To the editor:
I write in response to the March 2023 Bench and Bar article Getting serious about prosecutorial misconduct: What can—and should—be done. The article, authored by Barry S. Edwards and Stacy L. Bettison, cited the most extreme versions
Get to know the MSBA Resource Hub
MSBA recently launched our newest legal industry resource—the MSBA Resource Hub. This online library contains free downloadable educational content provided by the bar association, outside experts, and vendors. The hub provides access to white papers, webinars, product guides, eBooks, industry
IACP nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Member Gregory Solum writes: “A unique and effective conflict resolution model has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. From its humble beginnings in Minnesota, the International Association of Collaborative Professionals has expanded worldwide. It offers divorcing families an
Colleague Corner: What’s the first thing you remember wanting to be when you grew up?
Amanda Harrington
Amanda Harrington is an attorney and social worker who manages the Hennepin County Attorneys’ Office Be@School program.
When I was young, I knew I was going to be an author. It was a fact that I shared with
Wellness: A hidden gem worth finding
By Judith M. Rush
With all we have been through these past few years, it’s no wonder that many of us feel burned out, disconnected, uncertain about how to get back to normal or find a new normal. Which makes
This article is human-written: ChatGPT and navigating AI
By Mark Lanterman
Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has been met with a wide variety of responses. It’s been praised for passing the bar exam.1 It’s been feared for its potential to replace certain jobs. It’s been banned
Communication, diligence, and client expectations
BY SUSAN M. HUMISTON
Email and cell phones are amazing tools—but if you practiced before they became prevalent, you know the tremendous impact, both positive and negative, they have had on the practice of law. A recently leaked presentation slide
President's Page: Until we meet again
By Paul D. Peterson
I first became active in the Ramsey County Bar Association as a new lawyer practicing in St. Paul. My career as an active member of the MSBA began in approximately 2003. It is incredible to have
Ruby & MyCase Are Teaming Up To Help Attorneys Increase Their Billable Hours
Post Authored By: CBA Member Benefit Provider Ruby
For lawyers, literally every minute counts. Given that attorneys in the US report billing just 2.5 hours per day, on average, a single distraction or time-consuming administrative task can mean the
We need to talk about ChatGPT
A lawyer’s introduction to the exploding field of AI and large language models
By Damien Riehl
“The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the internet, and the mobile phone.” — Bill