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Mendota Heights lawyer disbarred for client neglect, misconduct
The attorney was disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court for repeated client neglect, missed hearings, and ethical violations across multiple cases.
Minnesota justices to decide Amazon liability for battery fire
The 8th Circuit asks Minnesota Supreme Court to determine whether Amazon is strictly liable for a fire caused by a cellphone battery sold by a third party.
Federal court hears challenge to Minnesota switchblade ban
Minnesota's switchblade ban is challenged in U.S. District Court by Knife Rights, citing Second Amendment protections for arms.
Settlement reached in transgender powerlifter’s suit
Settlement announced in Minnesota transgender powerlifter JayCee Cooper’s discrimination lawsuit against USA Powerlifting after Supreme Court ruling.
Justices affirm workers’ comp claim for hybrid work injury
Minnesota Supreme Court affirms compensability of a workers’ comp claim under the special-errand exception for a hybrid work injury.
DOJ hires ‘deportation judges’ with less training, experience
The Trump administration hired over 140 deportation judges with reduced immigration law experience and training, raising concerns about court impartiality.
Court of Appeals rejects increased sentence after case remanded
Minnesota Court of Appeals rules district court exceeded authority by increasing sentence after remand to vacate a kidnapping conviction.
Court of Appeals revives fire restoration lawsuit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled post-fire repairs aren’t necessarily property improvements, applying a six-year statute of limitations to a homeowner’s claims.
Court: Employers not liable for hiring decisions after charges
The U.S. District Court for Minnesota ruled employers are not liable for rescinding offers or terminating employment after criminal charges were dismissed.
Malawi chief justice: Defending rule of law ‘comes at a cost’
Chief Justice Rizine Robert Mzikamanda of Malawi highlights the challenges judges face defending judicial independence during his Minnesota visit.
Verdicts fuel hopes in social media addiction cases
Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube over addictive platform design may accelerate social media addiction lawsuits nationwide.
Justices toss geofence warrant, remand man’s murder case
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled a geofence warrant unconstitutional for lack of particularity, limiting police access to Google location data.
Top News
- Commentary: Will SCOTUS rule on general warrants and 4th Amendment?
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- Mendota Heights lawyer disbarred for client neglect, misconduct
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- Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say
- Minnesota justices to decide Amazon liability for battery fire
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Expert Testimony
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