Democrats took full control of state government as the Minnesota Legislature convened Tuesday in St. Paul for its 2023 session, with leaders planning to use their new power to swiftly enact stronger protections for abortion rights.
Read More »Felony murder conviction tossed
A Minnesota man convicted of committing felony murder was wrongfully denied the opportunity to withdraw his guilty plea, the Minnesota Supreme Court held on Dec. 28.
Read More »8th Circuit panel rejects appeal of lawyer who sued state ethics office
In the case, the court upheld the district court’s granting of motions to dismiss and Rule 11 sanctions against the Minnesota lawyer.
Read More »‘Zone of privacy’ sentence stands
A zone of privacy exists in a bedroom, even when people are regularly permitted in the room.
Read More »State lawsuits cite religious freedom to defend abortion access
Religious abortion-rights supporters are using religious freedom laws to protect access to abortion and defend their beliefs.
Read More »Ellison charges ex-officer in Floyd protest beating
Attorney General Keith Ellison charged a former Minneapolis police officer Wednesday with beating a man during protests over George Floyd’s death.
Read More »Supreme Court rejects challenge to cellphone location evidence
The Minnesota Supreme Court has reaffirmed the reliability of cellphone location technology.
Read More »Freeman looks back – and ahead
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, 74, spoke to Minnesota Lawyer recently as he was in the process of preparing for retirement.
Read More »Court: Deputy’s suicide could be classified as ‘in line of duty’
A woman whose husband died by suicide following a long battle with post-traumatic stress disorder, may be entitled to survivor’s death benefits.
Read More »Man seeks review of $7M adultery award in postnup
A man who violated a postnuptial agreement’s adultery ban has urged the Maryland Supreme Court to review and overturn the $7M awarded to his ex-wife under the terms of their contract.
Read More »