Minnesota Lawyer

When Mayo Clinic unveiled a new diagnostic test a few years ago that helped detect a rare autoimmune disorder, a Massachusetts company sued for patent infringement.

The battle over Bde Maka Ska ended in 2020 after the Minnesota Supreme Court decided the state had the authority to change its name from Lake Calhoun.

While sunbathing with a male friend at Cedar Lake a few years ago, Helana Howard received a citation from the Minneapolis Park Police because she wore no bathing top in violation of park ordinances.

Every so often, Minnesota snowbirds get into trouble with state tax authorities over whether they live here or in Florida.

Uzodima Franklin Aba-Onu had a busy summer. He helped organize a silent protest held in June by the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) to protest the death of George Floyd during a police arrest.

Named managing legal counsel in 2017, Watts has balanced permitting the Line 3 Replacement Project — the longest regulatory case in recent Minnesota history — while supporting the management and guidance of Enbridge Inc.’s Minnesota-based Law Department.

Amanda Rusin has been busy the past two years as Regis Corp.’s senior vice president and general counsel.

As a teenager growing up in the Twin Cities, Molly Gulbrandson grew fascinated by a neighbor who worked as a criminal defense attorney.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in economics and history, Jason Engelhart considered a career in journalism before deciding law likely had more promise and opportunity.

After studying film at Montana State University, Paul McCaffrey headed to Hollywood for three years and found work at several production companies before returning to the Twin Cities.