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The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

October 2022


Courtrooms without borders
Mike Mosedale
Oct 04, 2022
Remote court proceedings are here to stay. What does that mean for lawyers, clients, and courts? What is gained? What is lost?
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Remote pro bono work changes the game
Sarah Etheridge
Oct 04, 2022
Three veteran attorneys share advice on building client bonds virtually.
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Rural Minnesota needs pro bono lawyers. It’s easier than ever to help.
Daniel Morris
Oct 04, 2022
This pivot to technology has increased capacity for legal aid and expanded the way pro bono work can be done.
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A ‘bright-line’ rule: You will pay for violating bankruptcy stay
George H. Singer
Oct 04, 2022
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently established a “bright-line rule” in a case of first impression: If the debtor is named as a defendant in a prepetition lawsuit, the automatic stay operates to halt further proceedings.
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How FAR can covid-19 be claimed as an excusable delay for federal contractors?
Rachel Lantz
Oct 04, 2022
This article was the 2022 winner of the MSBA Construction Law Section’s annual writing contest.
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  • Construction Law
Make time for pro bono. You won’t be sorry.
Paul D. Peterson
Oct 04, 2022
If we all could up our pro bono game just a little—and get a larger percentage of lawyers volunteering—we will be amazed at the results.
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Ethics news from around the country
Susan Humiston
Oct 04, 2022
The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility recently attended the National Organization of Bar Counsel annual conference. Reporting back, here is what is happening around the country in the area of attorney ethics.
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  • Professional Responsibility
Social engineering or computer fraud? In cyber insurance, the difference matters
Mark Lanterman
Oct 04, 2022
Many organizations view cyber-insurance policies as a final line of defense against the risks associated with cybercrime. Given the potential for damages, and the prevalence of cyberattacks, cyber-insurance policies are increasingly common.
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  • Technology
Colleague Corner: What tips/advice would you have for a 1L who’s just getting started this fall?
Oct 04, 2022
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Report: Task force proposes MSBA bylaw changes
Oct 04, 2022
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  • MSBA in Action
New Lawyer of the Year
Oct 04, 2022
The MSBA New Lawyers Section has awarded Abou B. Amara, Jr. the 2022 Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year Award.
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Available now: Legal tech one-on-one sessions
Oct 04, 2022
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Help us update PracticeLaw
Oct 04, 2022
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Notes & Trends—October 2022
Oct 04, 2022
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