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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 4th Judicial District
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Sep 21, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection extends application period for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District
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Sep 05, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced the extension of the application period for the upcoming vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
From 0 to HF100: Legal cannabis comes to Minnesota
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Jared M. Reams & Rachel S. Kurth
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Sep 01, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz signed HF100 on May 30, 2023, after a nearly six-month journey through numerous committees and revised engrossments in the Minnesota House and Senate, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational-use cannabis.
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Legislation
Cannabis
Understanding expungement under the new cannabis law
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Dea Cortney & Samuel Edmunds
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Sep 01, 2023
Some, but not all, expungements will occur automatically.
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Criminal Law
Cannabis
In the weeds: Firearm ownership, cannabis, and the hemp exception
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AARON EDWARD BROWN
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Sep 01, 2023
There’s a cannabis-related absurdity in federal firearms law.
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Legislation
Cannabis
Why are we using race and gender tables to set tort damages in 2023?
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Sep 01, 2023
The Legislature is the likeliest source of change.
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Tort Law
Colleague Corner: What’s the most important thing you have on or near your desk right now?
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Sep 01, 2023
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Colleague Corner
I had a secret
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Paul Floyd
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Sep 01, 2023
Whether you need glasses, a hearing aid, or an accommodation for depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHA, dyslexia, or any other disability, know that you are not alone.
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President's Page
File retention and return
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Susan Humiston
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Sep 01, 2023
One thing we get a lot of questions about is whether providing copies of documents to the client as the representation progresses as necessary under Rule 1.4 (your communication obligation), relieves you from providing a copy of the entire client file upon their request at the conclusion of the representation or at a time thereafter when the client seeks a copy of their file.
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Professional Responsibility
Protecting our judges
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Mark Lanterman
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Sep 01, 2023
This past December, Congress passed the legislation, also known as Daniel’s Law—a pivotal moment in improving protections for the federal judicial community and their families.
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Technology
Lessons from a meditation retreat: Turning toward the quiet
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PATTY BECK
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Sep 01, 2023
Despite my best efforts to prepare myself to unplug leading up to what had unexpectedly become my busiest time of year, I was not prepared for how difficult it would be learning to embrace silence and regain a sense of calm in what had otherwise been an overwhelming time in my life.
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Wellness
We want to hear from you
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Sep 01, 2023
We’re looking for members to contribute ideas and work with us on getting speakers and presenters for CLEs.
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MSBA in Action
A new wrinkle in mock trial
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Sep 01, 2023
The MSBA’s high school mock trial program is expanding its program to include a courtroom artist competition.
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MSBA in Action
Notes & Trends – September 2023
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Sep 01, 2023
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Notes & Trends
Gov. Walz appoints Justice Natalie Hudson to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
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Aug 24, 2023
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Justice Natalie Hudson to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Governor Walz also announced the appointment of Karl Procaccini to serve as associate justice.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Aug 22, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz appoints Kathryn Hipp Carlson to the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals
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Aug 17, 2023
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Kathryn Hipp Carlson as a judge on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District
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Aug 11, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Public access, private lives
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Michael P. Boulette, Seungwon R. Chung, and Abby N. Sunberg
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Aug 02, 2023
In Minnesota most divorce records are public documents, accessible to anyone with an internet connection. That’s a problem.
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Divorce
Courts
Notes & Trends – August 2023
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Aug 02, 2023
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Notes & Trends
Minnesota reforms law to ban (almost) all noncompete agreements
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George H. Singer
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Aug 02, 2023
This year Minnesota became the first state in 100 years to ban the widely used but controversial agreements.
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Employment Law
Minnesota endorses nonsolicitation agreements
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V. John Ella
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Aug 02, 2023
With noncompetes a thing of the past, time to get familiar with nonsolicitation agreements.
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Employment Law
MEPA at 50
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MICHAEL DAMASCO
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Aug 02, 2023
Refocusing the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act through an environmental justice lens
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Environment and Natural Resources Law
Prosecuting War Crimes in Ukraine
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ELLEN J. KENNEDY
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Aug 02, 2023
The worst crimes in the world are known as the four core international crimes: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. Although these terms are used widely in the news, especially in reference to crimes occurring in today’s war in Ukraine, distinctions between them are not widely known.
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Online Only
Unprofessional relationships with clients
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SUSAN HUMISTON
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Aug 02, 2023
Recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended a family law lawyer for engaging in explicit sexual conversations with a client he was representing in a divorce. This case is certainly a cautionary tale and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some important ethical reminders.
