The timing of Kent Schoen’s entrance into the legal profession in 2007 set the stage for his subsequent career path in the financial world, in a variety of settings.
Read More »In-House Counsel 2023: Elizabeth C. Borer
Elizabeth Borer appreciates having a position that enables her to make a global impact, as general counsel for one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the United States, Eden Prairie-based Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP).
Read More »In-House Counsel 2023: Jordan Hopkins
In recent years, St. Cloud-based Stearns Bank N.A. has been enjoying healthy growth and receiving honors from national and local publications as one of the top banks in its size category.
Read More »Minnesota State Law Library hosts Mayflower Compact exhibit
A traveling exhibit exploring how American voluntary associations and civil societies are created, built, and sustained over time will be available for viewing through March 31.
Read More »Law office design yields ‘place of calm, restoration’
The new home TSR moved into last year represents the end of a basement-to top floor journey, and a new beginning.
Read More »What would legal marijuana mean for workplace safety?
The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota currently under consideration by the state Legislature is being closely watched by employers, particularly in industries where workplace injuries are a prominent concern.
Read More »2022 Attorneys of the Year: MPAY v. Erie Custom Computer Applications Inc., and Payroll World, Inc.
On June 14, 2022, a Minnesota federal jury issued a complete defense verdict (no liability on all counts) in favor of Erie Custom Computer Applications Inc. and Pay-roll World Inc., two second-generation, family-owned companies that develop and license payroll processing software.
Read More »2022 Attorneys of the Year: Murphy et al. v. Harpstead
On July 27, 2022, District Judge Donovan Frank granted preliminary approval to a settlement agreement reached by the parties in Murphy et al. v. Harpstead, ending a six-year battle for the rights of a class of people with disabilities living in group homes.
Read More »2022 Attorneys of the Year: Pooley v. Pooley
In September 2022, Michael P. Boulette, Seungwon R. Chung, and Abby N. Sunberg of Taft Stettinious & Hollister LLP won a Minnesota Supreme Court decision in-tended to protect disadvantaged spouses by ensuring district court supervision over the division of all their assets.
Read More »2022 Attorneys of the Year: State of Minnesota v. Stevenson
The successful overturn of a conviction is rare, especially for pro bono attorneys. But a team of Lockridge Grindal Nauen lawyers accomplished that in 2022.
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