July 2023

The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

July 2023

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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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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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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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Notes & Trends

July 2023

The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

July 2023

Paul Floyd: The artful lawyer (?)

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Jul 05, 2023

MSBA President 2023-24: Paul Floyd, bridge builder (?)

Amy Lindgren (?)

Jul 05, 2023

Federal courts open the gates to Minnesota punitive-damages claims (?)

Nick Bullard and Luke Wetterstrom (?)

Jul 05, 2023

2023 MN Legislative Session Review (?)

Bryan Lake (?)

Jul 05, 2023

Understanding the stages of brief (?)

Cassandra Jacobsen & Finn Jacobsen (?)

Jul 05, 2023

ChatGPT: The human element (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Jul 05, 2023

Hot topics in legal ethics (?)

Susan Humiston (?)

Jul 05, 2023

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

Who’s the boss? (?)

Paul Floyd (?)

Jul 05, 2023

Coming back to the bar (?)

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Jul 05, 2023

Congratulations, Becker Award winners! (?)

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Jul 05, 2023

Notes & Trends – July 2023 (?)

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Jul 05, 2023

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Paul Floyd: The artful lawyer

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MSBA President 2023-24: Paul Floyd, bridge builder

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Amy Lindgren

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Federal courts open the gates to Minnesota punitive-damages claims

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Nick Bullard and Luke Wetterstrom

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2023 MN Legislative Session Review

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Bryan Lake

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Understanding the stages of brief

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Cassandra Jacobsen & Finn Jacobsen

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ChatGPT: The human element

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Mark Lanterman

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Hot topics in legal ethics

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Susan Humiston

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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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Who’s the boss?

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Paul Floyd

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Coming back to the bar

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Congratulations, Becker Award winners!

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Notes & Trends – July 2023

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