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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.
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The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has withdrawn its petition to disbar Warren attorney Anders Odegaard, who is charged with killing his former wife.
Court reverses summary judgment in abused inmate’s claim against officials
The claim of a former inmate who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer has survived a motion for summary judgment.
Walz names Hudson chief justice; Procaccini new associate
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to be chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, making her the first Black person to lead it.
Defendant’s age key to reversal
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of an individual who committed a criminal offense before turning 14 years old.
Longtime construction attorney Marvin Fabyanske dies
Marvin Fabyanske, a prominent Minnesota attorney in construction law, died Aug. 15. He was 78 years old.
8th Circuit: Rounded-off time suit can proceed
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a class suit can proceed against a Kansas City health provider on claims that it underpaid employees by rounding off the amount of time they worked.
Reporting service sues court system
A legal reporting service has filed a lawsuit against administrators in the Minnesota state court system, citing delays in the release of civil case filings.
Court: Shooting of knife-wielding man didn’t violate U.S. Constitution
The 8th Circuit affirmed a lower court's ruling in an excessive-use-of-force claim that Minnesota officers didn't commit a constitutional violation.
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