Politics

Oct 17, 2019

Complaint alleges Wisconsin Elections Commission broke law

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty complaint attempts to reverse a decision by the commission before upcoming elections early next year.

Oct 16, 2019

Justices suggest support for Puerto Rico board

U.S. Supreme Court justices suggested reluctance to throw out the work of the oversight board responsible for pulling Puerto Rico out of its record bankruptcy.

Oct 16, 2019

Supreme Court lets U.S. stop work on nuclear fuel plant

The federal government does not have to restart construction on a nuclear fuel facility in South Carolina that it abandoned after spending nearly $8 billion.

Oct 16, 2019

Anti-abortion group opposes Kansas Supreme Court candidates

Kansas’ most influential anti-abortion group launched an effort Tuesday to block two candidates for a state Supreme Court vacancy.

Oct 16, 2019

Data Practices commission passes drone bill

Group also hears pitches on cloud-data restrictions.

Oct 14, 2019

Commentary: Bad arguments against impeachment pile up

Once again, Alan Dershowitz, the former Harvard Law School professor, is mounting a defense of President Donald Trump against the threat of impeachment.

Oct 11, 2019

Supreme Court appears divided over LGBTQ suits

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided over whether federal anti-discrimination law protects gay and transgender employees.

Oct 10, 2019

Trump weighs weakening Obama inversion rules

Treasury Department officials are considering rolling back a tax rule aimed at preventing American companies from moving money offshore to avoid U.S. taxes.

Oct 10, 2019

2019 Diversity & Inclusion

Minnesota Lawyer is honored to recognize our inspiring examples of diversity and inclusion.

Oct 10, 2019

Capitol Retort: Matter of ethics, Trump’s coming; kissing Cousins

If you had the president’s ear, what would you say to persuade him to feel as you do about Minneapolis?

Oct 9, 2019

Trump enlists Gowdy to help with impeachment fight

Donald Trump has enlisted former U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy to work with the White House team combating the U.S. House’s impeachment inquiry into the president.