Politics

Jun 15, 2020

Some states make nursing home virus suits harder

At least 21 states have taken actions within the last four months to limit the liability of health care providers, with nine states expressly including nursing homes.

Jun 10, 2020

Capitol Retort: Cop-shop chop; Ellison in charge; woe is Wolves

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

Jun 10, 2020

Mariani: World is watching Minnesota Capitol

The DFL House leader wants the special session to tackle police reform.

Jun 10, 2020

Republicans ask judge to stop Wisconsin election lawsuit

The lawsuit seeks multiple changes ahead of the elections, arguing that they are needed in order to respond to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 10, 2020

Bar Buzz: MacDonald files for Supreme Court

Perennial Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald is continuing her up-to-now quixotic quest to win a seat on the Supreme Court, where she'll run against Paul Thissen.

Jun 9, 2020

Lawyers unite for racial justice

The Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers led a “Silent Protest in Solidarity” at noon Monday at Hennepin County Government Center.

Jun 9, 2020

Bar Buzz: Courthouse service counters reopening

Every District Court in all of Minnesota’s counties, and all state-level appellate courts, must open at least one public service counter by June 15.

May 27, 2020

Capitol Retort: Special session hopes; stiff resistance; Zoom bombs

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

May 27, 2020

Virginia school board defends transgender bathroom ban

A Virginia school board defended its transgender bathroom ban before a federal appeals court this week.

May 22, 2020

Session 2020: Fate of lawyerly legislation

Some bills fail, some succeed; others wait: Here's a rundown of some bills we kept an eye on in 2020.

Nov 7, 2019

Three judicial slots need filling

Bryan has moved to Court of Appeals; Clark, Asphaug are retiring.

Nov 7, 2019

Capitol Retort: Semi-Collin, Omar’s present, swamis’ predictions

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-Minn., has drawn criticism and praise for being one of only two Democrats to vote no on an impeachment procedural vote Thursday. What was your reaction to the Congressman’s vote?