Scott Blake serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of businesses, combining employment law expertise with skilled business litigation experience. A cum laude graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and magna cum laude graduate of Miami University, Scott provides comprehensive counsel across multiple industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and real estate development.
His employment law practice encompasses advising clients on FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and discrimination matters, while drafting crucial documentation from employee handbooks to executive compensation agreements. Scott excels at protecting his clients’ interests through carefully crafted non-compete agreements that safeguard customer relationships, confidential information, and trade secrets.
While focused on preventive counsel to help clients avoid litigation, Scott brings extensive courtroom experience defending companies in employment claims, trade secret disputes, and complex commercial litigation. He has particular expertise in resolving shareholder disputes, finding pragmatic solutions when business partners need to separate.
As a board member of JCS Affective Sober Living and member of the Edina Rotary Club, Scott demonstrates his commitment to community service. His practice style emphasizes practical solutions that protect client interests while maintaining focus on their broader business objectives.
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Notice and Application Period for Frontline Worker Pay
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New Trade Secrets Law Expands Employers’ Rights
Sixth Circuit Holds Telecommuting Not Always a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban Nationwide
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Minnesota 2024 Legislative Update
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Breaking: DOL Issues Final Overtime Rules
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