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Justices: Lawyer lacks ‘moral change’ for reinstatement
The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied an indefinitely suspended attorney’s petition for reinstatement, concluding that he did not show moral change by clear and convincing evidence.
Bassford Remele opens office in Sioux Falls
The firm said the expansion “marks a significant milestone in our firm’s history and demonstrates our commitment to providing exceptional legal services across the Midwest.”
Three recommended for 2nd District judgeship
The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s 2nd Judicial District.
Deadline extended for 9th District judge applications
The new application deadline is 4 p.m. April 14. The commission expects to hold interviews in early May.
Lawyer disbarred after theft by swindle conviction
A Minnesota lawyer who was convicted of theft by swindle of one of her clients has been disbarred.
U.S. Supreme Court denies cert in MacDonald’s election suit
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied suspended Minnesota attorney Michelle MacDonald’s writ of certiorari to challenge the constitutionality of a Minnesota ruling requiring state Supreme Court candidates to have an active law license.
Justices suspend ex-public defender pending discipline
The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended the former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender from the practice of law in Minnesota pending final determination of a disciplinary proceeding.
Three recommended for 1st District bench opening
The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the coming vacancy in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District.
Minnesota disbars attorney after N. Dakota did so 3 times
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed a reciprocal discipline of disbarment on attorney Stephen J. Baird, who was previously disbarred three times by the North Dakota Supreme Court.
OLPR seeks discipline of lawyer convicted of sexual abuse
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has petitioned the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking discipline of attorney Adam Kujawa, a former Ramsey County public defender and assistant attorney general.
Judicial vacancies in 2nd, 4th and 9th districts
The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced vacancies in Minnesota’s 2nd, 4th and 9th Judicial Districts.
Walz appoints Beverly Luther Quast to Tax Court
Gov. Tim Walz has announced the appointment of Beverly Luther Quast as a judge of the Minnesota Tax Court for a six-year term.
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