Recent Articles from Laura Brown
A daunting process for debtors
A Minnesota State Bar Association report suggests ways to foster equitable access to the court system.
Supreme Court rejects suspended attorney’s request for reinstatement
A divided court determined that the attorney, who was indefinitely suspended for lying, falsifying documents and misappropriating client funds, did not meet his heavy burden of proving that he underwent the requisite moral change to practice.
Collaboration is key for new Fredrikson president
Melodie Rose explains how she got to where she is and what she plans to do now.
Understanding how brains work differently: Initiative provides tools to help lawyers function effectively
One of the biggest things that firms can do is raise awareness about ADHD, especially because there are many attorneys who have ADHD and are undiagnosed.
Stinson partners with life coach to assist lawyers with ADHD
The legal field has made major strides in celebrating certain areas of diversity. One area of diversity that is less explored is neurodiversity.
Divided justices rule incomplete shotgun parts still add up to firearm
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently split over whether a disassembled gun counted as a “firearm.”
Police lose summary judgment bid
A Minnesota federal court rejects qualified immunity in the standoff death of a 23-year-old man in Eagan.
Mexican food trademark fight grinds on in federal court
The court battle between Mexican fast-food restaurant chain Taco John’s and Minnesota restaurants named Taco Chon continues.
Target faces ‘non-drowsy’ meds suit
A federal judge allows most of a complaint that alleges the company falsely claimed their medicine was "non-drowsy" to continue.
Hashtag rates higher libel protection
A divided Minnesota Supreme Court finds a Facebook post that accused a dance instructor of sexual assault involved a matter of public concern.
Court: Performance issues, not bias, prompted union to fire organizer
The U.S. District Court for Minnesota recently dismissed a retaliation and wrongful termination case brought pro se by a former employee against the union she worked for.
Robot milker case yields $122M
Three years of litigation have ended with a settlement of nearly $122M in a class action over problems dairy farmers encountered while using a robotic milker.
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