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.
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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.
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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.
Read More »2020 Attorneys of the Year: Masha Yevzelman
Every so often, Minnesota snowbirds get into trouble with state tax authorities over whether they live here or in Florida.
Read More »2020 Diversity & Inclusion: Uzodima Franklin Aba-Onu
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.
Read More »In-House Counsel 2020: James Watts
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.
Read More »In-House Counsel 2020: Amanda Parker Rusin
Amanda Rusin has been busy the past two years as Regis Corp.’s senior vice president and general counsel.
Read More »2020 Unsung Legal Heroes: Molly Gulbrandson
As a teenager growing up in the Twin Cities, Molly Gulbrandson grew fascinated by a neighbor who worked as a criminal defense attorney.
Read More »2020 Up & Coming Attorneys: Jason Engelhart
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.
Read More »2020 Unsung Legal Heroes: Paul McCaffrey
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.
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