Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States recently released its annual "Humane State Ranking," a list ranking states according to animal protection laws. Unfortunately, Minnesota had a poor showing on the list but pet owners and lovers don't despair. In this week's LND, two blog posts, "A Puppy Mill Bill Update" and "Pending Animal Law Bills," show that in addition to Minnesota, several states are making an effort to change and protect our furry friends.
- Courts brace for paperless system: Austin Daily Herald
- County attorneys may be able to carry weapons at work: Morris Tribune
- County Attorney's Office launches court program for military veterans: South Washington County Bulletin
- Prosecutors call on Capitol for protection: Star Tribune
- Court: DNA search is not an invasion of privacy: Minnesota Public Radio
- Former state Chief Justice Sheran has died at age 96: MinnPost
- Plus: Anderson campaigns to publish names of alleged abusive priests; A judge's view: Courtroom communication is key; and MN high court ruling prompts destruction of newborn blood samples
Go to Minnesota News 
- Eight Attorneys named MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialists: MSBA Certified Specialists
- Nominations Sought for MSBA David Graven Public Service Award: MSBA
- Immigration Relief for Crime Victims: Pro Bono Project: Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
- Mediation and Arbitration In Practice: Best Practices and Basics for New Lawyers: MSBA Sections
- Annual MBSA Labor and Employment Law Section and Law Student Reception: MSBA Sections
- Plus: Navigating 2012 Merger Guidelines and Recent Government Enforcement Activities; and Volunteer to help raise civic awareness in Minnesota schools
Go to Bar News
- State of Purpose: A Puppy Mill Bill Update: Sidewalk Dog
- Pending Animal Law Bills Listed By State: Animal Law Coalition
- NLRB Releases Second Social Media Advisory Report: What It Means for Employers: MI Employment Law Advisor
- ABA Premier Speaker Series Webinar on Class Actions: Insurance Class Actions Insider
- Plus: The Truth Behind Google's Copyright-Bills Hysteria; Optimizing Company Websites For Mobile Screens And Tablets; and Blog Comments: What Not to Do
Go to Legal Blogs
- Big Time Small Town: Inside the Courtroom: MS. JD
- Law Firms Keep Squeezing Associates: Wall Street Journal
- Clever Plans to Reform Legal Education Won't Make Legal Services Any Cheaper: AM Law Daily
- Support Staff Outsourcing Increases among Midsized Law Firms: Market Watch
- Plus: Judges in Kansas contributed to anti-abortion political action committee; and Letter from London: Can Jobless U.S. Law Grads Find Work in Britain?
Go to the Profession
- Is copyright law outdated? CNN
- Need for court artists fades as cameras move in: Associated Press
- Egyptian lawmakers criticize military over new law: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Six Costa Concordia Passengers Sue for $460M: Property Casualty 360
- Indiana poised to approve anti-union law: Reuters
- Plus: Unmanned aircraft a controversial surveillance tool for N.D. law enforcement; Lawyers Want 'Stratospheric' Facebook Fee, Says Man Suing for Ownership; and Malaysian Bar deplores arrest and abuse of police powers in Gua Musang
Go to National Legal News
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