A lawsuit filed against the Minnesota Department Corrections has brought international attention to the treatment of transgender inmates in prison.
Read More »Clean-car rules challenged
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.
Read More »Barred Airbnb hosts, guests get settlement in class action
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.
Read More »Why navigating the metaverse is important for law firms
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.
Read More »8th Circuit affirms five convictions for sex-trafficking
The court has upheld the convictions of five defendants found guilty of conspiracy in a massive sex-trafficking operation with major involvement in Minnesota.
Read More »Minnesota’s Safe Harbor program aids trafficking victims
Minnesota, in addition to enforcing laws against sex trafficking, takes a more compassionate approach with many survivors.
Read More »The complexities of cannabis
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.
Read More »Journalist reaches data settlement with Secretary of State’s Office
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.
Read More »Disability inclusion in law firms
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.
Read More »Judicial Branch announces digital exhibit system launch
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.
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