The implementation earlier this month of a new state law addressing the problem of “wage theft” by employers might have escaped the notice of citizens who might never be affected by it.
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Constitutional rights weren’t violated, says court.
Read More »Justices reverse workplace injury decision
How much reimbursement is enough — or too much?
Read More »What’s a weapon? Who’s a victim?
A man breaks into a home carrying something that would probably look like a weapon to the homeowner — if she were home. Is it a weapon? And is the resident a victim if she’s not there? Those were the issues before the Minnesota Supreme Court in a decision published last week.
Read More »In-House Counsel: Sebastian Stewart
Sebastian Stewart has seen the practice of law from both sides now. After a decade in private practice, he joined the Minnesota attorney general’s office, ...
Read More »In-House Counsel: Michael Ouyang
A would-be career in electrical engineering took a fortuitous turn for Mike Ouyang once he got a taste of actual engineering work. As an undergrad ...
Read More »In-House Counsel: Ugo Ukabam
As the youngest of nine children in a Nigerian family that emphasized hard work and helping others, Ugo Ukabam was groomed for strong work ethics ...
Read More »Court parses definitions of manslaughter
Conviction stemmed from fifth-degree assault
Read More »Female partner salaries lagging behind
Results consistent with overall state of local legal market
Read More »Up & Coming: X. Kevin Zhao
You might say Kevin Zhao is a born learner. He followed up a University of Minnesota degree in political studies and global learning with a ...
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