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The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd on Monday paused jury selection for at least a day while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge.
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Jury selection on pause for Chauvin’s trial in Floyd’s death
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Justices mull attorney-client privilege case
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Briefly: What is precedent, and when does it arise?
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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd’s death
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No SAFE Act deal as trial begins
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Child torture bill advances in state Senate
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AG unit’s focus: innocence claims
Features
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Breaking the Ice: Law looked more fun to accountant turned attorney
John C. Redpath, who joined Winthrop & Weinstine last month as a shareholder, went from accounting to law because attorneys he saw looked like they had more fun.
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In the Hopper: Bill would regulate charitable bail organizations
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Capitol Retort: Forecast turnaround; joint effort; heavy lift
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Breaking the Ice: Diversity officer seeks individual, systemic change
Expert Testimony
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Briefly: What is precedent, and when does it arise?
With Friday's State v. Chauvin ruling, there will be ripples in the fabric of appellate and trial law caused by the clear declaration that when the Court of Appeals designates its opinion to be precedent, it is immediately binding.
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Perspectives: Guardianship case echoes recent variations here
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Briefly: Asking for publication
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Perspectives: Unemployment high, success in litigation low
Bar Buzz
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Bar Buzz: Report tackles white supremacy, policing
The public must trust police to act equitably and humanely in enforcing the law without hate or bias, a new study by the Minnesota Justice Research Center asserts.
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Bar Buzz: Report: Prisons’ COVID-19 response fails
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Bar Buzz: Walz makes batch of appointments
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Bar Buzz: Tech’s a big help for Asian-Pacific families’ advocate
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Supreme Court Calendar: March 2021
Wire Stories
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Jury selection on pause for Chauvin’s trial in Floyd’s death
The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd on Monday paused jury selection for at least a day while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge.
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Reporter faces trial in case seen as attack on press rights
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$1M for Minneapolis fences, barricades for Floyd death trial
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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd’s death
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Arizona court task force refocuses on disinformation
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Juror’s use of Twitter doesn’t equal impropriety
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South Dakota lawmakers leave AG impeachment in doubt
Special Features
2020 Attorneys of the Year
The year that was, 2020. From a global pandemic’s death and fear to severe economic recession; the death of George Floyd in police custody, civic unrest and public outcries for racial justice; a polarized electorate, and a challenged electoral system.
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Well-Being in the Legal Profession
Read Minnesota Lawyer's special section on finding ways to support struggling attorneys.
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2020 Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Minnesota Lawyer is pleased to recognize members of the legal community for their contributions to diversity in the practice of law in its fourth annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
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In-House Counsel 2020 Awards
Late nights and demanding clients may offer a different legal experience than life inside a company, but that doesn’t mean a lawyer’s work can’t have great impact on their company, their industry and their community.
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