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The pushback continues on Dayton’s proposal to slap a 5.5 percent tax on business and consumer services.

A confluence of events made Shannon Fitzpatrick realize that her days as a commercial litigator were numbered. Fortunately for her, she had the means and gumption to do something about it.

Justice Sandra Gardebring, Chief Justice Douglas Amdahl, Justice John Simonett and Chief Justice Robert Sheran received tributes during a special session of the court held Jan.23.

Few personal injury cases are as tricky for plaintiffs and defendants as those involving police misconduct. These cases are also tricky for plaintiffs’ lawyers because the general public for the most part recognizes that police work is one of the most demanding, stressful professions there is.

Minsberg and other solo and small-firm lawyers recently shared their techniques for beating the holiday blues.

A murder that sat as a cold case for a dozen years before charges were filed has now taken another unusual twist, as the Minnesota Court of Appeals last week ordered indictments against one defendant in the case stricken due to prosecutorial misconduct.

By studying old cases, review team aims to prevent domestic violence.

Even the smartest, most resourceful solo attorney must recognize when it’s time to look for help. That means looking for help. But if you’ve never hired staff before, it can be daunting.