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New Legislature increases chances for legal cannabis
When the 93rd session of the Minnesota Legislature opens on Jan. 3, along with the usual business of budgets and taxes will be a newcomer to the spotlight: the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Navigating manufactured-home law
Some laws concerning manufactured home communities are straightforward. But the legal environment for community owners can be more fraught.
Court ponders Native adoptions
Oral arguments were heard Wednesday, Nov. 9, in a case that threatens a 44-year-old federal law giving preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children.
St. Thomas professor addresses lack of diversity in sports ownership
The lack of diversity in the upper levels of pro sports organizations — from head coaches on up — caught the eye of a University of St. Thomas law professor, and he’s decided to do something about it.
Pretrial diversion tricky for immigrants
Different rules can lead to consequences, including deportation.
Job dispute back to arbitration
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has overturned decisions made by an arbitrator appointed under grievance procedures for state managers.
Panel focuses on turbulence M&A market encounters
The discussion looked at deal points, processes and strategies that differentiate successful buyers and sellers in today’s market.
Shifting antitrust landscape can be challenging
Dealing with the fluid nature of antitrust law is like navigating the hairpins and switchbacks of a mountain pass, according to Faegre Drinker partner Joanne Lewers.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: City of Bloomington Legal Racial Equity Action Team
Five years ago, the city of Bloomington decided to start taking racial equity seriously.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Erin Bryan
Often the most effective change comes from within, and at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, firm partner Erin Bryan is helping create that change.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Amy B. Conway
When she’s not busy with her labor and employment practice — and sometimes even when she is — Stinson LLP partner Amy Conway advocates for those whose voices aren’t always heard.
2022 Diversity & Inclusion: Jacquelyn S. Lutz
When it comes to walking the walk about educating legal professionals on equity issues, family law attorney Jacquelyn Lutz is near the head of the class.
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