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January/February 2024
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How judges read statutes: And how to write them so they won’t be misinterpreted
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Justice Paul Thissen
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Jan 26, 2024
In this article, I hope to provide practical tips for people involved in the process of drafting statutes so they can maximize the odds that judges will interpret and apply statutes as their drafters intended.
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Judges
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What happens when AI finally does learn to write legal briefs? A future imagined.
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VADIM TRIFEL
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Jan 26, 2024
A few weeks ago, I received an email about a job offer. It was an invitation to train a legal AI. The email did not go into detail. I assumed I would be involved in some type of machine learning. I would sit behind a computer and correct the program’s mistakes, give it a human touch. And perhaps, unwittingly, I would teach it enough of what I have spent over a decade learning for it to take over my job one day in the not-too-distant future.
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Crime and punishment, revised edition
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Elizabeth A. Orrick
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Jan 26, 2024
The 2023 legislative session was busy, with a record-breaking number of bills. In the end, 75 new chapters of law were adopted. In the criminal sector, numerous laws were added, existing laws modified, and some laws repealed.
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Criminal Law
Nice lawyers finish first
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Paul M. Floyd
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Jan 26, 2024
In reality, there are numerous advantages to being known as “the nice lawyer.” This approach to practicing law leads to better health and well-being, fosters deeper and more lasting friendships, and ultimately results in greater financial success over the long term.
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Call for nominations: Becker Awards
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Jan 26, 2024
Do you know a nonprofit legal services staff member or law student who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding work with low-income Minnesotans?
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MSBA in Action
North Star Lawyers certification is open!
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Jan 26, 2024
Each year the MSBA is proud to recognize members who have contributed at least 50 hours of pro bono work in our communities. More than just a recognition, the North Star Lawyers program provides a way for our community to come together, demonstrating the vital importance of showing up for those vulnerable to injustice.
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Consider a firm operations self-assessment
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Susan Humiston
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Jan 26, 2024
A few states have created practice self-assessments to help lawyers proactively create policies and procedures that enhance their ability to consistently meet their ethical obligations. Colorado has such a self-assessment, which is generously made available to the public.
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Professional Responsibility
A new year’s review: Cyber considerations for 2024
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Mark Lanterman
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Jan 26, 2024
Heading into 2024, it is wise for organizations to take stock of their security postures and set goals for the coming year. Whether it’s prompted by recently enacted requirements, or the knowledge of an ever-evolving threat landscape, a comprehensive cybersecurity review can help address gaps and inform subsequent assessments.
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Technology
ADHD in the legal profession: The quiet struggle
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Hannah Scheidecker
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Jan 26, 2024
Lawyers report being diagnosed with ADHD at a rate of 12.5 percent, a figure two and a half times greater than the general adult population. High achievers with ADHD are drawn to the legal profession because we thrive under pressure.
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Wellness
Colleague Corner: What’s the best gift you ever received?
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Jan 26, 2024
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Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2024
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Jan 26, 2024
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