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Justices reverse sexual assault conviction over jury instruction

The Minnesota Supreme Court ordered a new sexual assault trial, ruling the jury should have received a specific-unanimity instruction when evidence showed two distinct acts.

Federal judge denies online casino’s arbitration bid

New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments

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Up & Coming Attorneys and Unsung Legal Heroes

September 11th, 2026 | 11:00 AM

At Minnesota Lawyer, we have the added exhilaration of recognizing the legal community’s more recent additions to the [...]

Top Women in Law

October 22nd, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Top Women in Law celebrates the outstanding achievements of exceptional women in the legal community. Minnesota Lawyer w[...]

Minnesota ICONS

December 10th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Years of experience and a list of achievements, not to mention the keen ability to lead, succeed in the courtroom or in [...]

Rising Young Professionals

December 10th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Finance & Commerce's Rising Young Professionals recognizes the next generation of leaders who are making a significa[...]

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National & State News

Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges

Trump fired U.S. attorney an hour after he was sworn in

Legal group warns abortion opponents to stop ‘twisting’ mom’s story

Ramsey County sues DHS over Thao investigation records

Judge orders Paramount to temporarily pause Warner Bros acquisition

A judge ordered a 14-day pause on Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after a coalition includ[...]

Milwaukee city attorney stands by ICE mask ban in letter to DOJ

Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke defends the legality of the city's ordinance banning ICE agents from wearing masks, r[...]

Expert Testimony

Perspectives: 250th anniversary recalls Declaration decisions

Perspectives: ‘Pentagon Papers’ case at 55 not far from Near

Best at Work Insights: Workplace growth beats burnout and boreout

Quandaries & Quagmires: Rules amended for pro bono lawyers, prosecutors

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Perspectives: Umpire’s death recalls case law in Minnesota

Bruce Froemming's death highlights Minnesota court cases involving umpires, sports officials, personal injury claims, cr[...]

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Perspectives: It’s not ‘football’ here, but soccer cases abound

A review of notable Minnesota soccer litigation involving employment disputes, Title IX claims, injuries, real estate, t[...]

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AI prompts used by experts may be discoverable

A federal court ruled AI prompts used by an expert witness are discoverable, highlighting new litigation and e-discovery[...]

Special Features

In the Lead: Women-Led Law Firms 2026

In the Lead: Up & Coming Law Firms 2026

2025 Attorneys of the Year

In the Lead: Family-Owned Law Firms 2025

Up & Coming Attorneys, Unsung Legal Heroes announced

Minnesota Lawyer recognizes the 2026 class of Up & Coming Attorneys and Unsung Legal Heroes supporting law firms and leg[...]