Recent Articles from Patrick Thornton
U.S. Supreme Court says no to petition
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear case for juvenile serving a life sentence.
Convicted murderer entitled to a sentencing hearing
The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a mandatory life sentence in a high profile murder case.
MSBA Foundation will award $25K grant to help victims of human trafficking
Deadline to apply Nov. 1
Minnesota appeals courts now accepting RFPs for online legal research databases
Proposals due Oct. 28th
Asian Pacific Bar Association hosts gala Thursday
John Choi and Daniel Lew will be on keynote panel
Wisconsin Voter ID case appealed to U.S. Supreme Court
Outstate cities cry foul over new water rules and brand new lawyer can continue to represent defendant charged with murder and more in today's sidebar
Smile, you’re on camera
The Supreme Court is now taking comments on a pilot project that would expand audio and video coverage in some criminal court proceedings.
Attorney entitled to unpaid fees, appeals court finds
The Minnesota Court of Appeals awarded an attorney about $350,000 in unpaid fees even after his client died and the lawsuit settled.
St. Paul attorney sentenced for failing to pay taxes
Probation, restitution ordered for Barry Vauhgh Voss
Attorney wants judge recused because she wants her job
Julie LaFleur filed to challenge Judge Susan Miles in June and took over a divorce case before Miles in August.
Breach of fiduciary duty upheld
The Court of Appeals affirmed a million dollar verdict against a clinic thatt required a physician to sell his shares back to the clinic before going on medical leave.
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