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August 2023
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August 2023
The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association
August 2023
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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
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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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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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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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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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