Minnesota Lawyer

In theory, taking a DNA test to reveal your ancestry is optional. But it’s on its way to becoming obligatory.

Can Kavanaugh sue his accusers for defamation or, conversely, can they pursue litigation against him or others who publicly condemned them for their mendacity?

Tagged with: Marshall H. Tanick Perspectives

Political gloating is normal; mocking human suffering is not

What was remarkable about Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s first day of public work at the U.S. Supreme Court was … that there was nothing remarkable about it.

We shouldn’t expect immediate Democratic action in 2021, even if the party has attained unified government

A few months ago, the Kremer decision brought renewed attention to the procedural and substantive fairness issues inherent in enforcing prenups.

Tagged with: All in the Family Cynthia Brown Jason Brown

On the other hand, OLPR takes the position that discipline may be imposed, “regardless of whether an innocent oversight is to blame."

Tagged with: Bill Wernz Quandaries and Quagmires

What will shape the outcome of the 2018 elections nationally and in Minnesota?

Tagged with: Guest Commentary Steven Schier

One feature that has been overlooked in the contemplation of Taking the 25th is its Minnesota roots.

Tagged with: Marshall H. Tanick Perspectives

By Kelvin D. Collado One of the toughest decisions a lawyer has to make is whether to recommend to a client to a remove the sitting judge assigned to the case. Sure, you get rid of the assigned judge, but it’s ...