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Otter Tail County jail settles with mistreated man, revises policies
Otter Tail County agreed to pay $200,000 and change jail policies after a detainee was denied food, water, and medical care for more than two days in 2024.
Justices to weigh inmate’s religious claim
The Supreme Court will decide whether a Rastafarian inmate can seek monetary damages after his dreadlocks were forcibly cut.
High court lets man withdraw murder plea
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a man convicted of murder can withdraw his plea, finding his lawyer’s unpreparedness made the plea unconstitutional.
Rochester jury awards $4.8M in clergy abuse case
An Olmsted County jury awarded $4.8 million to a man sexually abused by a priest at Lourdes High School decades ago, citing church negligence.
Trump has other tariff options if justices rule against him
The Supreme Court reviews Trump’s tariff authority as justices question his broad use of emergency powers, but experts say he still has other tools.
Court revives defamation suit over student’s grade scandal
The Minnesota Court of Appeals revived a defamation suit by a former student accused of cheating, finding factual disputes over a principal’s motive.
Minnesota joins states suing over new student loan rule
Minnesota and 20 states sued the Trump administration over a new rule limiting student loan forgiveness for nonprofits and public workers.
Courts block deportation of man freed after 43 years
Two courts blocked ICE’s deportation of Subramanyam Vedam, a Pennsylvania man freed after his murder conviction was overturned this year.
Supreme Court to weigh limits of presidential tariff power
The Supreme Court will decide if presidents can use emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs, testing Congress’s authority over trade policy.
Cozen O’Connor to merge with Moss & Barnett in January
Cozen O’Connor will merge with Minnesota firm Moss & Barnett in 2026, expanding its Midwest presence and strengthening key practice areas.
Court: Facebook posts about law firm not defamatory
The 6th Circuit ruled that Flint council members’ Facebook posts criticizing a local law firm were opinions, not defamatory statements under Michigan law.
Survey: In-house lawyers see little AI savings
A new ACC survey finds most in-house lawyers see no cost savings yet from law firms using generative AI, though usage by corporate legal teams has doubled.
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