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8th Circuit: Choice Hotels didn’t breach franchise pact
The 8th Circuit ruled Choice Hotels did not breach a Country Inn franchise agreement by licensing a WoodSpring Suites hotel nearby.
Telemarketing fraudster loses bid to withdraw sentence
Magazine telemarketing owner convicted of wire fraud loses appeal, as 8th Circuit upholds 80-month prison sentence for $4.8M scam targeting 14,000 victims.
Court rejects parent’s motion for school district injunction
A federal court denied a Minnesota parent's request to block a school district no-trespass order, rejecting due process and First Amendment claims.
Court affirms award to child bride in property sale case
The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a jury award to Elissa Wall, a former child bride, entitling her to proceeds from a Cook County property sale linked to Warren Jeffs.
Supreme Court sets higher standard for Norgaard pleas
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that Norgaard pleas require a strong factual basis, aligning their standard with Alford pleas in criminal cases.
Notable Opinions: Week of June 15, 2026
Eviction Expungement The Legislature amended the state’s eviction expungement statute in 2023 to require courts to expunge eviction cases when parties settle and tenants fulfill settlement terms. A landlord challenged the law after a former ten[...]
Court of Appeals reinstates malpractice suit in child’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Olmsted Medical Center over a 3-year-old child's death.
Court rejects church liability in online sexual abuse suit
Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled a church and diocese owed no duty of care in a lawsuit over online sexual abuse by a church volunteer.
Judge lets artist’s sculpture destruction lawsuit proceed
A federal judge allows artist John Hock's lawsuit against Franconia Sculpture Park over the destruction of “Prometheus III” to move forward.
Court of Appeals bars gun permit after felony plea
Minnesota Court of Appeals rules a felony crime-of-violence conviction bars firearm possession despite a gross misdemeanor sentence.
Court of Appeals: Faribault data center review inadequate
Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Faribault's review of a proposed Archer Datacenters project was inadequate, requiring further environmental analysis.
Notable Opinions: Week of June 1, 2026
Line-of-Duty Death The widow of a police officer who died from a vascular rupture sought line-of-duty death benefits, but the Commissioner denied the claim and an ALJ granted summary disposition. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding the wrong le[...]
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- Telemarketing fraudster loses bid to withdraw sentence
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