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Driver’s cellphone conviction vacated
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled a trucker didn’t violate state law by glancing at a spam alert.
Local attorneys played key role in litigation over 3M earplugs
Minnesota lawyers were instrumental in achieving the historic $6 billion settlement announced by 3M.
Justices ask lawmakers to examine litigation financing
Litigation financing has come to Minnesota, along with generous, some would say unconscionable, “repayment rates,” the term used instead of interest.
Justice Barrett says she welcomes scrutiny of court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told attendees at a judicial conference that she welcomed public scrutiny of the court. But she stopped short of commenting on whether she thinks the court should change how it operates in the face of recent criticism.
When does criticism of a judge cross the line?
Three experts in legal ethics discuss what lawyers can say about judges.
8th Circuit upholds sanctions imposed on attorneys for Satanic Temple
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals recently upheld attorney sanctions that were imposed by the federal district court.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits
The settlement, consisting of $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M stock, will be made in payments that will run through 2029.
EEOC proposes ‘expansive’ Pregnant Worker Act rule
Attorneys see the newly proposed rule to implement the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as painting the employee’s right to a reasonable accommodation with a broad brush while maintaining a firm standard for the employer’s burden of showing that a particular request would constitute an undue hardship.
Waiver of counsel inadequate in felony, court finds
What constitutes a waiver of counsel — and what does not — was addressed by the Court of Appeals in the release of State v. Gant.
Workplace dispute, racial bias claims get mixed results in 8th Circuit ruling
A contract attorney of Asian descent sued her former employer and co-workers for allegedly targeting her with slurs and other tortious conduct.
Vatican sovereign immunity upheld
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has dismissed a lawsuit brought by four plaintiffs who were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests when they were children.
OLPR withdraws disbarment petition against Odegaard
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has withdrawn its petition to disbar Warren attorney Anders Odegaard, who is charged with killing his former wife.
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