Faculty News

Professor Paul Vaaler was quoted in a Star Tribune article discussing Caribou Coffee's announcement that they looking to expand their business via franchises. Commenting on the strategy,…

Professor Paul Vaaler was quoted by the Star Tribune in an article covering the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to side with the owners of the Mall of America in case regarding a vacant retail…

Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed on CBS Minnesota in regards to the recent fall of SVB, and how may impact banking as a whole. When asked whether smaller banks are less safe than bigger banks, Prof…

Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed on WCCO and KARE11 on the recent collapses of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks. The commonality between the two, Professor Vaaler explained, was that…

The Star Tribune quoted Professor Paul Vaaler in a piece on arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving a 1991 agreement giving the now defunct retailer Sears a 100-year lease at $10/…

Professor Paul Vaaler spoke with WCCO Radio on the impact of Amazon’s rise on big-box retailers such as Target and Best Buy.

Big-box retailers “have learned how not only to create their online presence,…

Professor Paul Vaaler recently was quoted by Forbes on Cargill’s exposure in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The article, “Cargill Dodges Russian Missiles But Vows To Keep Feeding Both Sides Of The Ukraine…

Professor Paul Vaaler discussed the upcoming trial in a case brought by the Minnesota Attorney General seeking to remove the trustees of the Otto Bremer Trust. Vaaler said the case is likely to come down to a…

Professor Paul Vaaler told WCCO the GameStop story shows the power of the internet, but expressed skepticism about the populist investing movement developing into a long-term trend. “Getting a mob to move in…

Professor Paul Vaaler recently spoke with Twin Cities Business on the topic of corporate campaign contributions in light of a flurry of announcements by companies of reductions in such…

Professor Paul Vaaler spoke with WCCO's Dave Lee about political action committee (PAC) donations in light of recent corporate announcements of reductions in campaign contributions in the wake of the mob…

In a New York Times profile piece of Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Professor Paul Vaaler is quoted on how Pichai should conduct himself in formal court proceedings and in the media to bolster Google’s…