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The legal complexities of AI
A panel at the University of St. Thomas explored artificial intelligence's impact on intellectual property law.
Scholars address lawsuits seeking to bar Trump from 2024 ballot
Legal scholars at the Univerity of Minnesota discussed the cases seeking to bar Donald Trump from the next presidential ballot and speculated about the the likelihood that Trump will appear on the ballot.
Federal ruling results mixed in clergy abuse insurance case
The U.S. District Court’s decision was a mixed bag, offering victories for both the insurance company and the sexual abuse survivors.
Ammo-possession conviction upheld
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that a man barred from having ammunition doesn't need to know whether bullets would fire in order to be convicted.
Top Women in Law 2023
Inside this section you’ll find the profiles trailblazers and leaders from across the legal spectrum, from private practice to public servants to in-house attorneys.
Minneapolis housing suit alleges lax code enforcement
The lawsuit accuses the city of failing to take serious action against code violations on the North Side despite tenants’ many complaints of shattered windows, mold, leaky pipes and other grim conditions in rental homes.
Debtor’s slipshod records provide lesson for attorneys
A case involving a Chapter 7 debtor ruled on by the 1st Circuit offers the bankruptcy bar a lesson on how to handle such clients, lawyers say.
Getting to know artificial intelligence
As AI continues to develop, Taft has partnered with a training firm to teach best practices to lawyers.
COVID accelerated downsizing trend for law offices, leasing survey finds
A survey shows Minnesota law firms have been downsizing their office footprints for years, and many have joined the trend in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
Appeals court orders new homicide trial, citing inconsistent jury instructions
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ordered a new trial for a man sentenced to over a decade in prison for second-degree unintentional murder.
A call for mandating civility
A leading proponent of mandatory civility in the legal academy has just claimed a top prize for his essay on the subject.
Minnesota Lawyer announces Minnesota Icons honorees
The Minnesota Icon Awards recognize individuals who have made lasting impacts on Minnesota’s business and legal communities. These honorees have had lengthy and accomplished careers and are already using their experiences to mentor the next generation.
Top News
- Federal court rules brokerage firm breached 1994 contract
- Court denies revocation of adoption
- UnitedHealth suit alleges faulty AI led to denied claims
- Judge asked to block part of a North Dakota abortion law
- Court dismisses bias, retaliation lawsuit
- Joint-employer rule set to roil workplace — once again
- 8th Circuit rules private plaintiffs can’t sue under Voting Rights Act
- Commentary: Right-to-repair fight centers on data transmitted by newer cars
Expert Testimony
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