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Notes & Trends – May/June 2020
May 27, 2020
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Gov. Walz appoints the Hon. Theodora Gaïtas to the Minnesota Court of Appeals
May 19, 2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Judge Theodora Gaïtas to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Gov. Walz announces appointment to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
May 19, 2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Martin Fallon as a 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
May 05, 2020
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
May 04, 2020
he Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates to Governor Walz for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Supreme Court candidates
Apr 27, 2020
The panel announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court occurring upon the retirement of the Honorable David L. Lillehaug.
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Governor’s merit selection panel recommends court of appeals candidates
Apr 27, 2020
The panel announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill the current vacancy on the Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable John Rodenberg. This is an at-large designated seat.
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Commission on Judicial Selection announces one vacancy and extends application deadline for another vacancy in the 2nd Judicial District
Apr 27, 2020
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the appointment of the Honorable Jennifer L. Frisch to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Commission on Judicial Selection announces vacancies in 2nd, 9th Judicial Districts
Apr 21, 2020
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced vacancies in Minnesota’s Second and Ninth Judicial Districts.
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Gov. Walz appoints Catherine Trevino to 10th Judicial District
Apr 21, 2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Catherine Trevino as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. She will be chambered in Chisago County.
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Gov. Walz appoints Amber Donley to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
Apr 20, 2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Amber Donley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Gov. Walz appoints the Hon.Susan Segal as chief judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals
Apr 14, 2020
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of the Honorable Susan Segal as Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Excerpt: MN Gov. Tim Walz Executive Order 20-33 (Modified Stay at Home) on 'essential' legal services
Apr 10, 2020
Legal services. This category is limited to workers who are necessary to provide essential legal services. Essential legal services include:
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
Apr 09, 2020
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates to Governor Tim Walz for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Timothy J. Looby and will be chambered at Gaylord in Sibley County.
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MSBA statement on anti-Asian discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 08, 2020
April 8, 2020: Today the Minnesota State Bar Association released the following statement regarding the rising incidence of discrimination against Asian Americans in Minnesota and around the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our bar association and our legal community—and for that matter, our system of justice and the promise of our great nation—stand for equality, respect, and the rule of law,” said MSBA President Tom Nelson. “Hatred, bigotry, and downright racist meanness should have no place or protection during these or any times.”
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Gov. Walz appoints Laura Moehrle, Nathaniel Welte to fill 7th Judicial District vacancies
Apr 07, 2020
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Laura Moehrle and Nathaniel Welte as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Both appointments will be chambered in St. Cloud.
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Whistleblowers after Friedlander
Kasia Kokoszka
Apr 01, 2020
Are Minnesota’s whistleblower protections effectively exposing illegality or simply blowing hot air?
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It’s Safe to Seek Help to Get Well
TOM NELSON
Apr 01, 2020
Along the way, our work can take a toll. With duties and privileges come demands; clients and colleagues expect us to be in control (or at least look like we are) and ready to take control in order to solve problems or seize opportunities. But there are perils, and those perils can put our own happiness and health at risk.
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When may a lawyer ethically threaten criminal prosecution?
SUSAN HUMISTON
Apr 01, 2020
Many lawyers and members of the public look askance at lawyers who threaten criminal prosecution as part of negotiations in civil litigation. You may be surprised to learn that, although such conduct implicates several ethics rules, it is not ethically prohibited and may be ethically permissible under certain circumstances. Let’s review.
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Notes & Trends – April 2020
Apr 01, 2020
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