MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Faegre Drinker team led by corporate partners Mike Stanchfield, Brandon Mason and Nicole Leimer represented client Surmodics, Inc. -- a provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the health care industry -- in its entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR, a private equity firm. Surmodics shareholders will receive $43.00 per share in cash, for a total e more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on June 10, 2024, from State Sen. Julia Coleman, R-Waconia: * * * Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) released the following statement on a controversial hiring at the University of Minnesota's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies: "I'm incredibly upset at the direction my alma mater has taken with this hiring. After campus protestors who chanted antisemitic slogans and carried antisemitic more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on June 10, 2024, from State Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch: * * * State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released the following statement after the delivery of guilty verdicts for most of the seven defendants initially charged in the Feeding our Future case. "Some justice was served in this case so far, but until we see an immediate and significant change in grant management within our s more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on June 10, 2024, from State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls: * * * Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement after hearing the jury delivered mostly guilty verdicts in the Feeding Our Future fraud case: "The initial convictions in the Feeding Our Future case are a step toward justice, but there are still important questions that need to be addressed. It more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is proud to have served as legal counsel in the internal restructuring of CDC Distributors, Inc. This restructuring marks the third successful ownership transition in CDC's history since its founding in 1976. Ownership of the company has been transferred to the Roberto family, led by Tony, AJ, and Joey Roberto. Alan Futscher will continue as CFO to ensure a smooth transition. CDC Distributors, a leading floor more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Minneapolis partner M Boulette has been selected to Twin Cities Business' Notable Diverse Leaders in Law 2024 list. The nine honorees were recognized for being standout leaders in law for their pro bono work, commitment to community service, professional mentorship, and for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read Boulette's profile here (https://tcbmag.com/notable/m-boulette/). Boulette is a skilled more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Partner and Chair of Public Policy Marcia Fudge was recognized with the Beth Newburger Schwartz Award at the Arena Stage Gala for her contributions to arts in the community. Each year, the award is presented to a female leader who strives to better the community in which they live through their own unique strengths and talents. Fudge has more than five decades of experience working with lawmakers, elected off more PR