Minnesota Lawyer

A lawsuit filed against the Minnesota Department Corrections has brought international attention to the treatment of transgender inmates in prison.

Auto dealers filed a lawsuit alleging a state agency exceeded its authority when it adopted stricter auto emissions rules than are mandated by federal law.

Some Airbnb customers and hosts who were barred from the lodging program because of inaccurate negative background checks could soon receive relief through a preliminary class-action settlement submitted to U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on May 26.

William Schultz, partner at Merchant and Gould, is adamant that Web 3.0 is here to stay and advises brands to get wise to it or else potentially face major future intellectual property issues.

The court has upheld the convictions of five defendants found guilty of conspiracy in a massive sex-trafficking operation with major involvement in Minnesota.

Minnesota, in addition to enforcing laws against sex trafficking, takes a more compassionate approach with many survivors.

Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation June 2 that clarified the legal uses of hemp-derived edibles and drinks for adults, but the future of broader cannabis regulation in Minnesota remains muddled.

The agreement will exempt journalists and other noncommercial users from high fees that were previously assessed to anyone seeking information about businesses operating in Minnesota.

Law firms have made great strides in making diversity a priority, with significant improvements in representation of non-white, female, and LGBTQ+ persons. One area where there is room for significant improvement is disability diversity.

Using technology to further leap into a new era of judicial administration, the Minnesota Judicial Branch has announced the launch of a digital exhibit system.