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Deepfakes, AI, and digital evidence
Mark Lanterman
Oct 13, 2023
With the ever-expanding prevalence of artificial intelligence, I’m sure that most of us have seen at least a few types of “deepfakes.” Elvis Presley singing the latest top hits. Albert Einstein answering viewers’ questions about life.
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Notes & Trends – August 2023
Aug 02, 2023
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Unprofessional relationships with clients
SUSAN HUMISTON
Aug 02, 2023
Recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended a family law lawyer for engaging in explicit sexual conversations with a client he was representing in a divorce. This case is certainly a cautionary tale and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some important ethical reminders.
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CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing
Mark Lanterman
Aug 02, 2023
Each July, organizations are encouraged to remind employees and management about preparing for a particularly pernicious type of cyber threat. As part of Ransomware Awareness Month, many organizations take stock of their current defenses and reiterate to their teams that acting cautiously on the internet is not to be taken lightly.
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Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition
Sarah Soucie Eyberg
Aug 02, 2023
Chronic pain poses unique challenges for lawyer wellbeing, affecting both the attorney’s personal and professional lives. It is crucial for attorneys to recognize the impact of chronic pain and take proactive steps to address it.
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Thanks to our outgoing certification board members!
Aug 02, 2023
This year, five board members stepped down after years of service. We are grateful for the time and expertise these individuals have shared to help shape the MSBA Certification designation into what it is today.
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Needing help with legal tech?
Aug 02, 2023
With the quick-changing pace of the technology around us, it can be difficult to keep up. If you need assistance navigating any of MSBA’s online services, we’re here to help.
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Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No
Paul Floyd
Aug 02, 2023
Mastering the art of saying Yes and No as a lawyer requires self-awareness, discernment, and the courage to prioritize our own well-being.
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Gov. Walz appoints Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to Minnesota Court of Appeals
Jul 24, 2023
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Gov. Walz appoints Nicole Hopps to fill 6th Judicial District vacancy
Jul 20, 2023
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Nicole Hopps as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
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Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Court of Appeals candidates
Jul 19, 2023
The governor's merit selection panel announced that it is recommending six candidates for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson, who both serve in an at-large capacity.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals candidates to Gov. Walz
Jul 13, 2023
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
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Understanding the stages of brief
Cassandra Jacobsen & Finn Jacobsen
Jul 05, 2023
Like so many, we spent a significant portion of the covid pandemic working remotely from our one-and-a-half-story home in south Minneapolis, utilizing whatever space we had available as an office. Although we are grateful for that time, we grew far too familiar with each other’s work idiosyncrasies (read: bad habits).
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ChatGPT: The human element
Mark Lanterman
Jul 05, 2023
ChatGPT is continuing to make headlines. It seems like the talk surrounding AI is continuing to evolve as well.
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Hot topics in legal ethics
Susan Humiston
Jul 05, 2023
What is happening around the country in the world of legal ethics? “A lot” is the short answer. For this month’s column, I thought you might enjoy a brief discussion of some current hot topics.
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If you could time-travel and spend a year in some other place and time, when and where would you choose?
Jul 05, 2023
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Who’s the boss?
Paul Floyd
Jul 05, 2023
As I begin my presidency of the Minnesota State Bar Association, I’ve received a number of much-appreciated kind wishes from friends, colleagues, students, and clients.
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Coming back to the bar
Jul 05, 2023
Change was in the air throughout the 2023 MSBA Convention, which took place at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center in Minneapolis June 21-22.
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Congratulations, Becker Award winners!
Jul 05, 2023
Nominated by their peers and then selected by a group of volunteers from the Access to Justice Committee, the following individuals have been recognized in the four major award areas.
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Notes & Trends – July 2023
Jul 05, 2023
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