Minnesota Lawyer

The down economy is forcing some solo and small-firm lawyers to come up with new and innovative ways to make money. Some are turning to the provision of legal insurance or prepaid legal services.

The new executive director of Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, Cathy Haukedahl, has her work cut out for her. Not only does she have to fill the well-respected shoes of Jerry Lane, who retired last month after 31 years in the position, but she comes to the job at a time when resources are way down and need is way up.

Stephen Zack makes a heartfelt plea for $450 million.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to decide whether the exercise of reasonable care includes an affirmative duty to warn of a dangerous situation in the absence of a special relationship between the parties.

First Judicial District Court Judge Jerome Abrams has overruled challenges to breath alcohol test results based upon the source code for the Intoxilyzer.

HCBA event attracts 450, raises $123,500 and honors pro bono workers.

Thousands of cases will be sent back to their home counties for continued proceedings.

Judges ask for help in convincing the Legislature not to cut the courts further.

When St. Paul family law attorney Dana McKenzie realized that her elderly client did not seem to understand the decisions he needed to make during the divorce process - and was likely struggling with depression and possibly dementia - she knew she had to do something.

The chief judges of Minnesota's appellate courts and largest county are uneasy about the potential for more budget cuts aimed at the state's judiciary this legislative session.