FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2024 Contact: Claire Lancaster claire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancies in the First Judicial District [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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MDJA law clerks host FBA admission ceremony
On Tuesday, May 7, the Minnesota District Judges Association (MDJA) Law Clerk Committee hosted a law clerk admission ceremony to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. The ceremony created an opportunity for all current district and
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By Sarah Soucie Eyberg
The expectation is that you will respond to text messages from partners within 30 seconds.”
I was stunned, sitting in my three-month review at the first “real” lawyer job I had ever had. The partners had
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About six months ago, I signed up for a mentor/mentee program with the American Society of International Law (ASIL). I was fortunate enough to work in The Hague, Netherlands at the International Criminal Court when I
New personal leave continuance: ethics considerations
BY SUSAN M. HUMISTON
On September 1, 2024, the Minnesota General Rules of Practice will add a new Rule 18 that covers presumptive continuances in many civil cases based upon certain personal circumstances.* (The new rule, which will be subject
If you could have dinner with any historical or fictional legal figure, who would it be and why?
Curt Trisko
Curt Trisko is a member at Cozen O’Connor with a practice focusing primarily on real estate.
Robespierre. First and foremost, I am sure he would take me to a better restaurant than someone like Atticus Finch or Chief
2024 Minnesota legislative recap
MSBA priorities fare well in difficult environment
By Bryan Lake
After passing large budget increases and a seemingly endless list of major policy changes in 2023, state lawmakers returned to St. Paul in February for the second year of the
Learning from the UnitedHealth Group hack
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
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