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Federal court hears challenge to Minnesota switchblade ban
Minnesota's switchblade ban is challenged in U.S. District Court by Knife Rights, citing Second Amendment protections for arms.
Justices affirm workers’ comp claim for hybrid work injury
Minnesota Supreme Court affirms compensability of a workers’ comp claim under the special-errand exception for a hybrid work injury.
Court of Appeals revives fire restoration lawsuit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled post-fire repairs aren’t necessarily property improvements, applying a six-year statute of limitations to a homeowner’s claims.
Court: Employers not liable for hiring decisions after charges
The U.S. District Court for Minnesota ruled employers are not liable for rescinding offers or terminating employment after criminal charges were dismissed.
Court of Appeals upholds caregiver abuse finding
Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a DHS maltreatment finding against a caregiver, rejecting due process and hearsay challenges.
Notable Opinions: Week of April 6, 2026
Excessive Force Plaintiff appealed summary judgment for defendants after being struck by a foam projectile while observing a protest. When protesters threw objects at officers, an officer fired into the crowd but could not see plaintiff, who was o[...]
Court may permit state to withdraw from plea deal after mutual error
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled lower court may let prosecutors withdraw from a plea deal after a sentencing error.
Court: Man not ‘in custody’ when he admitted assault
The 8th Circuit ruled statements made by a Bois Forte man to police were not custodial, affirming his assault conviction and Miranda ruling.
Court tosses Meta Pixel privacy case against U.S. Bank
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota dismissed a privacy lawsuit against U.S. Bank over Meta Pixel data sharing, citing lack of concrete injury.
Notable Opinions: Week of March 30, 2026
Loan Fraud Defendant appealed his conviction and sentence for COVID-19 loan fraud to the 8th Circuit, challenging denial of his motion to suppress, the validity of his waiver of counsel, alleged due process violations, and a sentencing enhancement[...]
8th Circuit affirms dismissal of Whistleblower Act claim
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a whistleblower claim under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act involving Abbott Laboratories.
Court dismisses U.S. challenge to Minnesota tuition laws
Federal court rejects U.S. lawsuit challenging Minnesota laws granting tuition benefits to undocumented students, finding no standing and no federal preemption.
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