A look at a couple of recent decisions in family law cases before the Court of Appeals that are worth noting.
Read More »Perspectives: State may be pivotal in presidential election chaos
It’s the possibility that this chaotic election could be decided by the House of Representatives in a bizarre way in which the smallest states would outrank the largest ones. If that occurs, Minnesota may play a pivotal role.
Read More »Briefly: Electing justice: Minimize politics in judge selection
With the current furor over the replacement of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, here's one view on how we do things here in Minnesota regarding judicial selection and retention.
Read More »Perspectives: Retirement of ‘Indian’ teams owes much to Minnesota
It was the widespread societal recognition of systemic racism occasioned by the death of George Floyd that contributed to the change of the team name of the NFL's Washington franchise.
Read More »Perspectives: Odd high court moot case matters in Minnesota
One of the overlooked actions of the high court has significant implications for the hot button and politically volatile issue of gun safety/Second Amendment rights, particularly here in Minnesota. It also may have some impact on jurisprudence here, too.
Read More »Perspectives: Ginsburg played key role in Minnesota cases
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to begin its 2020-21 term, it's a good time to review the key role the Notorious RBG, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was fondly known, played in litigation from Minnesota during her 27 years on the high court.
Read More »Sybil Procedure: Honor Justice Ginsburg by adding women to 8th Circuit
How do we continue Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy? We must work towards the appointment of qualified women judges. And this work, unfortunately, still matters.
Read More »Quandaries and Quagmires: Law firms must have ethics policies and training
Questions about whether your law firm has ethics policies and training are timely, and indeed urgent, because of two recent discipline cases and increasing enforcement by the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR).
Read More »Exemplary Evidence: Advance yields the return of iPhone forensics
America’s most popular smartphone has become a materially important source of best evidence for civil and criminal litigation.
Read More »Briefly: A gender reveal: Who’s arguing at Minnesota Supreme Court
There are many articles about the absurdly low number of women arguing at the U.S. Supreme Court, but nothing about the Minnesota Supreme Court. We decided to fix that.
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