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8th Circuit affirms denial of death benefits under ERISA
The 8th Circuit upheld MetLife’s denial of ERISA accidental death benefits, finding dialysis treatment contributed to a fatal accident.
Texas settlement papers describe nation’s first gender ‘detransition clinic’
Texas Children’s Hospital will open the nation’s first gender detransition clinic following a $10 million settlement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Are rap lyrics criminal evidence in Kansas or just artistic expression?
The Kansas Supreme Court considers whether rap lyrics by Deon Eugene Austin can be used as evidence in his first-degree murder conviction.
D.C. Circuit blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops pending lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit blocked the Pentagon from expelling current transgender troops while allowing enlistment ban.
Judge sides with Lakeville in data center review lawsuit
A Dakota County judge ruled that Lakeville's environmental review of a proposed data center site was adequate, rejecting claims by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
Former federal prosecutor Melinda Williams joins Messerli Kramer
Melinda A. Williams, former senior federal prosecutor, joins Messerli Kramer to focus on complex business litigation and investigations.
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the U.S. midterm elections
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on key cases affecting mail-in ballots and campaign finance ahead of the midterm elections.
Judges appear to audition for Supreme Court amid vacancy speculation
Conservative judges are issuing provocative opinions amid speculation of a Supreme Court vacancy, signaling potential loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Perspectives: Election litigation starting early in Minnesota
Minnesota courts are weighing election law disputes involving deepfakes, campaign finance reporting and political defamation claims.
Experts: Eschewing AI may create legal malpractice risk
Legal experts say lawyers could someday face malpractice claims for failing to use AI tools as legal ethics and standards evolve.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8B ‘weaponization’ fund
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from setting up a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization."
8th Circuit upholds state’s firearm permit reciprocity law
The 8th Circuit upheld Minnesota’s firearm permit reciprocity law, rejecting a Second Amendment challenge by truck drivers.
Top News
- 8th Circuit affirms denial of death benefits under ERISA
- Texas settlement papers describe nation’s first gender ‘detransition clinic’
- Are rap lyrics criminal evidence in Kansas or just artistic expression?
- D.C. Circuit blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops pending lawsuit
- Judge sides with Lakeville in data center review lawsuit
- Former federal prosecutor Melinda Williams joins Messerli Kramer
- How the Supreme Court is reshaping the U.S. midterm elections
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