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Professional Responsibility
CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing
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Mark Lanterman
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Aug 02, 2023
Each July, organizations are encouraged to remind employees and management about preparing for a particularly pernicious type of cyber threat. As part of Ransomware Awareness Month, many organizations take stock of their current defenses and reiterate to their teams that acting cautiously on the internet is not to be taken lightly.
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Technology
Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition
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Sarah Soucie Eyberg
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Aug 02, 2023
Chronic pain poses unique challenges for lawyer wellbeing, affecting both the attorney’s personal and professional lives. It is crucial for attorneys to recognize the impact of chronic pain and take proactive steps to address it.
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Wellness
Thanks to our outgoing certification board members!
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Aug 02, 2023
This year, five board members stepped down after years of service. We are grateful for the time and expertise these individuals have shared to help shape the MSBA Certification designation into what it is today.
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MSBA in Action
Certification
Needing help with legal tech?
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Aug 02, 2023
With the quick-changing pace of the technology around us, it can be difficult to keep up. If you need assistance navigating any of MSBA’s online services, we’re here to help.
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MSBA in Action
Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No
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Paul Floyd
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Aug 02, 2023
Mastering the art of saying Yes and No as a lawyer requires self-awareness, discernment, and the courage to prioritize our own well-being.
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President's Page
Gov. Walz appoints Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to Minnesota Court of Appeals
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Jul 24, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz appoints Nicole Hopps to fill 6th Judicial District vacancy
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Jul 20, 2023
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Nicole Hopps as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Court of Appeals candidates
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Jul 19, 2023
The governor's merit selection panel announced that it is recommending six candidates for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson, who both serve in an at-large capacity.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals candidates to Gov. Walz
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Jul 13, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
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MSBA in Action
Paul Floyd: The artful lawyer
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Jul 05, 2023
As a rule, clients want their attorneys to be competent, learned, persistent—but artistic? For Paul Floyd, practicing art as a discipline has been a part of his life since around 2009, or about a third of the time he’s been a practicing lawyer.
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Art
Profiles
President
MSBA President 2023-24: Paul Floyd, bridge builder
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Amy Lindgren
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Jul 05, 2023
If you ask Paul Floyd how he sees himself, the response won’t be glib or simple.
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Profiles
President
Federal courts open the gates to Minnesota punitive-damages claims
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Nick Bullard and Luke Wetterstrom
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Jul 05, 2023
The threat of punitive damages is a game-changer in civil litigation. It ratchets up the financial stakes and imperils the defendant’s reputation—often creating intense pressure to settle. Get ready for more of this game-changer in federal court, thanks to a recent shift in case law.
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Civil Litigation
2023 MN Legislative Session Review
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Bryan Lake
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Jul 05, 2023
Partisan divisions, few compromises, limited accomplishments: These were the essential elements of every Minnesota legislative session recap from 2015 through 2022. During those years neither major political party had simultaneous control of the House, Senate, and governor’s office—the trifecta, as it is known—and, predictably, the divisions in government caused constant gridlock.
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Legislation
Understanding the stages of brief
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Cassandra Jacobsen & Finn Jacobsen
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Jul 05, 2023
Like so many, we spent a significant portion of the covid pandemic working remotely from our one-and-a-half-story home in south Minneapolis, utilizing whatever space we had available as an office. Although we are grateful for that time, we grew far too familiar with each other’s work idiosyncrasies (read: bad habits).
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New Lawyers
ChatGPT: The human element
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Mark Lanterman
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Jul 05, 2023
ChatGPT is continuing to make headlines. It seems like the talk surrounding AI is continuing to evolve as well.
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Technology
Hot topics in legal ethics
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Susan Humiston
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Jul 05, 2023
What is happening around the country in the world of legal ethics? “A lot” is the short answer. For this month’s column, I thought you might enjoy a brief discussion of some current hot topics.
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Professional Responsibility
If you could time-travel and spend a year in some other place and time, when and where would you choose?
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Jul 05, 2023
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Colleague Corner
Who’s the boss?
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Paul Floyd
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Jul 05, 2023
As I begin my presidency of the Minnesota State Bar Association, I’ve received a number of much-appreciated kind wishes from friends, colleagues, students, and clients.
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President's Page
Coming back to the bar
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Jul 05, 2023
Change was in the air throughout the 2023 MSBA Convention, which took place at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis June 21-22.
