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Cory D. Olson

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Cory Olson is an experienced and effective litigator with a proven record of helping clients solve a wide range of legal and business problems.  He has litigated in state and federal courts across the country, stretching from Minnesota to Alabama and California to Connecticut. Cory also has arbitrated before every major arbitration service, including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), National Futures Association (NFA), American Arbitration Association (AAA), and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS). Cory’s practice covers a wide range of areas, with a focus on securities arbitration, disputes between business owners, shareholder litigation, non-compete agreements, termination of sales representatives, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.

 

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Dulhanty v. Conner, No. A17-0172 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017)

Successfully obtained the dismissal of lawsuit against two former executives of broker-dealer alleging breach of fiduciary duty and related claims in connection with sale of company assets. Following dismissal, successfully defended against plaintiff’s appeal of trial court’s dismissal of claims.

 

Nelson v. Anderson Veterinary Service, P.A., No. 25-cv-18-425 (Minn. Dist. Ct.)
Represented client seeking buy-out in dispute with former business partners. Successfully obtained buy-out of shares, as well as dismissal of counterclaims alleging breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference with customer relationships.

 

Bismarck Financial Group, LLC, et al. v. Caldwell, 950 N.W.2d 155 (N.D. 2020)
Successfully obtained dismissal of all claims against financial advisor by advisor’s former business and business partners seeking to hold financial advisor personally liable for a portion of the business’s expenses. Following dismissal, successfully defended against appeal of dismissal to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Upon remand to trial court, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed lawsuit rather than attempt to replead allegations.

 

Browning v. Van Brunt Dubiago & Co., LLC, No. SC 20010 (Conn. 2018)
Successfully obtained dismissal of lawsuit against broker-dealer and registered representative alleging claims related to supervision of accounts and investment strategy. Following dismissal, successfully defended against appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court.

 

Mattinen v. Kari, LLC, No. A19-1976 (Minn. Ct. App. 2020)
Successfully defended appeal of dismissal of lawsuit alleging claims for statutory and common‑law fraud in connection with the sale of home.

 

Landow v. Bartlett, No. 2:18-cv-499 (D. Nev.)

Successfully obtained dismissal of lawsuit against broker-dealer alleging claims for securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and breach of contract.

 

Double Black Diamond v. City of Minneapolis, No. 27-cv-13-21030 (Minn. Dist. Ct.)

Secured a temporary restraining order enjoining the City of Minneapolis from enforcing parking restrictions designed to limit the number of spaces available for patrons to the client’s restaurant.

 

Sheets v. Berthel Fisher & Co. Fin. Services, Inc., FINRA Arbitration No. 16­00944

Represented broker-dealer and registered representative in arbitration alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, breach of contract, and failure to supervise. After two days of testimony, Claimant voluntarily withdrew claims with prejudice.

 

J & M Dist., Inc. v. Hearth & Home Techs., Inc., No. 13-cv-72 (D. Minn.)

Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of client on claims for civil conspiracy, tortious interference, and alleged violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Prior to trial, successfully obtained summary dismissal of claims for unfair competition and alleged violations of the Robinson-Patman Act.

 

Nord v. Bauer; FINRA Arbitration No. 13-01997

Obtained a pre-hearing dismissal of claims against registered representative and broker-dealer alleging the registered representative had solicited them to purchase promissory notes and equity interests to finance real-estate developments and a local nightclub.

 

Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. v. Frandino, No. CV-12­02165 (D. Ariz.)

Obtained a preliminary injunction enjoining claimant from continuing to pursue FINRA arbitration against client.

 

Tucker v. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., FINRA Arbitration No. 11-04331

Obtained a complete dismissal of arbitration alleging violations of securities laws, breaches of fiduciary duty, and unlawful recommendation of privately placed securities.

 

Govern v. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., FINRA Arbitration No. 10-03899

Obtained a complete dismissal of arbitration alleging violations of securities laws, breaches of fiduciary duty, and unlawful recommendation of privately placed securities.

 

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. MP Operating, LLC, No. 73-cv-10-7965 (Minn. Dist. Ct.)

