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Fewer lawyers disciplined in 2025, but complaints rose
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility reports fewer public lawyer discipline cases but a 23% rise in complaints in Minnesota for 2025.
Quandaries & Quagmires: ‘Dear Ethics Lawyer’ — A Resource for Ethics Training
Stinson attorney Mark Hinderks discusses his “Dear Ethics Lawyer” blog, legal ethics training and ABA witness preparation guidance.
Are small, midsize firms facing succession planning crisis?
Experts warn small law firms lack succession plans, risking client disruption, lost firm value, and ethical issues tied to retirement or unexpected exits.
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.
Legally Speaking: April showers don’t wait, neither do difficult conversations
Learn how lawyers can handle difficult conversations, manage conflict, and maintain credibility in mediation, negotiations, and client communication.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Discipline prosecutors for good faith mistakes?
Legal scholar challenges proposals to discipline prosecutors for good-faith trial mistakes, citing Minnesota ethics rulings and Supreme Court precedent.
OLPR seeks additional discipline of Northfield lawyer
A Northfield attorney on probation faces possible suspension after the OLPR alleged new misconduct involving a frivolous eviction filing.
Legally Speaking: The language of de-escalation: Why it matters
De-escalation is a practical communication skill for lawyers and judges that stabilizes conflict, preserves credibility, and improves legal outcomes.
Supreme Court reinstates attorney Clayton Halunen
A divided Minnesota Supreme Court reinstated Clayton Halunen after an indefinite suspension for professional misconduct.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Public discipline and the unlawful marketing fee
Rule 5.6(a)’s main policy purpose is to allow clients choice of counsel without migrating counsel being unduly economically disincentivized to continue representation at a new firm.
Quandaries & Quagmires: Client confidentiality and motions to withdraw
ABA Formal Opinion 519 says lawyers must protect client confidentiality when seeking to withdraw, even if continued representation violates other ethics rules.
OLPR seeks discipline of lawyer in conflict-of-interest case
The Minnesota ethics board seeks discipline of an attorney, alleging serious conflicts of interest in a criminal sexual conduct case involving a minor.
Legal Tech
- New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
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Expert Testimony
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