring an Employee With a Non-Compete Agreement: Suggestions to Help Analyze Your Client’s Exposure, Accomplish its Goals and Minimize It’s Risks

May 24, 2011

Download PDF of this article Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone: 612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com     EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education   May 23-24, 2011   These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.  [...]

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Independent Contractor Agreements: Are They Worth the Risk??

May 6, 2011

Download pdf of this article Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone: 612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com     BUSINESS LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar AssociationContinuing Legal Education May 5-6, 2011     These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.They are [...]

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Executive and Other Employment Agreements

November 9, 2010

Download pdf of this article Prepared and Presented by Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone:  612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com THE BUSINESS FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education   November 9, 2010     TABLE OF CONTENTS Page [...]

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Non-Compete, Confidentiality, and Trade Secret Litigation: Claims, Defenses, and Strategies

May 25, 2010

 Download pdf of this article   Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone: 612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com     EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar AssociationContinuing Legal Education   May 24–25, 2010   These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.  [...]

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May the Sales Force Be with You: Statutory, Common Law and Contractual Issues Relating to Minnesota Sales Employees and Independent Contractors

May 25, 2010

Download pdf of this article   Jeffrey B. Oberman Oberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone: 612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com     EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar AssociationContinuing Legal Education   May 24-25, 2010 These materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only.  They [...]

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Non-Compete Agreements: Recent & Developing Trends, Traps & Strategies

May 11, 2010

Download pdf of this article   Non-Compete Agreements: Recent & Developing Trends, Traps & Strategies Jeffrey B. ObermanOberman Thompson & Segal, LLC One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 850 Minneapolis, MN  55402 Telephone:  612-217-6441 joberman@otslawyers.com BUSINESS LAW INSTITUTE Minnesota State Bar AssociationContinuing Legal Education May 10–11, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS   I. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………. [...]

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Oberman Teaches Employment and Business Lawyers

November 20, 2009

JEFF OBERMAN CONTINUES TO TEACH EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS LAWYERS, IN-HOUSE COUNSEL AND H.R. PROFESSIONAL In 2009, Jeffrey Oberman continued to teach employment lawyers, business lawyers, in-house counsel and H.R. Processionals.  He presented on the following topics: “Executive and Other Employment Agreements;” “High Risk Terminations;” “Hiring an Employee with a Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreement: Suggestions [...]

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Executive and Other Employment Agreements

October 14, 2009

Download pdf of this article Executive and Other Employment Agreements Prepared and Presented by Jeffrey B. Oberman annotated EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Annotated Executive Employment Agreement I.    Introduction II.    Annotated Executive Employment Agreement III.    Conclusion SECTION TWO: Non-Compete, Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreements I.    Introduction II.    OLDCO’s Goals in Drafting and Using [...]

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High Risk Terminations

May 1, 2009

Download pdf of this article High Risk Terminations Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman I. INTRODUCTION. When facing the possibility of difficult terminations, human resource “best practices” and the high risks of claims may suggest taking a less aggressive path. While human resource professionals and in-house counsel understandably may want to take safer routes, [...]

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What About Bob? – Handling Issues and Agreements for Executives in M&A Transactions

April 28, 2008

Download pdf of this article What About Bob? – Handling Issues and Agreements for Executives in M&A Transactions Prepared and Presented by: Jeffrey B. Oberman INTRODUCTION In mergers and other acquisitions (“M&As”), both the buyer and the seller are routinely represented by separate counsel.  However, what is best for their clients is not necessarily best [...]

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