Since 1933, The Hennepin Lawyer has been a respected resource for articles about the legal profession and developments in the law—particularly as they relate to practice in Hennepin County, as well as providing news on the local legal community and bar association. HCBA members receive copies of the current digital edition via email.
Excellence Awards 2023: Dee Baskin
Jun 14, 2023
Get to know 2023 Excellence Award Winner Dee Baskin. Baskin is the executive director of the Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota.
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President's Page: Thank You for a Wonderful Year
Jun 06, 2023
HCBA President Landon Ascheman says some "thank-you's" as his presidential term comes to a end.
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Chat GPT: Your New BFF or the End of Lawyering?
May 30, 2023
Eric Cooperstein examines the potential ethical pitfalls for lawyers using Chat GPT in their practice.
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The Consequences of 24/7 Culture
May 23, 2023
Joan Bibelhausen, executive director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, writes about how a culture of being online "24/7" is damaging the mental health of the legal profession.
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End of COVID-19 Emergency Declarations: Group Health Plan Changes and Actions for Employers
May 10, 2023
Attorney Stephanie K. Schmid writes about what the end of the official emergencies related to the COVID-19 pandemic mean for group health plans.
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Newfangled Lawyering: A Call for Innovation in the Practice of Law
May 09, 2023
In his column, "Newfangled Lawyering," attorney Patrick Patino puts out a charge to his fellow attorneys to innovate the ways they practice law. He shares how his firm has adapted new technologies to create a more efficient and healthier practice.
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Don’t Commit Marketing Malpractice
May 02, 2023
Attorney Charlie Goldstein and marketing professional Daniel Anzanello share how hiring a marketing professional can help solo practitioners grow their business.
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President's Page: Join Us to Promote Access to Justice
Apr 25, 2023
HCBA President Landon Ascheman invites you to the 2023 HCBF Bar Benefit.
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Professional Development: That's Why they Call it Practicing Law
Apr 18, 2023
Lisa Buck reviews the key takeaways from David Kempston's Book, "That's Why the Call it Practicing Law."
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10 Questions with Rashanda Bruce
Apr 11, 2023
In this edition of 10 Questions, we feature Rashanda Bruce, an associate at Robins Kaplan.
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Art, Literature, and the Law: Aside From To Kill a Mockingbird, what other law-related books would you recommend?
Apr 10, 2023
Community members recommend their favorite legal-related book that is not "To Kill a Mockingbird."
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Esports Wagering Needs Legal Certainty
Apr 04, 2023
Attorney Aalok Sharma examines two burgeoning activities that, when combined, have created a legal grey area: esports and gambling. Sharma examines past gaming laws and what needs to happen to make sure esports gambling remains a fair, legal, and flourishing activity.
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Art, Literature, and the Law: "I Was Wrong, You See"
Mar 30, 2023
Brandie Burris shares her poem, "I Was Wrong, You See."
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Art, Literature, and the Law: Your Submissions
Mar 29, 2023
Explore the artistic submissions of paintings, photography, sculpture, short stories, and poetry from HCBA members.
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Art Literature and the Law: Hump Day & The Arc of Time
Mar 29, 2023
Areti Georgopoulos shares her short story, "Hump Day", and poem, "The Arc of Time."
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Art, Literature, and the Law: Poems
Mar 28, 2023
Aaron Thom shares his poems "Permanent as the Sun" and "When we waved Fred good-bye."
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Art, Literature, and the Law: The Reunion
Mar 28, 2023
As part of our Art and the Law Series, attorney Carolyn V. Wolski shares her short story, "The Reunion."
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Jodi DeSchane, Brian Auerbach
Mar 21, 2023
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) remain a hot topic in the fast-paced world of crypto assets. But, as is common with many cutting-edge technologies, the rise of NFTs also coincides with new litigation as companies attempt to push the boundaries of a novel system, sometimes to their legal peril.
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Mar 10, 2023
As children, we are taught simple adages that govern our concept of ownership. For hundreds of years, these simple concepts also governed the more complex process of collecting for museums and cultural institutions, where collections were previously stolen by conquerors and colonizers. The idea of true ownership and returning objects of cultural significance to their rightful homes, repatriation, has only become more well-known in the last hundred or so years.
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President's Page: Growing Your Legal Community Presence
Mar 06, 2023
When I first started attending HCBA meetings, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t know anyone at the meeting, didn’t know what was expected of me, and had absolutely no idea about the structure of the HCBA. I was still welcomed with open arms and found many wise colleagues that were happy to help. That is the welcoming community I still see around me today, and I hope you will decide to join us.
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