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Justices affirm video testimony did not violate right to confront
The Minnesota Supreme Court held that the defendant’s right to confront her witness face-to-face was not violated with remote technology.
Rights not violated by masked prospective jurors
A Maryland court ruled a defendant's right to view prospective jurors was not violated by a mask mandate, upholding a triple-murder conviction.
Judge: Save belongings of homeless
A federal class action lawsuit concerning those who lost property during homeless encampment sweeps in Minneapolis is permitted to go forward in part.
Law firm profitability set records in 2021, survey finds
Cushman & Wakefield’s Bright Insight Survey revealed record growth for law firms in 2021 with 85% of firm respondents indicating that COVID-19 had a favorable impact on their firms.
Wisconsin justices say COVID records can be released
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday said the state health department can release data on coronavirus outbreak cases, information sought two years ago near the beginning of the pandemic.
Commentary: Why are COVID vaccine injuries treated differently?
There are significant differences in the process and compensation for those injured from the COVID-19 vaccine versus other vaccines such as the seasonal flu.
Justice Department names pandemic fraud prosecutor
The Justice Department named a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud Thursday, following through on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union promise to go after criminals who stole billions in relief money.
Commentary: COVID vaccination status a hot topic in child custody cases
The pandemic continues to present new and unprecedented experiences affecting our everyday lives. One such experience is the emerging phenomenon of new family court litigation between parents who cannot agree on the COVID-19 vaccination status of their children.
Perspectives: New high court religious aid case rooted here
Another opportunity for the Supreme Court to yet again extend free exercise of religion arises in a case that echoes precedent derived from Minnesota litigation nearly four decades ago.
Judge’s insistence on mask removal spurs complaint
A watchdog group lodged a complaint Thursday against a federal appeals court judge for insisting that a lawyer remove his mask during arguments held in New Orleans at a time last month when new cases of COVID-19 were surging.
Washington state sues COVID-19 testing company
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois-based COVID-19 testing company, accusing it of improperly handling tests and providing fake results.
Ruling OKs Iowa mask rule protecting disabled students
A federal appeals court allowed the state of Iowa to enforce a law that prevents local schools from imposing mask mandates, except for schools attended by students whose disabilities make them more vulnerable to severe illness if they get COVID-19.
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