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October 2023
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October 2023
The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association
October 2023
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Reading the fine print: The extensive changes to Minnesota landlord-tenant law in 2023 mostly codify best practices
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By Timothy A. Baland
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Oct 01, 2023
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session saw what have been heralded as unprecedented changes to landlord-tenant law in Minnesota. Unless otherwise noted, the statutes discussed in this article become effective on January 1, 2024. For the most part, the changes reflect best practices for landlords—things that landlords already are or should be doing.
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Landlord-Tenant Law
The lawyer as private investigator: Parsing new ABA Model Rule 1.16(a)—Inquiring Into and Assessing Representations
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William J. Wernz
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Oct 01, 2023
In August 2023, the ABA adopted a new first sentence for Rule 1.16(a) of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, requiring lawyers to “inquire into and assess the facts and circumstances of each representation [of a client] to determine whether the lawyer may accept or continue the representation.”
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Rules of Professional Conduct
The changing workplace
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Beth L. LaCanne and Shannon E. Eckman
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Oct 01, 2023
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was a pivotal one for laws impacting Minnesota’s workplaces. In particular, the session saw a wave of laws affecting employees’ rights and well-being.
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Employment and Labor Law
Construction law: updated indemnification and wage theft rule
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Jevon Bindman, Anna Barton, and Carly Johnson
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Oct 01, 2023
The 2023 legislative session spelled many changes for the construction industry, from deeming indemnification agreements in connection with public improvements unenforceable to creating upstream liability for contractors and potentially owners when subcontractors engage in wage theft.
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Construction Law
MSBA 2023-24: New leadership, new horizons
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Paul Floyd
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Oct 01, 2023
Change is inevitable, and as we embark on a new bar year, the MSBA Board of Governors has undergone a transformation, introducing seven new persons and perspectives to its leadership.
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President's Page
Court issues order on ABA discipline system recommendations
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SUSAN HUMISTON
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Oct 01, 2023
Following a comment period and public hearing, the Court’s order reflects careful and thoughtful consideration of the various recommendations. We are fortunate in Minnesota to have an active and engaged Court willing to commit significant time to attorney discipline matters. The order is lengthy, so I think an overview of the Court’s decisions and next steps is in order.
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Professional Responsibility
Deepfakes, AI, and digital evidence
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By Mark Lanterman
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Oct 01, 2023
With the ever-expanding prevalence of artificial intelligence, I’m sure that most of us have seen at least a few types of “deepfakes.”
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Technology
Well-being and emotional intelligence are business development tools
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Kendra Brodin
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Oct 01, 2023
As a lawyer, it can be easy to see your legal practice as a place to escape feelings. Many of us fail to understand that human emotion is a huge part of the work itself; we did not learn much about emotional intelligence and well-being in law school.
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Wellness
Save the date: New Lawyers Leadership Conference!
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Oct 01, 2023
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MSBA in Action
Coming this month: Legal tech CLEs
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Oct 01, 2023
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Pro Bono Week October 23-27
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Oct 01, 2023
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Notes & Trends – October 2023
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Oct 01, 2023
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Hail the departing chief: Gildea’s legacy includes 13 cases for 13 years
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Cathy E. Gorlin and Marshall H. Tanick
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Oct 01, 2023
There will be a new look at the Minnesota Supreme Court this fall due to the October retirement of Chief Justice Lorie Gildea after 13-plus years at the helm.
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