By Mark Lanterman
This past winter, UnitedHealth Group was the victim of a massive cyberattack, negatively impacting many healthcare providers and inhibiting their ability to care for patients. The American Hospital Association characterized the attack as “the most serious incident
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MSBA President 2024-25: Bio Bits
Just the Facts: Bio Bits on Samuel Edmunds
Growing up
Raised in Bloomington, MN by John and Twila Edmunds; one sibling (Jessica), who is three years older; graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School
Family
Married to Anna Edmunds, with five…
Sam Edmunds: A born leader (or was that lawyer?)
When you ask people about Sam Edmunds, it doesn’t take long for the word “leader” to enter the conversation. Given how many leadership roles he has held, it’s almost inevitable. But his work as a lawyer is also well-respected, underpinned…
MSBA President 2024-25: Samuel Edmunds
The importance of showing up
By Amy Lindgren
Have you ever received a piece of advice that shaped your life? For Sam Edmunds, it might have been his dad’s counsel to “always show up,” a phrase heard frequently during his…
Gov. Walz appoints Luis Rangel Morales to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2024Contact: Claire Lancaster claire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975 Governor Walz Appoints Luis Rangel Morales to Fill First Judicial District Vacancy [ST.
PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan
today announced the appointment of Luis Rangel Morales as…
Gov. Walz appoints Erin Lindhart Felten and Dwight Luhmann to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2024Contact: Claire Lancaster claire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975Governor Walz Appoints Erin Lindhart Felten and Dwight Luhmann to Fill Third Judicial District Vacancies [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Erin…
Minnesota Supreme Court adopts family and personal leave proposal
In 2022 the MSBA filed a petition with the Court proposing amendments to the Rules of General Practice for the District Courts, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure to create up to a 90-day…
2023: A record-breaking year for cybercrime
By Mark Lanterman
From the recent AT&T outage1 to ongoing concerns about the security of U.S. critical infrastructure,2 managing digital risk is a continual process. Though often a daunting task for consumers and organizations, staying apprised of developments in our…
On communication: what not to do
BY SUSAN M. HUMISTON
Many lawyers are skilled communicators. Quality legal representation demands the ability to effectively advocate, both orally and in writing, for our clients. Included in this skill is the ability to effectively advocate professionally. One of first…
Be of good courage
By Paul M. Floyd
Last spring, as my presidency approached, many people asked me what my theme for the year would be. Would it be promoting pro bono and access to justice (a critical need)?
Would it be championing civility…