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Academic Background

B.S., economics, North Dakota State University
J.D., (with distinction) University of North Dakota School of Law

Research Specialties

• Employment law
• Real estate law
• E-Commerce law
• Accountants’ liability and securities law

Current Research

• Employee non-compete agreements and trade secrets
• Information security and privacy
• Marketability of title issues

Major Works

• "The Evolving Law of Employee Non-Competes: Recent Trends and Alternative Policy Approach," with J. T. Wendt, America Business Law Journal, Vol. 45, 2008.
• "Limiting the Protection of Employees from Compelled Non-Compete Agreements under State Whistleblower Laws: A Critical Analysis of Maw v. Advanced Clinical Communications," The Labor Lawyer, Vol. 20, 2005.
• “Sign this Agreement Not to Compete or You’re Fired! Noncompete Agreements and the Public Policy Exception to Employment at Will,” with C. D. Stevens, Employee Responsibilities & Rights Journal, Vol. 15, 2003.
• American Law of Real Estate, with J. D. Reitzel and R. Bennett, South-Western Pub. Co., 2002.
• “Limited Liability Company Interests As Securities: A Proposed Framework For Analysis,” with T. Knoepfle, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 34, 1996.

Significant Scholarly Honors

• Distinguished Educator Award, NDSU Blue Key Fraternity, 1999
• Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Excellence in Research, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 34
• Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Best Overall Article & Award for Best Major Article, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 27
• Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Best Overall Article & Articles' Editor Award for Best Major Article, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 25
• Teacher of the Year Award, NDSU College of Business Administration, 1992

Current Editorial Board Appointments

• American Business Law Journal, articles reviewer
• Journal of Law and Business, articles reviewer