Minnesota Lawyer

A group of congressional Democrats introduced legislation Thursday to add four seats to the Supreme Court, a long-shot bid designed to counter the court’s rightward tilt during the Trump administration.

What used to be standard, gloss-over provisions — like force majeure clauses — have taken on a new importance in the pandemic environment.

Black community leaders and family members of Daunte Wright were calling for more serious charges against a white Brooklyn Center police officer in Wright's death.

The defense at the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd wrapped up its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Gov. Tony Evers’ administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants and other businesses without the Legislature’s approval.

Derek Chauvin's attorney, Eric Nelson, is trying to prove that the 19-year Minneapolis police veteran followed his training and that George Floyd died because of his illegal drug use and underlying health problems.

Derek Chauvin is charged with second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter. Here’s a look at some of the perils — and possible benefits — in Chauvin taking the stand.

Barry Brodd, a former Santa Rosa, California, officer, stoutly defended Chauvin’s actions, even as a prosecutor pounded away at the witness during cross-examination and banged on the lectern.

Earlier, the judge in the George Floyd murder case refused a defense request to immediately sequester the jury after the killing of a Black man during a traffic stop Sunday triggered unrest in Brooklyn Center.

Attorney Eric Nelson has gone hard and consistently at his chief message: that Floyd’s consumption of illegal drugs is to blame for his death, rather than something Chauvin did.