The Minnesota Supreme Court found that the gun control law prohibits a person “adjudicated delinquent … of a crime of violence” from possession of certain firearms.
Read More »Bar Buzz: Mask up before going to court
Starting July 13, everyone entering a Minnesota courthouse—even judges and staff—must wear a face mask.
Read More »Senate panel observes Columbus day
The Columbus statue was the lone topic of discussion by the joint Transportation/Public Safety oversight committee, which is probing Twin Cities rioting, looting and destruction between May 26 and June 10.
Read More »Up & Coming Attorneys, Unsung Legal Heroes announced
We are pleased to announce the 2020 Up & Coming Attorneys and Unsung Legal Heroes. All of the Up & Coming Attorney honorees are in their first decade of practice. Unsung Legal Heroes come from seven categories.
Read More »Trump looks for political edge in latest high court rulings
This year and last, even with two justices Trump hand-picked, the court has shown it is no rubber stamp for him or his administration’s policies.
Read More »Judge imposes gag order on attorneys in George Floyd case
A judge has imposed a gag order on attorneys in the case involving four former Minneapolis police officers who are charged in the death of George Floyd.
Read More »No peeking, voters: Court keeps Trump taxes private for now
the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a New York prosecutor’s demands for the president’s tax records. But his taxes and other financial records almost certainly will be kept out of the public eye until after the November election.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: St. Thomas professor promotes justice, literacy
Artika Tyner, founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, seeks to educate community members as well as students.
Read More »Judge must decide if Prince heir was assaulted
Though it threw out most of her claims as redundant, a Court of Appeals panel has ordered a trial judge to determine whether a Prince heir was civilly assaulted by an estate officer.
Read More »Court of Appeals rejects data-breach claim
The ruling found a civilly committed sex offender failed to show evidence of harm.
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