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Gov. Walz Appoints Thomas Christenson to Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

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Feb 08, 2022

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Thomas Christenson to serve as a Judge on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.

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MSBA in Action

What we’re working on

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JENNIFER THOMPSON

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Feb 01, 2022

As we cross the midway point in the 2021-2022 bar year, here’s an update on the MSBA’s policy work.

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President's Page

Public discipline in 2021

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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Feb 01, 2022

The goal of public discipline is to protect the public, the legal profession, and the judicial system, and to deter further misconduct by the disciplined attorney and other attorneys.

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Professional Responsibility

The Log4j vulnerability is rocking the cybersecurity world. Here’s why.

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Mark Lanterman

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Feb 01, 2022

Cybersecurity experts have been quick to acknowledge the immense danger this vulnerability poses for almost all organizations. There are many types of attacks that can be facilitated via this route, such as the installation of malware and ransomware attacks, making it an easy-to-use tool for cybercriminals.

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Technology

To answer the phone or not to answer the phone? Notes on clients and boundaries

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Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell

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Feb 01, 2022

Although maintaining professional boundaries is crucial for our own well-being, I’d like to offer an additional reason you should do so which I hope is also compelling: Professional boundaries are also a vital component in serving our clients well.

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New Lawyers

Judicial discretion the John Grisham way

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Tom Vasaly

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Feb 01, 2022

The lead character in The Judge’s List is Lacy Stoltz, the director of the fictional Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. In real life, Tom Vasaly held a similar position as the former executive secretary of the Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards.

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Book Review

ABA Equal Justice Conference coming to Minnesota

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Feb 01, 2022

The ABA’s Equal Justice Conference (EJC) is being held in Minnesota this year for the first time in over a decade. The EJC, which will convene in Minneapolis May 12-14, is the nation’s premier conference for legal services and pro bono issues.

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MSBA in Action

North Star Lawyer Certification Open

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Feb 01, 2022

Did you complete 50 hours or more of pro bono work in 2021? Would you like to be recognized for your work and show your commitment to pro bono in our communities? If so, the MSBA’s North Star Lawyer program is open for certification.

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Pro Bono
MSBA in Action

2022 Time’s Up is here

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Feb 01, 2022

The 2022 Time’s Up Manual (formal title: A Manual of the Statutes of Limitations in Minnesota for Civil Litigators) was recently released by the MSBA Civil Litigation Section.

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Civil Litigation
MSBA in Action

Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2022

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Feb 01, 2022

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Notes & Trends

Gov. Walz announces upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals

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Feb 01, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz announced a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

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MSBA in Action

Gov. Walz appoints Christy Hormann to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancy

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Jan 25, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Christy Hormann as district court judge in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Minnesota Supreme Court Committee issues interim report on the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project

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Jan 24, 2022

At the end of December 2021, the Standing Committee for the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project issued the Interim Report and Recommendations to the Minnesota Supreme Court required by the Order Implementing the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project.

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MSBA in Action

Letter to the editor: Leanne Fuith's "Is there a better way to admit lawyers?"

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Jan 21, 2022

I was disheartened by Leanne Fuith’s article disparaging the validity of the bar exam. While some of her points such as adequately testing the ability for real life application and practice are important - that's not really something you can ever adequately test with any licensing exam whether it be law, nursing, medical, etc.

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Letters to the Editor

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District

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Jan 21, 2022

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a new vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 7th Judicial District

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Jan 18, 2022

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 2nd Judicial District

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Jan 14, 2022

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 3rd Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Jan 11, 2022

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals candidates to Gov. Walz

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Jan 10, 2022

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.

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MSBA in Action

Gov. Walz appoints Helen Brosnahan and Kari Willis to fill 10th Judicial District vacancies

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Jan 03, 2022

Governor Tim Walz announced the appointments of Helen Brosnahan and Kari Willis as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.

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Gov. Walz Appoints Thomas Christenson to Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (?)

Feb 08, 2022

What we’re working on (?)

JENNIFER THOMPSON (?)

Feb 01, 2022

Public discipline in 2021 (?)

SUSAN HUMISTON (?)

Feb 01, 2022

The Log4j vulnerability is rocking the cybersecurity world. Here’s why. (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Feb 01, 2022

To answer the phone or not to answer the phone? Notes on clients and boundaries (?)

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell (?)

Feb 01, 2022

Judicial discretion the John Grisham way (?)

Tom Vasaly (?)

Feb 01, 2022

ABA Equal Justice Conference coming to Minnesota (?)

Feb 01, 2022

North Star Lawyer Certification Open (?)

Feb 01, 2022

2022 Time’s Up is here (?)

Feb 01, 2022

Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2022 (?)

Feb 01, 2022

Gov. Walz announces upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals (?)

Feb 01, 2022

Gov. Walz appoints Christy Hormann to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancy (?)

Jan 25, 2022

Minnesota Supreme Court Committee issues interim report on the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project (?)

Jan 24, 2022

Letter to the editor: Leanne Fuith's "Is there a better way to admit lawyers?" (?)

Jan 21, 2022

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District (?)

Jan 21, 2022

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 7th Judicial District (?)

Jan 18, 2022

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 2nd Judicial District (?)

Jan 14, 2022

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 3rd Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz (?)

Jan 11, 2022

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals candidates to Gov. Walz (?)

Jan 10, 2022

Gov. Walz appoints Helen Brosnahan and Kari Willis to fill 10th Judicial District vacancies (?)

Jan 03, 2022

Gov. Walz Appoints Thomas Christenson to Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

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What we’re working on

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JENNIFER THOMPSON

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Public discipline in 2021

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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The Log4j vulnerability is rocking the cybersecurity world. Here’s why.

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Mark Lanterman

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To answer the phone or not to answer the phone? Notes on clients and boundaries

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Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell

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Judicial discretion the John Grisham way

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Tom Vasaly

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ABA Equal Justice Conference coming to Minnesota

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North Star Lawyer Certification Open

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2022 Time’s Up is here

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Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2022

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Gov. Walz announces upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals

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Gov. Walz appoints Christy Hormann to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancy

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Minnesota Supreme Court Committee issues interim report on the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project

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Letter to the editor: Leanne Fuith's "Is there a better way to admit lawyers?"

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 7th Judicial District

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 2nd Judicial District

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 3rd Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals candidates to Gov. Walz

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Gov. Walz appoints Helen Brosnahan and Kari Willis to fill 10th Judicial District vacancies

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