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MSBA in Action
Congratulations, Becker Award winners!
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Jul 05, 2023
Nominated by their peers and then selected by a group of volunteers from the Access to Justice Committee, the following individuals have been recognized in the four major award areas.
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MSBA in Action
Notes & Trends – July 2023
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Jul 05, 2023
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Notes & Trends
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for two seats in the 1st Judicial District
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Jun 29, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 6th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Jun 26, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals
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Jun 06, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy occurring on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
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MSBA in Action
Exchange: Letter to the editor from MN County Attorneys Association regarding “Getting Serious About Prosecutorial Misconduct” by Barry Edwards and Stacy Bettison
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Robert M. Small
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May 30, 2023
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Letters to the Editor
President's Page: Until we meet again
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Paul Peterson
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May 25, 2023
It is incredible to have been selected to serve as your president this past year—and to think back and appreciate the many wonderful people I have encountered along the way. I am grateful to you for the opportunity.
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President's Page
Communication, diligence, and client expectations
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Susan Humiston
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May 25, 2023
Email and cell phones are amazing tools—but if you practiced before they became prevalent, you know the tremendous impact, both positive and negative, they have had on the practice of law. A recently leaked presentation slide from an internal associate training at the law firm of Paul Hastings has again sparked conversation on this topic.
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Professional Responsibility
This article is human-written: ChatGPT and navigating AI
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Mark Lanterman
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May 25, 2023
Though the immediate benefits of a quickly written draft or assistance in correspondence may be tempting, be sure to bide your time in approaching AI and establishing how it will be incorporated into your firm.
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Technology
Wellness: A hidden gem worth finding
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Judith M. Rush
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May 25, 2023
With all we have been through these past few years, it’s no wonder that many of us feel burned out, disconnected, uncertain about how to get back to normal or find a new normal. Which makes this the perfect time to explore how we can transform our practices and our lives in the law.
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Wellness
Colleague Corner: What’s the first thing you remember wanting to be when you grew up?
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May 25, 2023
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Colleague Corner
IACP nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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May 25, 2023
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MSBA in Action
Get to know the MSBA Resource Hub
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May 25, 2023
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MSBA in Action
We need to talk about ChatGPT
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Damien Riehl
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May 24, 2023
The ascendence of advanced large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and ChatGPT have sparked conversations about the future of the legal profession and how these AI-driven systems might help remedy some of the profession’s less-favorable aspects.
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Legal Writing
Technology
Notes & Trends - May/June 2023
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May 24, 2023
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Notes & Trends
Textbooks and Toddlers: Returning to law school as a parent
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OLIVIA LIZ-FONTS
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May 24, 2023
Most would say that the perfect time to pursue law school is straight after graduating college. For me, it was after having my two children.
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Law School
Watch your abbreviations
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IAN LEWENSTEIN
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May 24, 2023
Used without limits, abbreviations reveal their secret life as an insidious form of jargon, serving as insider shorthand to the detriment of readers unfamiliar with this ABC lingo. Certain abbreviations—specifically, initialisms—are also confusing, distracting, and, as you’ll see, usually unnecessary.
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Legal Writing
U.S. immigration strategies for employers in a tight labor market
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Calleigh M. McRaith, Misti A. Binsfeld, and Robert P. Webber
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May 24, 2023
In what seems to be an effort to facilitate options for foreign nationals and employers, the Biden administration has quietly rolled out some relatively obscure policy changes. Employers, however, may be unaware of immigration options (including these relatively new options) that can help address labor shortages. The purpose of this article is to highlight a few strategies.
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Immigration Law
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District
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May 15, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz announces upcoming vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals
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May 04, 2023
Governor Tim Walz announced two vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz appoints John Bowen and Jason Steffen to fill 10th Judicial District vacancies
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Apr 11, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointments of John Bowen and Jason Steffen as district court judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Minnesota’s racially biased jury pools and how to fix them
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Bethany O’Neill, Cresston Gackle, and David Schultz
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Apr 01, 2023
Changing racial demographics in the state, coupled with the practices currently used to determine jury pools, are empaneling juries that are not racially representative. The result is that trials often fail to produce justice and perhaps even violate the Sixth Amendment.
