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August 2022
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August 2022
The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association
August 2022
Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 8th Judicial District
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Jul 27, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
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MSBA in Action
Road to Nowhere: A 2022 Minnesota legislative session recap
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Bryan Lake
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Jul 26, 2022
The wisdom of a balanced approach is evident in many areas of life. Unfortunately, at the state Capitol, a historic budget surplus was not enough to balance significant partisan differences.
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The lawyer as an inclusive leader
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Dr. Artika Tyner
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Jul 26, 2022
How can lawyers take intentional action for justice and equity? In Dr. Artika Tyner's latest book, she provides a pathway for lawyers to effect change by engaging in a process of self-reflection, grappling with unconscious biases, fostering innovation, and taking action for the betterment of society.
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Diversity and Inclusion
SPAC-tacular—The rise of SPACs and corresponding developments in securities litigation
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Bryce Riddle and Kyle Willems
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Jul 26, 2022
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are shell companies that raise capital in initial public offerings for the purpose of merging with or acquiring a privately held company. This article examines what SPACs are and discusses current legal trends that have arisen in the SPAC space.
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The three Cs of legal technology and ethics
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Kristi Paulson
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Jul 26, 2022
The evolving technology of the modern law office is rapidly redefining how and where we work. But while the habits and habitats of contemporary law practice have changed, the Rules of Professional Conduct and our obligations as lawyers under these rules have not. Let’s take a look at the three Cs of legal technology and ethics: competence, confidentiality and communication.
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Technology
Building a better bar admissions process
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Leanne Fuith
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Jul 26, 2022
A look at what the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners is doing in its two-year study of the bar exam—and what other jurisdictions are considering.
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Notes & Trends—August 2022
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Jul 25, 2022
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Who's your favorite fictional lawyer or law firm?
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Jul 25, 2022
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Colleague Corner
What critical infrastructure efforts can teach us about cyber resilience
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Mark Lanterman
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Jul 25, 2022
The possibility of an attack on critical infrastructure remains a major concern, and realistically, every sector is at heightened risk. What changes should be made to cybersecurity strategies, and how can an organization improve its security posture cost effectively and quickly?
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Technology
Due diligence on lawyers
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Susan Humiston
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Jul 25, 2022
“Disclosures” is the term we use to refer to disclosure of an attorney’s disciplinary history. In this column, Susan Humiston explains what disciplinary history is available to the public, and why it is a good idea for anyone hiring a lawyer to vet their lawyer using the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board.
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Professional Responsibility
MSBA in Action
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Jul 25, 2022
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President's Page: Renewing the wellness call to action
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Paul Peterson
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Jul 25, 2022
President Paul Peterson shares progress made on the Minnesota Supreme Court and United States District Court for the district of Minnesota's call to action on lawyer well-being. The “renewal” aspect of this year’s program reflects a re-examination and recommitment to wellness on the part of the profession following the impact of the pandemic and the shutdown.
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 3rd Judicial District
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Jul 25, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
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