Obtained summary judgment dismissing claims alleging clients were liable on full-recourse personal guaranties in favor of lender.

 

Tate v. Restaurant Tech., Inc., No. 09-cv-02076 (MJD/JJG) (D. Minn.)

Obtained a $12.5 million settlement for plaintiffs in class-action lawsuit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and tortious conduct in connection with a recapitalization merger.

 

Kroll v. Kroll, No. 27-cv-09-3538 (Minn. Dist. Ct.)

In a dispute over ownership of a family company, obtained preliminary injunction enjoining squeeze-out merger designed to force client out of the company. Later settled the matter for an undisclosed amount greatly exceeding what client would have received from merger.

 

BMO Capital Markets v. Avalon Capital Group, No. 09-L-3529 (Ill. Dist. Ct.)
Obtained dismissal of client from lawsuit alleging fraud and fraudulent concealment in connection with a $150 million securitization transaction.

 

Education 

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota

B.A., cum laude, Hamline University

 

Admissions

State of Minnesota

U.S. District of Minnesota

U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Secretary, Board of Directors, Hennepin County Bar Foundation (HCBF)
  • Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Co-Chair, Fund for Legal Aid Associates Campaign, 2013 - 2014
  • Volunteer Coach, Eden Prairie Fastpitch Association

 

Awards & Honors

  • Selected to the “Minnesota Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers, 2021 - 2022
  • Selected to the “Minnesota Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2020
  • David E. Devol Award for Exemplary Service, Theta Chi Fraternity

Publications

  • Can Employers Require Employees to take a Covid Vaccine? It’s complicated. Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, May 2021; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, May 2021
  • The Fight Over Business-Interruption Coverage: Understanding why Covid-19 related closures may or may not be covered, Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, May 2020; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, May 2020
  • The Law of [Redacted], Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, April 2019; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, April 2019
  • Think Carefully About Where You Send Client Emails to Avoid Waiving a Privilege, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, January 2019
  • Compelling Circumstances: The Need to Clarify the Availability of Arbitral Subpoenas, Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, June 2018
  • Office politics: Can an employee be fired over political activities? The answer may not be as simple as you think, Minnesota Lawyer - Sponsored Blog, October 2017
  • Old Disks and Ancient Documents: Why the Hearsay Rules Are Changing to Meet Digital Realities, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, July 2017
  • Saving for Retirement? Changes Are Coming to How You Pay to Save, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, October 2016
  • Think Strategically About Indemnification Provisions, Attorney at Law - Twin Cities Edition, November 2015
  • Sometimes You Can Fight City Hall, Attorney at Law - Twin Cities Edition, July 2014
  • Risk v. Reward - Why the JOBS Act Isn’t Living Up to its Name, Attorney at Law – Twin Cities Edition, November 2013
  • Individual in the Class: Marital Status Discrimination in Employment, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, co-authored with Courtland C. Merrill, August 2011
  • Cutting the Cost of Derivative Claims: The Role of the Special Litigation Committee, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, co-authored with Vincent D. Louwagie, March 2009
  • Mr. Tax Collector, ‘Hands Off My Truck, Please,’ Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, co-authored with Carole Clark Isakson, 2005
  • Follow the Giraffe’s Lead - Lanco, Inc. v. Dir., Div. of Taxation Gets Lost in the Quagmire that is State Taxation, Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology, 2005

Speaking

  • The Tricks and Traps of Arbitration Discovery, Minnesota CLE Webcast, 2019
  • Don’t Go Away Mad: Just Go Away – Terms to Consider When Negotiating Business Breakups, Minnesota CLE Webcast, 2014
  • A Modernizing SEC: New Rules on Social Media and Private-placement Advertisements
  • Accidental Violations of Law – An Unintended Consequence of Utilizing Social Media, panel discussion, 2013
  • Shareholder Buy/Sell Agreements, Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education’s Documents Made Easy series
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Louwagie and Olson co-present Liability Under Federal and State Securities Laws – For the Company and for You, the Attorney

Vince Louwagie and Cory Olson co-presented Liability Under Federal and State Securities Laws – For the Company and for You, the Attorney as part

2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Anthony Ostlund is proud to announce that 75% of our attorneys were selected to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List.  

