Minnesota Lawyer

Legal news from the Midwest region.

A task force of state officials studying security at the Minnesota State Capitol got swept up in gun politics last week as members debated whether handguns should continue to be allowed in the building.

Hundreds of nightclub employees are entitled to damages after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled their employer can’t use their tips to make up cash register shortages.

Legal news from the Midwest region.

Opponents of an effort to unionize thousands of Minnesota home day care providers filed an appeal last week of a federal judge’s ruling dismissing their case.

The Minnesota Vikings say a civil lawsuit against some members of their ownership group will not affect the team’s finances or plans for a new stadium.

A federal grand jury has indicted 56-year-old John Waters, accusing him of mail and wire fraud, income tax evasion and filing a false tax return.

Legal news from the Midwest region.

The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection announced Judge Michael Sovis’ retirement July 29.

A fire that does damage or poses a threat to five or more buildings, burns 500 acres or more or does significant crop damage can now result in a felony charge.