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Perspectives: Asylum appeals yield 3 denials for immigrants
A trio of cases decided in a one-week span last month by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reflects the difficulties immigrants face when seeking asylum in this country.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Risky business and tips for managing the risk
This month’s column will focus on the factors that contribute to malpractice risk and the risk of receiving an ethics complaint.
Perspectives: JFK assassination: 60 years of litigation here
JFK’s assassination, like the events of Jan. 6 and 9/11, had a huge impact on this country and the world and generated a number of federal and state court cases in Minnesota and within the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, along with other Minnesota connections. Here’s a look at a few of them.
Perspectives: Lincoln’s memorable address recalls impact here
The 160th anniversary of his inimitable Gettysburg Address provides an opportune occasion to review both his role in Minnesota and its impact on him.
The Unfrazzled Lawyer: Five benefits of becoming an unfrazzled lawyer
When you’re clear on your priorities, it’s easier to navigate your current role while intentionally directing your career in a way fitting your life and priorities.
Perspectives: ‘Weaponization’ rises from Cold War to court wars
The term “weaponization” has become a well-known phrase. After languishing for years in the bowels of lexigraphy, it has become bandied around in many sectors.
Briefly: Don’t ‘go through the motions’ when filing a motion on appeal
Motions can also play an important role on appeal, even if the appellate briefs and oral arguments command the most attention. Here's a brief refresher on the ins-and-outs of appellate motions.
Perspectives: Concurrent plea cases don’t please claimants
A couple of concurrent cases decided by the Minnesota Court of Appeals this fall reflect the reality that appeals by criminal defendants to undo their guilty pleas are almost inevitably rejected.
Perspectives: New COVID cases: religion and refusals
The recent uptick of COVID was a stark reminder that the affliction still exists. So, too, are COVID-related cases, including ones concerning refusals by employees to follow company vaccination policies.
Perspectives: Attorney-fee appeals attract attention
There is nothing that attracts the attention of attorneys more than lawsuits involving attorney fees. Six of them were decided this summer.
Quandaries & Quagmires: It’s important to know when not to use email
Email can be a great communication tool, but it can also be dangerous for lawyers to use in several situations.
Perspectives: Another anniversary: Free press wins at ‘U’
Another 40th anniversary of a landmark legal case from Minnesota occurred this week: the decision of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the freedom of expression right of the student newspaper at the University of Minnesota.
Top News
- Courtroom outbursts justified exclusion of mother from parental rights trial
- 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
Expert Testimony
- Perspectives: Asylum appeals yield 3 denials for immigrants
- 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
