Attorneys
Michael concentrates his practice in commercial and technology transactions, regulatory analysis and compliance, data security and privacy, intellectual property and electronic commerce, helping clients in multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, software development, media and marketing. He also advises clients in entertainment, publishing and related areas. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1992 Professional Associations & Memberships American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Cyberspace Law Committee Committee Chair, 2008-present Committee Vice Chair, 2005-2008 Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Corporate Aspects of Information Technology, 2002-2005 Minnesota State Bar Association, Arts & Entertainment Law Section Chairman, 2000-2002 Vice Chairman, 1999-2000 Secretary, 1997-1999 Education William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1992 J.D., magna cum laude University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1987 B.A. |
Cloud Computing
Larkin Hoffman provided primary legal advice to a newly-formed cloud service provider, and drafted all business agreements for use by the provider in rollout of its new offering.
Advantage Rent-A-Car Fast-Track Bankruptcy Sale to Hertz
Advantage Rent-A-Car turns to Larkin Hoffman for assistance during the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Streamlining Franchisor Contracting Process
An international franchisor seeking to streamline its contracting process turned to Larkin Hoffman.
Withdrawal from Selling Group
When an international distribution company needed advice about its rights related to withdrawal from a selling group, the company turned to Larkin Hoffman.
Computer Hacking
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) turned to Larkin Hoffman after the ISP had been the target of a penetration by a computer hacker who had gained access to the ISP’s internal domain structure and shared the information by posting it on the Internet and providing the information to a competing ISP.




