Recent Articles from Marshall H. Tanick
Perspectives: Court considers changing ‘constructive’ claims
The Minnesota Supreme Court is now considering the potential to broaden the concept of discrimination claims including those for ‘constructive’ discharge.
Perspectives: Putin’s new ‘gag’ law recalls history here
An anti-hooliganism law Vladimir Putin has pushed through might seem unimaginable here, but it has happened in the U.S. and Minnesota in times of war and peace.
Perspectives: ‘Marshall’ play recalls role he played here, too
A recent play at St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre about Thurgood Marshall paired with the hearings on Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination recall the role Marshall played in Minnesota courts.
Perspectives: Women’s Final Four here recalls past litigation
The upcoming games offer an occasion to look at some of the case law that has shaped — and been shaped by — those games the women play.
Perspectives: Slip-and-fall cases rise and fall here
A review of cases that Minnesota appellate courts have adjudicated and where they fall in the annals of state slip-and-fall law.
Perspectives: Roberts regrets restrictive redistricting ruling
Some Court observers and other savants found it sardonic that Supreme Court Chief John Roberts joined the outvoted minority in the Supreme Court’s hurried decision in early February.
Perspectives: Breyer’s opinions linked to Minnesota cases
Justice Breyer’s imminent retirement provides an opportune occasion to examine the legal linkage of his opinions to Minnesota jurisprudence.
Perspectives: New high court religious aid case rooted here
Another opportunity for the Supreme Court to yet again extend free exercise of religion arises in a case that echoes precedent derived from Minnesota litigation nearly four decades ago.
Perspectives: Dole’s death denotes disability defeats
Bob Dole's passing late in 2021 denotes the dilemmas that his signature legislative measure, the ADA, continues to face as it navigates through its fourth decade.
Perspectives: Baseball impasse recalls Twins ‘contraction’ case
The temporary work stoppage in baseball harks back to the landmark litigation 20 years ago that warded off the permanent cessation of major league ball in Minnesota.
Perspectives: Venue is key in football—and 8th Circuit, too
Attorneys appreciate the benefit of litigation taking place where they want it to occur, rather than at a location desired by the adversary.
Perspectives: Quiz: What are top 21 cases of the year?
A look at some of the most intriguing Minnesota federal and state appellate court rulings during the past 12 months.
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