Capitol Retort: Senate witnesses, equity officer, writing sample

Kevin Featherly January 23, 2020

House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving and Clerk of the House Cheryl Johnson deliver the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate on Jan. 15 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Following them are the impeachment managers appointed by the House of Representatives. (AP photo)

Should the U.S. Senate call witnesses? Why?

Breaking the Ice: Public defense gets verdict over medical studies

Todd Nelson January 22, 2020

Andrew Gordon was supposed to be a doctor, like his mother.

Capitol Retort: Rocky result, sporting chance, glove slap

Kevin Featherly January 16, 2020

The state Supreme Court denied a perennial candidate Rocky De La Fuente’s petition to be put on the GOP’s primary ballot.

Breaking the Ice: Memoir to revisit practicing law while autistic

Todd Nelson January 15, 2020

Signe Land, formerly with Stinson, is writing a memoir about the challenges of working as an attorney and undiagnosed autistic woman.

Capitol Retort: Senate confirmation, ditching slavery, pooch support

Kevin Featherly January 9, 2020

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

Breaking the Ice: ‘Wheels work’ expands device liability practice

Todd Nelson January 8, 2020

Molly Jean Given is a partner in the Minneapolis office of Bowman and Brooke. (Submitted photo)

Molly Jean Given, partner in the Minneapolis office of Bowman and Brooke, believes her medical device clients will benefit from the auto products liability work she’s taken on over the last year.

Breaking the Ice: Resolving capital city’s controversies

Todd Nelson January 2, 2020

Rachel Tierney and the Civil Division’s 15 attorneys serve as general counsel to St. Paul’s public officials. (Submitted photo)

Rachel Tierney represents St. Paul in some of the capital city’s highest-profile issues as deputy city attorney supervising the Civil Division of the City Attorney’s Office.