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New Minneapolis police staffing lawsuit targets Frey
Residents sue Minneapolis mayor, alleging failure to meet charter-mandated police staffing levels, seeking a writ of mandamus to enforce court rulings.
In courtroom drama, N.J. judge throws prosecutor out during hearing
U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi halted a sentencing hearing in Newark, removing a prosecutor amid confusion over leadership at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Former federal prosecutor Calhoun-Lopez joins Lathrop GPM
Thomas Calhoun-Lopez, former head of Violent and Major Crimes at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, joins Lathrop GPM to bolster white-collar and investigations practice.
Breaking the Ice: Staying ‘sharp’ with certification challenge
St. Paul attorney John Casserly earned civil trial specialist certification from the Minnesota State Bar Association, highlighting his medical malpractice defense work.
With new title, Schimel still leads Wisconsin U.S. Attorney’s Office
Brad Schimel remains head of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in eastern Wisconsin as first assistant U.S. attorney after interim appointment expired in March 2024.
Foster parents denied standing in Indian custody case
Minnesota Supreme Court ruled foster parents cannot intervene in custody of twins placed with Red Lake Nation relative and declined to rule on constitutionality of ICWA and MIFPA.
Complaint: Milwaukee court reporter grossly overcharged for documents
Linda Duchrow, a Milwaukee court reporter, was charged with a felony for charging excessive fees for court transcripts beyond Wisconsin state law limits.
Roberts says personal hostility aimed at judges has ‘got to stop’
Chief Justice John Roberts says personal hostility aimed at judges is dangerous and must stop, following President Trump's attacks on judiciary decisions.
Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal
A federal judge ruled the US Agency for Global Media's wind-down illegal and ordered 1,000 Voice of America employees reinstated by March 23.
LawHelpMN launches immigration legal aid portal
LawHelpMN launches a new immigration portal offering trusted resources and accurate information to combat misinformation in Minnesota.
People seeking to sue ICE for injuries or damage face an uphill battle
People seeking damages from ICE face complex legal barriers under the Federal Tort Claims Act, limiting civil rights lawsuits and compensation.
Judge who blocked RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda has stymied Trump before
A federal judge blocked RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul, siding with medical groups and halting CDC changes that could reduce childhood immunization rates.
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