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Aug 5, 2021

Walz appoints two judges for 4th Judicial District

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced the appointments of Rachel Hughey and Colette Routel as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District.

Gavel
Aug 5, 2021

Commission recommends 2nd Judicial District candidates

The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s 2nd Judicial District.

Aug 5, 2021

Commission invites judge applications for 5th, 10th districts

The Commission on Judicial Selection is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents to Minnesota’s judicial system.

Minnesota Supreme Court chamber
Jul 30, 2021

Supreme Court Calendar: August 2021

Summaries of upcoming Minnesota Supreme Court arguments.

Minnesota Supreme Court chamber
May 28, 2021

Supreme Court Calendar: June 2021

Summaries of upcoming Minnesota Supreme Court arguments.

Scales of justice
May 7, 2021

Bar Buzz: Justices disbar lawyer for squandering trust money

The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney for engaging in a self-dealing scheme that funneled funds from a client’s trust into five start-up businesses that never made any money.

Julia Dayton Klein
May 3, 2021

Bar Buzz: Dayton Klein replaces Fraser on Hennepin County bench

Julia Dayton Klein is Hennepin County’s new District Court judge. The governor’s office announced her appointment on April 28.

Walter Mondale tribute
Apr 30, 2021

Bar Buzz: Law School honors Walter Mondale

The University of Minnesota School of Law is honoring one of its most distinguished alumni, both in physical space and online.

Gavel
Apr 26, 2021

Bar Buzz: Walz offered three 10th District judicial finalists

Gov. Tim Walz has been given yet another batch of finalists to fill the seat of a retiring District Court judge.

Law Dictionary, gavel
Apr 23, 2021

Bar Buzz: Several, as in ‘severable’

That’s “several”—as in “separated.” That it is how the Minnesota Supreme Court, with an assist from Black’s Law Dictionary, decided Wednesday that the word “several” needs to be interpreted, at least as it relates to Minn. Stat. § [...]

Gavel, law books
Apr 20, 2021

Bar Buzz: Dorsey & Whitney offers judicial clerkship bonus

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP has announced a judicial clerkship bonus program for associates.

Businesswoman making video call to business partner using laptop
Apr 19, 2021

Bar Buzz: 10th District sets virtual law clinics

The 10th Judicial District will hold free virtual clinics on April 30. They’ll provide a half-hour’s worth of free legal help to folks in the areas of family law, civil/probate law and expungements.

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