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Edina tree ordinance lawsuit dropped after rule change
Housing First Minnesota drops its lawsuit against Edina after the city repealed and replaced its tree ordinance tied to development and tree replacement fees.
Perspectives: ‘Marty Supreme’ film recalls tennis cases here
From antitrust and Equal Protection to injury claims and zoning disputes, Minnesota appellate courts have tackled a wide range of tennis-related cases.
8th Circuit rejects couple’s malicious prosecution claim
The 8th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Orono, rejecting Kendall Nygard’s malicious prosecution claim tied to years of zoning and permit disputes.
Perspectives: Columbus Day, by any name, recalls litigation here
From appeal deadlines to racetrack disputes, Minnesota courts have long wrestled with Columbus Day’s legal status and its modern-day controversy.
Builders sue Edina over tree ordinance fees
Housing First Minnesota is suing Edina, claiming the city’s tree ordinance unlawfully charges developers over $1M in replacement and escrow fees.
Taft to merge with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding Southeast position
Taft will merge with Morris, Manning & Martin effective Dec. 31, 2025, adding 100+ lawyers, expanding in Atlanta, D.C., and surpassing $1 billion in revenue.
Perspectives: Cannabis rules recall key high court cases
Local cannabis restrictions in Minnesota highlight regulatory conflicts and echo landmark federal cases on states' rights and commerce clause limitations.
Family sues Blaine over denial of ‘accessory dwelling’ permit
A Blaine couple sues the city, alleging illegal denial of a permit to build an ADU to house a family in need, citing equal protection and zoning violations.
Court of Appeals Digest: May 5, 2025
These opinions were released by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Zoning – Conditional-Use Permits
A14-1734 Loncorich v. Buss (McLeod Cnty. Bd. of Comm’rs)
Zoning – Conditional-Use Permits
A14-1475 August v. Chisago Cnty. Bd. of Comm’rs (Chisago Cnty. Bd. of Comm’rs)
Zoning – Variances
A14-2176 In re Application of EOF Invs., LLC (Lake Minnetonka Conservation Dist.)
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