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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

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

Notes & Trends – August 2023

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Aug 02, 2023

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Notes & Trends

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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Columns

The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

Columns

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 4th Judicial District (?)

Sep 21, 2023

Commission on Judicial Selection extends application period for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District (?)

Sep 05, 2023

Colleague Corner: What’s the most important thing you have on or near your desk right now? (?)

Sep 01, 2023

I had a secret (?)

Paul Floyd (?)

Sep 01, 2023

File retention and return (?)

Susan Humiston (?)

Sep 01, 2023

Protecting our judges (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Sep 01, 2023

Lessons from a meditation retreat: Turning toward the quiet (?)

PATTY BECK (?)

Sep 01, 2023

We want to hear from you (?)

Sep 01, 2023

A new wrinkle in mock trial (?)

Sep 01, 2023

Notes & Trends – September 2023 (?)

Sep 01, 2023

Gov. Walz appoints Justice Natalie Hudson to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court (?)

Aug 24, 2023

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz (?)

Aug 22, 2023

Gov. Walz appoints Kathryn Hipp Carlson to the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (?)

Aug 17, 2023

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District (?)

Aug 11, 2023

Notes & Trends – August 2023 (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Unprofessional relationships with clients (?)

SUSAN HUMISTON (?)

Aug 02, 2023

CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition (?)

Sarah Soucie Eyberg (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Thanks to our outgoing certification board members! (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Needing help with legal tech? (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Bench & Bar of Minnesota

Recent Issues

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 4th Judicial District

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Commission on Judicial Selection extends application period for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District

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Colleague Corner: What’s the most important thing you have on or near your desk right now?

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I had a secret

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Paul Floyd

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File retention and return

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Susan Humiston

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Protecting our judges

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Mark Lanterman

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Lessons from a meditation retreat: Turning toward the quiet

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PATTY BECK

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We want to hear from you

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A new wrinkle in mock trial

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Notes & Trends – September 2023

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Gov. Walz appoints Justice Natalie Hudson to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Gov. Walz appoints Kathryn Hipp Carlson to the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District

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Notes & Trends – August 2023

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Unprofessional relationships with clients

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing

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Mark Lanterman

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Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition

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Sarah Soucie Eyberg

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Thanks to our outgoing certification board members!

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Needing help with legal tech?

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