The Supreme Court Further Complicates Arbitral Discovery in Badgerow v. Walters

Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Partner Content Author: Cory Olson   Four years ago, I wrote in this publication about a circuit split over the

Anthony Ostlund represents Minneapolis community members challenging unlawful public safety ballot question

On September 7, the Hennepin County District Court granted a petition brought by Anthony Ostlund attorneys Joe Anthony, Norm Pentelovitch, and Cory Olson on

Anthony Ostlund Obtains All Requested Relief in Public Safety Ballot Question Petition

Today the Hennepin County District Court granted a petition brought by Anthony Ostlund attorneys Joe Anthony, Norm Pentelovitch, and Cory Olson on behalf of

2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Anthony Ostlund is proud to announce that 80% of our attorneys were selected to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List.   Ten

Education 

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota

B.A., cum laude, Hamline University

 

Admissions

State of Minnesota

U.S. District of Minnesota

U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

 

Professional Affiliations

  • Secretary, Board of Directors, Hennepin County Bar Foundation (HCBF)
  • Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Co-Chair, Fund for Legal Aid Associates Campaign, 2013 - 2014
  • Volunteer Coach, Eden Prairie Fastpitch Association

 

Awards & Honors

  • Selected to the “Minnesota Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers, 2021 - 2022
  • Selected to the “Minnesota Rising Stars” list by Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2020
  • David E. Devol Award for Exemplary Service, Theta Chi Fraternity

Publications

  • Can Employers Require Employees to take a Covid Vaccine? It’s complicated. Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, May 2021; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, May 2021
  • The Fight Over Business-Interruption Coverage: Understanding why Covid-19 related closures may or may not be covered, Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, May 2020; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, May 2020
  • The Law of [Redacted], Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, April 2019; Finance & Commerce Partner Content, April 2019
  • Think Carefully About Where You Send Client Emails to Avoid Waiving a Privilege, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, January 2019
  • Compelling Circumstances: The Need to Clarify the Availability of Arbitral Subpoenas, Minnesota Lawyer - Partner Content, June 2018
  • Office politics: Can an employee be fired over political activities? The answer may not be as simple as you think, Minnesota Lawyer - Sponsored Blog, October 2017
  • Old Disks and Ancient Documents: Why the Hearsay Rules Are Changing to Meet Digital Realities, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, July 2017
  • Saving for Retirement? Changes Are Coming to How You Pay to Save, Attorney at Law - Minnesota Edition, October 2016
  • Think Strategically About Indemnification Provisions, Attorney at Law - Twin Cities Edition, November 2015
  • Sometimes You Can Fight City Hall, Attorney at Law - Twin Cities Edition, July 2014
  • Risk v. Reward - Why the JOBS Act Isn’t Living Up to its Name, Attorney at Law – Twin Cities Edition, November 2013
  • Individual in the Class: Marital Status Discrimination in Employment, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, co-authored with Courtland C. Merrill, August 2011
  • Cutting the Cost of Derivative Claims: The Role of the Special Litigation Committee, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, co-authored with Vincent D. Louwagie, March 2009
  • Mr. Tax Collector, ‘Hands Off My Truck, Please,’ Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, co-authored with Carole Clark Isakson, 2005
  • Follow the Giraffe’s Lead - Lanco, Inc. v. Dir., Div. of Taxation Gets Lost in the Quagmire that is State Taxation, Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology, 2005

Speaking

  • The Tricks and Traps of Arbitration Discovery, Minnesota CLE Webcast, 2019
  • Don’t Go Away Mad: Just Go Away – Terms to Consider When Negotiating Business Breakups, Minnesota CLE Webcast, 2014
  • A Modernizing SEC: New Rules on Social Media and Private-placement Advertisements
  • Accidental Violations of Law – An Unintended Consequence of Utilizing Social Media, panel discussion, 2013
  • Shareholder Buy/Sell Agreements, Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education’s Documents Made Easy series
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