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This month: Duluth lynchings centennial symposium
May 26, 2021
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Mythbusters: Lawyer discipline edition
Susan Humiston
May 26, 2021
On two occasions—in 1984 and again in 2013—Directors have written columns devoted to busting myths about the Office and the discipline system. In this anniversary year, let’s see if I can demystify some beliefs about the Office, presented in no particular order.
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Apple’s new iOS strikes a blow for data privacy
Mark Lanterman
May 26, 2021
How many times have you found yourself discussing something with a friend or coworker only to see an ad for that very thing appear a few moments later? I, like many, have often had this bizarre experience and while it’s easy to laugh these moments off as merely “creepy,” it’s remarkable to think about the vast amounts of data that are routinely collected about us.
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Why I went to law school
Roger Reinert
May 26, 2021
I didn’t go to law school to be a lawyer.” I know, it’s almost sacrilege to say. Perhaps all the more so in this publication, and with this audience. But it’s the truth.
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Work hard and be nice: A post-pandemic prescription
Kendra Brodin & Alice Sherren
May 26, 2021
It took a global pandemic, but the world is beginning to recognize the importance of prioritizing wellness alongside productivity.
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Colleague Corner: Meet Phong Luong
Phong Luong
May 26, 2021
Most of my career has involved helping the injured worker in some capacity. That includes fighting for that railroad worker injured due to someone’s negligence under the Federal Employers Liability Act, or the aggrieved employee who is harassed or discriminated against because of her gender in violation of Title VII, or the police officer who suffers from PTSD as a result of his repeated exposure to traumatic incidents throughout the course of his career.
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Notes & Trends – May/June 2021
May 26, 2021
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Gov. Walz appoints Julia Dayton Klein to fill 4th Judicial District vacancy
Apr 28, 2021
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Julia Dayton Klein as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 10th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
Apr 19, 2021
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
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A Message from MSBA President Dyan Ebert, HCBA President Esteban Rivera, RCBA President Susan Buckley and Vildan Teske, President of the Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
Apr 13, 2021
Our community witnessed the killing of yet another Black man, Daunte Wright, at the hands of law enforcement on Sunday. This happened at a time when many are reliving the trauma of the brutal killing of George Floyd through the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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Save the Date: Our Duluth Lynchings livestream event coming June 14, 2021
Apr 13, 2021
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Gov. Walz appoints Charles Webber to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
Apr 07, 2021
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced the appointment of Charles Webber as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 4th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
Apr 05, 2021
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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A big step for attorney wellness
Dyan Ebert
Apr 05, 2021
The unmistakable disparity in childcare commitments that exists between women and men in the legal profession is precisely why the work of the MSBA’s Parental Leave Working Group is so vital.
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Lawyers urged to 'Step Up for Minnesota'
Apr 05, 2021
The Minnesota Judicial Branch, Minnesota State Bar Association, and legal aid programs recently launched the one-year “Lawyers Step Up for Minnesota” campaign to help fellow Minnesotans with acute legal needs in housing, family safety, and consumer protection.
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Required pro bono reporting to begin in 2022
Apr 05, 2021
The MSBA will work with the Lawyer Registration Office and the Court to provide more complete information to its members and the bar about the reporting obligation prior to the effective date.
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Avoiding ethics complaints
Susan Humiston
Apr 05, 2021
Annually we receive one complaint for every 25 lawyers in the state, and most complaints do not result in discipline. Those are good odds. And there is much you can do to further reduce your chance of receiving a complaint and, if you do receive a complaint, of being disciplined.
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Geofence warrants: The battle is just beginning
MARK LANTERMAN
Apr 05, 2021
With a judge’s approval, geofence warrants essentially allow law enforcement to obtain information on anyone who was in a particular area at a particular time.
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Three ways to improve your brief
Eliot T. Tracz
Apr 05, 2021
Brief writing is a critical skill for lawyers. Motions are won or lost on the strength of a brief, yet many briefs miss important opportunities to persuade the court to rule favorably.
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Colleague Corner: Meet Michael Fondungallah
Apr 05, 2021
Michael Fondungallah, a native of Cameroon, received a bachelor’s degree in law and a graduate degree in business law from the University of Yaounde. After migrating to the United States in the 1990s, he earned his JD from the William Mitchell College of Law in 2001. His practice is focused on immigration and employment law.
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