The anniversary of the Paul Wellstone tragedy and the effort to name a federal building after him recall the litigation that followed his death.
Read More »Perspectives: College affirmative action cases may affect workplaces
The anticipated Supreme Court decision could cast a pall on many diversity and inclusion practices and protocols of employers.
Read More »Perspectives: Commemorating Duluth’s Dylan lyrics in law
The acclaimed music star's lyrics have often found their ways into judicial rulings from coast to coast, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read More »Perspectives: Tax time: Three tribunals tackle tussles
A quintet of recent rulings by Minnesota courts, a couple by the Supreme Court, a pair by the Tax Court, and another by the 8th Circuit, addressed a number of diverse taxation-related matters.
Read More »Perspectives: Deli’s death recalls discharge defeats at U of M
Gabor Deli's death, nearing the 30th anniversary of his dismissal, provides an opportune time to review the legal legacy the Delis have left.
Read More »Perspectives: The era of Justice Thomas and Minnesota law
During his tenure, the Supreme Court justice has participated in numerous cases from Minnesota, appeals from both the federal and state courts.
Read More »Perspectives: Civil ruling may portend Miranda’s demise
Although the U.S. Supreme Court did not overturn the familiar Miranda case, the ruling in Vega v. Tekoh nonetheless put a major dent in it.
Read More »Perspectives: It’s election time: Four ballot challenges fail
The Minnesota cases may foreshadow what is likely to be a busy season at the ballot box and in the courts this fall and thereafter.
Read More »Perspectives: Liquor flows, but still no cars on Sunday
Five years ago, Minnesota lifted a long-standing ban on liquor sales on Sundays, but not vehicle sales, and there are reasons why this might stay the case for a while.
Read More »Perspectives: Labor Day: Union wins, losses in court
The upcoming holiday is an opportunity to revisit appellate rulings in Minnesota cases.
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