Many people were surprised to learn that the phrase “Taco Tuesday” — common in everyday language and often trending on social media — has been trademarked.
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Wisconsin Republicans released a package of legislation Tuesday that would tweak the state’s abortion ban by specifying medical procedures to save a mother’s life that don’t qualify as abortion.
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Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting in August, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults.
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The Minnesota Voters Alliance is touting a partial victory in a ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Read More »Streaming service promotes ‘Making a Murderer’ rebuttal
Shawn Rech, director of “Convicting a Murderer,” says that the new series tells a more complete story and tells the truth about Wisconsin law enforcement.
Read More »Split ruling turns on meaning of ‘exoneration’
In a split decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court found that a Minnesotan was ineligible to submit a petition seeking compensation under Minnesota’s Incarceration and Exoneration Remedies Act.
Read More »Native law experts dispel misconceptions in panel session
In 2017, Casey Matthiesen attended her first Minnesota American Indian Bar Association (MAIBA) meeting.
Read More »Commentary: Attracting, developing and retaining great associates
Supporting associates can boost retention but also contribute to attorney well-being, diversity at your firm, and innovation in your firm’s approach to practice and business development.
Read More »Employers ‘cautious’ in hiring, firing
An uncertain economy has left businesses “cautious,” according to Dan Prokott, a partner at Faegre Drinker.
Read More »Justices rule for Minnesota woman in condo case
The Supreme Court gave a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman a new chance to recoup some money after Hennepin County kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
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