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Commentary: The Open Courts Act and American attitudes on privacy
Although medical records are very confidential, legal records are the opposite. Our court system is open to the public so that we can know what is happening.
Minnesota amends its Medical Practice Act
Although the changes are considered “housekeeping,” they should be of interest to attorneys representing physicians
Explaining litigation through metaphor
Litigation is not like poker
Court provides roadmap for drug testing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals handed employers a rare win under the Minnesota Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act.
Iran, nukes and alternative dispute resolution
Negotiations involving Iran’s nuclear program include some universal dynamics that lawyers and mediators see in resolving civil lawsuits.
Law protects employees who use medical marijuana
Minnesota’s new Medical Cannabis Act narrows the kind of medical cannabis permitted but offers considerable protections to applicants and employees in the workplace.
Four epochs of labor and employment law
I noticed an interesting statistic recently. In 2001, the number of collective actions filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in federal court surpassed the number of “EEO” or discrimination class actions. Since then, the number of FLSA actions has increased further, and overtime claims continue to be a boon for plaintiff attorneys and a major source of concern for employers. This tur[...]
Column: Reflections on economics of medicine and law
Last year, with little fanfare, Minnesota’s state district courts made it much easier for members of the public to obtain PDF copies of court filings online. This year there is rare bipartisan support in Congress for the Open Courts Act of 2021, which would make public access to federal court filings on its electronic PACER ...
Column: Frost/Nixon offers a few deposition lessons for lawyers
Last year, with little fanfare, Minnesota’s state district courts made it much easier for members of the public to obtain PDF copies of court filings online. This year there is rare bipartisan support in Congress for the Open Courts Act of 2021, which would make public access to federal court filings on its electronic PACER ...
Column: Employment law by the numbers
Last year, with little fanfare, Minnesota’s state district courts made it much easier for members of the public to obtain PDF copies of court filings online. This year there is rare bipartisan support in Congress for the Open Courts Act of 2021, which would make public access to federal court filings on its electronic PACER ...
Confidentiality agreements and protective orders: Isn’t there an easier way?
Last year, with little fanfare, Minnesota’s state district courts made it much easier for members of the public to obtain PDF copies of court filings online. This year there is rare bipartisan support in Congress for the Open Courts Act of 2021, which would make public access to federal court filings on its electronic PACER ...
Reviewing SEC disclosures can yield dividends
Last year, with little fanfare, Minnesota’s state district courts made it much easier for members of the public to obtain PDF copies of court filings online. This year there is rare bipartisan support in Congress for the Open Courts Act of 2021, which would make public access to federal court filings on its electronic PACER ...
Top News
- LGBTQ+ group sues over Iowa book, discussion bans
- Justices uphold business tax bill
- Court to weigh social media and First Amendment
- Federal court rules brokerage firm breached 1994 contract
- Court denies revocation of adoption
- UnitedHealth suit alleges faulty AI led to denied claims
- Judge asked to block part of a North Dakota abortion law
- Court dismisses bias, retaliation lawsuit
Expert Testimony
- Quandaries & Quagmires: Risky business and tips for managing the risk
- Perspectives: JFK assassination: 60 years of litigation here
- Perspectives: Lincoln’s memorable address recalls impact here
- The Unfrazzled Lawyer: Five benefits of becoming an unfrazzled lawyer
