Minnesota Lawyer

The court under Chief Justice John Roberts has become more inclined to hear lawsuits addressing fundamental liberties and cutting edge issues.

The federal and state appellate courts occasionally find themselves reviewing the same case on multiple occasions

President Trump’s misbegotten attempt to stop publication of the “Fire and Fury” book, which understandably spurred its sales, was not only of questionable strategy, but legally doomed.

This dual day of his birthday and the observance of the day named for him provides an opportune occasion to review some of the litigation in Minnesota.

Slavery made its mark here in the days surrounding the Civil War, and its impact affected the whole country.

The federal and state appellate courts in Minnesota decided numerous important and interesting cases during the past year.

Jury service and the verdicts process constitute serious business.

Minnesota has its own interesting history of flag-related legislation and litigation.

The announcement earlier this month that the Boy Scouts of America will now allow girls as members owes its heritage to Minnesota litigation more than 30 years ago.

Similarly to a number of other iconic individuals, institutions, and organizations, Christopher Columbus has taken hits recently.