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Coming this month: Legal tech CLEs
Oct 01, 2023
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Pro Bono Week October 23-27
Oct 01, 2023
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Notes & Trends – October 2023
Oct 01, 2023
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 4th Judicial District
Sep 21, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection extends application period for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District
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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Colleague Corner: What’s the most important thing you have on or near your desk right now?
Sep 01, 2023
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I had a secret
Paul Floyd
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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File retention and return
Susan Humiston
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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Protecting our judges
Mark Lanterman
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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Lessons from a meditation retreat: Turning toward the quiet
PATTY BECK
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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We want to hear from you
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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A new wrinkle in mock trial
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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Notes & Trends – September 2023
Sep 01, 2023
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Gov. Walz appoints Justice Natalie Hudson to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
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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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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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Gov. Walz appoints Kathryn Hipp Carlson to the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals
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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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 6th Judicial District
Aug 11, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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Notes & Trends – August 2023
Aug 02, 2023
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Unprofessional relationships with clients
SUSAN HUMISTON
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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CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing
Mark Lanterman
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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