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Diversity
Courts
The hardest part of being a lawyer? Email
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CRESSTON GACKLE
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Apr 01, 2023
Email can be addictive. It’s a one-stop shop of notifications of new information on all my court cases as well as an interactive to-do list. Email also makes me feel needed; responding to email makes me feel useful. But because I have no boundaries around it, it intrudes upon my work, my life, and my relationships.
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Wellness
SCOTUS: Bankruptcy doesn’t erase debts incurred by the fraud of another
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George H. Singer
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Apr 01, 2023
The United States Supreme Court recently answered the question of whether a debtor in bankruptcy can discharge a debt resulting from another person’s fraud, even if the debtor is not aware of the fraud.
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Bankruptcy
Private discipline in 2022
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Susan Humiston
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Apr 01, 2023
Private discipline is non-public discipline issued for violations of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) that are viewed as isolated and nonserious. In 2022, 80 admonitions were issued, one panel admonition was issued (in lieu of charges for public discipline), and six lawyers were placed on private probation.
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Professional Responsibility
President’s Page: Listen. Learn. Be well.
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Paul D. Peterson
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Apr 01, 2023
This month I want to take our membership discussion in a slightly different direction and talk about the connection between loneliness, isolation, and bad mental/chemical health outcomes.
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President's Page
Holder, Klobuchar talks among highlights at Minneapolis D&I Conference
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Apr 01, 2023
The 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Conference, held on February 21 in Minneapolis, brought together panelists from throughout the country to speak about current issues in the federal criminal justice system and propose solutions for the future.
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MSBA in Action
Civ Lit trial skills course is back
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Apr 01, 2023
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MSBA in Action
L&E certification board welcomes member
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Apr 01, 2023
The MSBA Labor & Employment Certification Board is proud to welcome Andrea Ostapowich to the board.
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MSBA in Action
Notes & Trends - April 2023
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Apr 01, 2023
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Notes & Trends
What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn’t mean
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Connor Burton and Matt Yost
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Apr 01, 2023
Many observers have heralded the Respect for Marriage Act as enshrining the right to same-sex marriage in federal law. But a review of the text of the Respect for Marriage Act and the legal precedent that it is built upon reveals its limitations.
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Federal Law
Caregiver beware: Spotting scams that target seniors and other vulnerable adults
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Noah Lewellen
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Apr 01, 2023
Scams targeting senior citizens and other vulnerable adults are all too common. They typically focus on emotional pressure points: asking people to make snap decisions, ostensibly to help loved ones; preying on social isolation; and taking advantage of lack of familiarity with technology or changing methods of communication.
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Consumer Protection
Gov. Walz appoints Tori Stewart to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
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Mar 31, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Tori Stewart as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 10th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Mar 23, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz appoints Sarah Hudleston and Matthew Frank to fill 4th Judicial District vacancies
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Mar 23, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointments of Sarah Hudleston and Matthew Frank as district court judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Mar 10, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Getting serious about prosecutorial misconduct
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Barry S. Edwards and Stacy L. Bettison
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Mar 02, 2023
Over the past several years, increased attention has come to those wrongfully convicted because of prosecutorial misconduct, particularly with such high-profile cases as those of Curtis Flowers, Walter “Johnny D.” McMillian (the subject of the Hollywood-produced feature film Just Mercy), the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer, and the podcast Serial, featuring the case of the recently released Adnan Sayed.
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Criminal Justice
Courts
I thought I loved family law. Practicing it almost wrecked my life.
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CARRIE OSOWSKI
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Mar 02, 2023
After 14 years of being exposed to every detail of my parents’ divorce and subsequent custody battles, practicing family law seemed to be the obvious choice, since I knew I wanted to be an attorney. When asked “why family law?”, I would say it was so that I could “use my trauma for good.” In theory, it was a great idea; in practice, it nearly destroyed my mental health.
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Family Law
Broken ladders and shattered windows: Addressing the representation gap of women of color in corporate leadership positions
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner & Olivia Liz-Fonts
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Mar 02, 2023
Women of color are still waiting to realize the promise of ladders to success and windows of opportunity. Currently women of color make up 17 percent of corporate entry-level positions, yet only 4 percent are represented at the c-suite level. This significant difference in representation is the result of passive DEI initiatives.
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Diversity and Inclusion
ADR: Understanding the new Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed Neutrals
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Kristi Paulson
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Mar 02, 2023
Inside ADR’s Minnesota rules reset, part two: In formulating the new rule, the Court recognized that public confidence in the integrity and the fairness of the ADR process is essential. A high standard of ethical conduct is essential to advancing the goals set forth in the ADR Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed Neutrals.
