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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 2nd Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Feb 28, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
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Gov. Walz appoints Amber Brennan and Keala Ede to fill 4th Judicial District vacancies
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Feb 24, 2022
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced the appointments of Amber Brennan and Keala Ede as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 1st Judicial District
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Feb 23, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a new vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Gov. Walz appoints Stacey Sorensen to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy
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Feb 17, 2022
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Stacey Sorensen as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 4th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Feb 15, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz
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Feb 09, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
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Gov. Walz Appoints Thomas Christenson to Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals
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Feb 08, 2022
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Thomas Christenson to serve as a Judge on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
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What we’re working on
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JENNIFER THOMPSON
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Feb 01, 2022
As we cross the midway point in the 2021-2022 bar year, here’s an update on the MSBA’s policy work.
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Public discipline in 2021
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SUSAN HUMISTON
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Feb 01, 2022
The goal of public discipline is to protect the public, the legal profession, and the judicial system, and to deter further misconduct by the disciplined attorney and other attorneys.
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The Log4j vulnerability is rocking the cybersecurity world. Here’s why.
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Mark Lanterman
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Feb 01, 2022
Cybersecurity experts have been quick to acknowledge the immense danger this vulnerability poses for almost all organizations. There are many types of attacks that can be facilitated via this route, such as the installation of malware and ransomware attacks, making it an easy-to-use tool for cybercriminals.
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To answer the phone or not to answer the phone? Notes on clients and boundaries
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Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell
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Feb 01, 2022
Although maintaining professional boundaries is crucial for our own well-being, I’d like to offer an additional reason you should do so which I hope is also compelling: Professional boundaries are also a vital component in serving our clients well.
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Judicial discretion the John Grisham way
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Tom Vasaly
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Feb 01, 2022
The lead character in The Judge’s List is Lacy Stoltz, the director of the fictional Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. In real life, Tom Vasaly held a similar position as the former executive secretary of the Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards.
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ABA Equal Justice Conference coming to Minnesota
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Feb 01, 2022
The ABA’s Equal Justice Conference (EJC) is being held in Minnesota this year for the first time in over a decade. The EJC, which will convene in Minneapolis May 12-14, is the nation’s premier conference for legal services and pro bono issues.
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North Star Lawyer Certification Open
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Feb 01, 2022
Did you complete 50 hours or more of pro bono work in 2021? Would you like to be recognized for your work and show your commitment to pro bono in our communities? If so, the MSBA’s North Star Lawyer program is open for certification.
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2022 Time’s Up is here
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Feb 01, 2022
The 2022 Time’s Up Manual (formal title: A Manual of the Statutes of Limitations in Minnesota for Civil Litigators) was recently released by the MSBA Civil Litigation Section.
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Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2022
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Feb 01, 2022
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Gov. Walz announces upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals
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Feb 01, 2022
Gov. Tim Walz announced a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Gov. Walz appoints Christy Hormann to fill 3rd Judicial District vacancy
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Jan 25, 2022
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Christy Hormann as district court judge in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Committee issues interim report on the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project
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Jan 24, 2022
At the end of December 2021, the Standing Committee for the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project issued the Interim Report and Recommendations to the Minnesota Supreme Court required by the Order Implementing the Legal Paraprofessional Pilot Project.
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Letter to the editor: Leanne Fuith's "Is there a better way to admit lawyers?"
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Jan 21, 2022
I was disheartened by Leanne Fuith’s article disparaging the validity of the bar exam. While some of her points such as adequately testing the ability for real life application and practice are important - that's not really something you can ever adequately test with any licensing exam whether it be law, nursing, medical, etc.
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