Minnesota Lawyer

The humble federal notice of appeal: Most of us probably think of it as the quintessential formality, obtaining judicial review simply by ticking the right boxes.

A pair of rulings this summer by the federal and state appellate courts in Minnesota in atypical arbitration disputes reflects uncertainty surrounding the enforcement of some ADR clauses.

Under the dark suits, every family lawyer has a history worth sharing. But how much do we really know about one another, beyond an attorney identification number and the name on firm letterhead?

The dynamics and structure of big-time college football and other sports may be facing alternatives as a result of two high-profile court rulings in the past three months, including one from Minnesota.

In the course of working on an appeal, a lawyer may come across relevant evidence outside the appellate record, evidence which she thinks the Court of Appeals should know about.

The memorable words of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the landmark civil rights March on Washington 58 years ago this month continue to resonate.

One of the most stand-out aspects of this year’s American Bar Association survey was how much the pandemic affected the overall well-being of lawyers.

Researchers say that while we cannot eliminate the feeling of anger, there are specific strategies that we can employ to control anger.

Contrary to popular belief, hearsay testimony is not necessarily heresy in legal proceedings. Out-of-court statements offered for the truth of the statements may be admissible in a number of different contexts.

Defamation claimants rarely win cases that make it to the appellate court system in Minnesota. But that doesn’t keep them from trying.