An employer who filed suit against a sales employee who left for a competitor has had its case revived.
Read More »Is time running out for the billable hour?
Two people, one in the legal industry and another in creative services, talk about whether rethinking the billable hour is advisable or possible.
Read More »Lawsuit alleges theft of voice
Rick Astley has been making the rounds in social media feeds recently. This time, it is not to give you an earworm. Astley alleges that his voice has been stolen by another artist.
Read More »Weeding out systemic bias: Prosecutors seek answers
It’s one thing to have a panel discussion about eliminating bias in the criminal justice system; it’s another to have it populated by current and former prosecutors.
Read More »Jenkins leaving U of M Law School to lead Bates College
Garry W. Jenkins, who has served as dean and professor at the University of Minnesota Law School since 2016, has been named the president of Bates College.
Read More »Flavored tobacco ban upheld
The 8th Circuit rejected R.J. Reynolds’ challenge of Edina's ordinance.
Read More »Former Maslon partner R. Christopher Sur dies
Former Maslon partner R. Christopher (Chris) Sur, died Saturday, Feb. 25, the law firm announced Tuesday.
Read More »What would legal marijuana mean for workplace safety?
The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota currently under consideration by the state Legislature is being closely watched by employers, particularly in industries where workplace injuries are a prominent concern.
Read More »Court: Attorney-in-fact lacked authority to amend trust
The Minnesota Court of Appeals considered whether an individual appointed an attorney-in-fact by Minnesota’s statutory short form power of attorney (SSFPOA) could amend a revocable trust of an incapacitated person.
Read More »Panel examines mass incarceration, racial disparities
The figures aren’t pretty. Sixty percent of incarcerated Americans are people of color.
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