David Phelps

Home
Bios

David Phelps

Reporter | Professional services

Phone: 612-673-7269

David Phelps covers professional services, including the legal, advertising and investment sectors. Previously, he was a general assignment reporter who led the coverage of the Tom Petters case.

Nelson agrees to keep his burden of debt

The lawyer for the onetime heir to the Carlson fortune aims for "global solution'' for creditors.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 09:54 PM

Hedge fund sues Petters' former law firm

Suit against Fredrikson & Byron is the latest in a string of legal actions by Ritchie Capital Management.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 10:48 PM

Which ads won twitter bowl?

During game, Chevrolet and Chrysler didn't score as well as Doritos and Skechers on social media metrics.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 06:08 PM

Another financial setback for Curtis Carlson Nelson

Onetime heir to Carlson fortune is expected to waive discharge of his debt, an unusual move.

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 03:39 PM

Six Dorsey patent attorneys jump to rival

Two Dorsey partners and four associates head to Winthrop & Weinstine, which aims to grow its intellectual property practice.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 10:26 PM

Buffalo Wild Wings picks Fallon ad agency

The restaurant chain taps Fallon as creative lead, while Space150 will handle social media marketing.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 09:06 PM

Petters largesse follows politicians

Trustees tracking Ponzi scheme profits seek to reclaim more than $500,000 in political contributions.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 10:44 PM

Shoreview man wins benefits fight, months after his death

Just one day after a key filing in his effort to recoup unemployment benefits, Jim Cunningham was struck and killed by a train. In late December, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the state and Wal-Mart were wrong to deny unemployment benefits after Cunningham was fired.

Updated: January 25, 2012, - 08:43 AM