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ADR
Step in, step up, stand out: Introducing the MSBA Ambassador Program
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Paul D. Peterson
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Mar 02, 2023
Step in to MSBA leadership and showcase your expertise on a wider stage, beyond your daily practice. Influencers, thought-leaders, and decision-makers come together at the MSBA to work on issues of policy, practice, and professionalism.
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President's Page
Public discipline summary for 2022
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SUSAN M. HUMISTON
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Mar 02, 2023
Public discipline is imposed not to punish the attorney, but to protect the public, the profession, and the judicial system, and to deter further misconduct by the attorney and others. Besides the 36 attorneys who received discipline in 2022, three additional attorneys were transferred to disability status in lieu of public discipline proceedings.
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Professional Responsibility
Gloves off: The upcoming national cybersecurity strategy
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Mark Lanterman
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Mar 02, 2023
The National Cybersecurity Strategy is set to strengthen the security of the nation’s critical infrastructure by making mandatory regulations that have previously been voluntary.
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Technology
What is the most useful professional advice/feedback you ever got from a non-lawyer?
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Mar 02, 2023
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Colleague Corner
Notes & Trends - March 2023
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Mar 02, 2023
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Notes & Trends
Felons Can't Vote: Civil Death in the US
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Ellen J. Kennedy and Judge Tara Kalar
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Feb 27, 2023
The United States is the only democracy in the world in which most convicted offenders who have served their prison sentences are denied the right to vote for many years, and in some cases for the rest of their lives. We examine this phenomenon globally, in the US, and in Minnesota, where the 2023 Legislature was poised to act as this issue went to press.
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Legislation
Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 4th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Feb 07, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Gov. Walz appoints Debra Groehler to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancy
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Feb 02, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Debra Groehler as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 10th Judicial District
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Jan 31, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
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Family, it’s time we had a talk
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Paul D. Peterson
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Jan 30, 2023
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North Star Lawyers: Certification is open
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Jan 30, 2023
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Call for nominations: 2023 Becker Awards
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Jan 30, 2023
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2023 resolutions—ethics edition
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SUSAN M. HUMISTON
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Jan 30, 2023
If you enjoy reflecting and resolving to make some changes in your life at the start of this new year, might I suggest a few ethics-related resolutions to integrate into your practice?
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Thinking about the future of cyber insurance
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By Mark Lanterman
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Jan 30, 2023
As cyber threats evolve, it is likely that cyber insurance will change in turn, accounting for the immense losses that can characterize even a single attack.
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Technology
Are there any life skills or personality traits you didn’t expect to use in practicing law—but find yourself using often?
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Jan 30, 2023
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Building a more accessible bar
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Moderated and introduced by Ann Motl
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Jan 30, 2023
A roundtable conversation featuring members of the Minnesota Disability Bar Association.
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Minnesota Supreme Court recognizes the common interest doctrine
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ANDY DAVIS & CONNOR SHAULL
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Jan 30, 2023
All federal appellate courts, and most states—including, at long last, Minnesota—have now recognized the doctrine. Yet despite its wide acceptance, the common interest doctrine varies in important ways across jurisdictions.
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Live Wire: The law, Orthodox Judaism, and Minnesota’s eruvim
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Judah A. Druck
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Jan 30, 2023
What is this odd tradition? How does it work? And given that the wire often encroaches upon public land and requires government approval, how can the eruv function without violating the First Amendment? This article explores and answers these questions, including the ways in which the eruv has been litigated and how it might impact Minnesota’s own eruvim.
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Notes & Trends - Jan/Feb 2023
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Jan 30, 2023
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Inside ADR’s Minnesota rules reset
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Kristi Paulson
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Jan 30, 2023
This article, the first of two, will provide an overview of the new rules and a general discussion of key aspects of those rules. It is not an exhaustive treatment of the changes, however, and it is not a substitute for reading the new Rule 114 in its entirety. Part two will focus on what practitioners need to know about the Code of Ethics and the ADR Ethics Board.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 3rd Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Jan 25, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
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Gov. Walz reappoints the Hon. Patricia J. Milun to the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals
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Jan 24, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the reappointment of the Honorable Patricia J. Milun as a judge of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) for a six-year term. Governor Walz also redesignated her as chief judge.
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 1st Judicial District
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Jan 23, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 4th Judicial District
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