FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 21, 2023Contact: Claire Lancasterclaire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975Governor Walz Appoints Sarah Hudleston and Matthew Frank to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancies ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointments of Sarah Hudleston
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Getting serious about prosecutorial misconduct
What can—and should—be doneBy Barry S. Edwards and Stacy L. BettisonA few years ago American Public Media (APM) produced an 11-part podcast investigating a quadruple murder in Winona, Mississippi, the arrest of a man named Curtis Flowers for the crime,
I thought I loved family law. Practicing it almost wrecked my life.
By Carrie Osowski
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to practice family law. My parents separated when I was four years old, and it was not until three months before my 18th birthday that my mother
Broken ladders and shattered windows: Addressing the representation gap of women of color in corporate leadership positions
By Dr. Artika R. Tyner & Olivia Liz-FontsThe racial reckoning of recent years has ushered in a critical examination of organizational structures, cultures, and policies. Corporate boards have been re-aligned to create access to leadership roles for women and people
ADR: Understanding the new Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed Neutrals
Inside ADR’s Minnesota rules reset, part two
By Kristi PaulsonRead part one
The new Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice stipulates that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is required in almost all civil and family-court-annexed matters. The
Step in, step up, stand out: Introducing the MSBA Ambassador Program
By Paul D. Peterson
In a previous writing I shared with you my belief that the leaders of the MSBA are found throughout the organization. It is in the work of the MSBA sections, committees, district bar associations
Public discipline summary for 2022
BY SUSAN M. HUMISTON
Public discipline is imposed by the Minnesota Supreme Court for a lawyer’s serious professional misconduct. It provides notice to the public and legal profession that a lawyer has not discharged their professional duties as the Court
Gloves off: The upcoming national cybersecurity strategy
By Mark Lanterman
As we have all learned by now, no organization can ever be assured that it is immune to cyber threats and their associated risks. The best technological defenses, the best education programs, and even the best leadership
What is the most useful professional advice/feedback you ever got from a non-lawyer?
Erica Holzer
Erica Holzer represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach-of-contract actions. She is also an experienced appellate attorney.
Many years ago, a good friend related
Notes & Trends – March 2023
Criminal Law
JUDICIAL LAW
• Conditional release: Lifetime conditional release is not a punishment of life imprisonment requiring prosecution by indictment. Appellant was charged by complaint with third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. A jury found him guilty, and the court