Capitol Retort: High hopes, no vetoes, lost and found

Kevin Featherly June 12, 2019

Gov. Tim Walz signs the education budget bill into law May 30 alongside students at Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul. Walz issued no vetoes during the legislative session, the first time that has happened since 1978. (Minnesota Public Radio via AP)

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

Breaking the Ice: Appreciating variety in practice, dining options

Todd Nelson June 12, 2019

Michael Florey identified his future practice area while clerking for the late U.S. District Court Judge Robert Renner. (File photo)

Michael Florey’s intellectual property litigation caseload has covered everything from pacemakers and concrete retaining walls to dialysis machines and lawn ornaments.

Capitol Retort: Troika’s decrees, voter reaction, Mueller speaks

Kevin Featherly June 5, 2019

Gov. Tim Walz, House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka arrive for a news conference to announce a budget deal May 19, 2019 in St. Paul. (AP photo: Star Tribune)

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Breaking the Ice: Courts beat led former reporter to legal career

Todd Nelson June 5, 2019

Daniel Oberdorfer says his experience as a newspaper reporter was “pretty much perfect” preparation for his legal career. (Submitted photo)

Daniel Oberdorfer went from covering attorneys as a newspaper reporter on the courts beat to practicing law as a partner at Stinson.

Capitol Retort: Not so special; in v. out; the great unwinding

Kevin Featherly May 29, 2019

The view from the Capitol on May 25, about four hours before the 21-hour special session came to an end at 6:57 a.m. Saturday. (Staff photo: Kevin Featherly)

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Breaking the Ice: Appellate advocate brings ‘new eyes’ to every subject

Todd Nelson May 29, 2019

Kay Nord Hunt has handled more than 600 appeals in Minnesota and Wisconsin appellate courts and the 7th and 8th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Kay Nord Hunt began working as an appellate advocate for Lommen Abdo before there was a Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Capitol Retort: Capitol stakeout, what’s for dinner, Grumpy Cat

Kevin Featherly May 22, 2019

The press corps camps out outside budget negotiations May 18 on the Capitol’s ground floor. (Staff photos: Kevin Featherly)

A special media jackal edition of Capitol Retort.

Breaking the Ice: Seeking creative solutions to ‘really big problems’

Todd Nelson May 22, 2019

Christopher Madel launched his firm in March 2017 after 17 years at Robins Kaplan. (Submitted photo)

Name: Christopher Madel Title: Partner, Madel PA Education: B.A., economics & political science, Macalester College; J.D., University of Michigan Law School Christopher Madel describes his ...

Capitol Retort: Impeachment paradox, five-day pause, unambiguous vigor

Kevin Featherly May 15, 2019

President Donald Trump waves to members of the media Tuesday on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Congressional Democrats face a tough decision on whether to pursue impeaching the president. (AP Photo: Andrew Harnik)

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Breaking the Ice: ‘Predictable, secure future’ spurred pivot to law school

Minnesota Lawyer May 14, 2019

Matthew Ralph likes tackling antitrust and other complex litigation cases.

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