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8th Circuit: Choice Hotels didn’t breach franchise pact
The 8th Circuit ruled Choice Hotels did not breach a Country Inn franchise agreement by licensing a WoodSpring Suites hotel nearby.
Telemarketing fraudster loses bid to withdraw sentence
Magazine telemarketing owner convicted of wire fraud loses appeal, as 8th Circuit upholds 80-month prison sentence for $4.8M scam targeting 14,000 victims.
Justices reject bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, overturning lower court rulings.
Justices reject coordinated campaign spending curbs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal limits on coordinated campaign spending violate the First Amendment, siding with Republican challengers.
Esteemed Senior U.S. District Judge David S. Doty dies at 96
Senior U.S. District Judge David Singleton Doty of Minnesota has died at 96, remembered for decades of federal judicial service and leadership in the legal community.
What rulings mean for immigrants and the nation
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump to end TPS protections and expand asylum restrictions, affecting deportations and immigration policy.
Minnesota Lawyer’s 2026 Reader Rankings Final Winners
No doubt, the businesses you selected in the top spots appreciate your support every day. Congratulations to the winners!
Court rejects parent’s motion for school district injunction
A federal court denied a Minnesota parent's request to block a school district no-trespass order, rejecting due process and First Amendment claims.
Court affirms award to child bride in property sale case
The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a jury award to Elissa Wall, a former child bride, entitling her to proceeds from a Cook County property sale linked to Warren Jeffs.
Ramsey County affirms six murder convictions linked to former medical examiner
Ramsey County affirms six murder convictions after review of Dr. Michael McGee's testimony found no grounds to change verdicts.
Supreme Court sets higher standard for Norgaard pleas
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that Norgaard pleas require a strong factual basis, aligning their standard with Alford pleas in criminal cases.
Top News
- Former Milwaukee judge faces sentencing in ICE case
- Attorney, law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- 8th Circuit: Choice Hotels didn’t breach franchise pact
- Ellison shuts unit reviewing wrongful convictions, cites Trump funding cut
- Breaking the Ice: Immigration lawyer ramped up during Metro Surge
- Telemarketing fraudster loses bid to withdraw sentence
- Feds seek to intervene in Wisconsin suit challenging ICE detainers
Expert Testimony
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- Quandaries & Quagmires: Rules amended for pro bono lawyers, prosecutors
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