The state’s public defenders are asking lawmakers to beef up their support staff, forgoing a chance to ask for more permanent front-line lawyers.
Read More »Virus moratorium relaxed further
The state’s Judicial Council on Thursday voted to further loosen restrictions on in-person criminal jury trials. But it has not ended its moratorium on other kinds of in-person proceedings.
Read More »Choi hires conviction-review specialist
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s office has hired a new attorney whose job is to review conviction and sentencing integrity, specifically involving cases that Choi’s own office prosecuted.
Read More »Grant boosts nonprofit’s legal, paralegal studies program
Six people currently serving state prison sentences are to begin studying to become paralegals later this year thanks to a $50,000 donation from the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation.
Read More »‘Can I smoke in here?’ and other virtual depo fails
Sprinkled with cautionary tales from real depositions over the past nine months, this article offers tips and best practices for supporting your witnesses in a virtual world.
Read More »2020 Attorneys of the Year
The year that was, 2020. From a global pandemic’s death and fear to severe economic recession; the death of George Floyd in police custody, civic unrest and public outcries for racial justice; a polarized electorate, and a challenged electoral system.
Read More »Justices uphold environmental protections in two key rulings
The Minnesota Supreme Court reinforced state environmental laws in a pair of key new decisions environmental advocates welcomed in the face of what they contend are increasing challenges to natural resources statewide.
Read More »8th Circuit panel squelches Hansmeier appeal
A federal judge did not err in denying disgraced lawyer Paul Hansmeier’s motion to dismiss the federal indictment that led to his 14-year prison sentence, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Read More »Senate passes its bill; House legislation hits snag
When it comes to passing legislation to prepare for possible civil disorder during next month’s Derek Chauvin murder trial, the score is Senate 1, House 0.
Read More »Panel mulls bills to curb power of governor in emergency
The House committee tasked with finding ways to curb the governor’s emergency powers seems to be making gradual progress, according to a key GOP member.
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