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Consider a firm operations self-assessment

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Susan Humiston

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Jan 26, 2024

A few states have created practice self-assessments to help lawyers proactively create policies and procedures that enhance their ability to consistently meet their ethical obligations. Colorado has such a self-assessment, which is generously made available to the public.

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Professional Responsibility

A new year’s review: Cyber considerations for 2024

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Mark Lanterman

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Jan 26, 2024

Heading into 2024, it is wise for organizations to take stock of their security postures and set goals for the coming year. Whether it’s prompted by recently enacted requirements, or the knowledge of an ever-evolving threat landscape, a comprehensive cybersecurity review can help address gaps and inform subsequent assessments.

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Technology

ADHD in the legal profession: The quiet struggle

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Hannah Scheidecker

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Jan 26, 2024

Lawyers report being diagnosed with ADHD at a rate of 12.5 percent, a figure two and a half times greater than the general adult population. High achievers with ADHD are drawn to the legal profession because we thrive under pressure.

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Wellness

Colleague Corner: What’s the best gift you ever received?

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Jan 26, 2024

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Colleague Corner

Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2024

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Jan 26, 2024

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 4th Judicial District

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Jan 18, 2024

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Gov. Walz appoints Allison Whalen to fill 8th Judicial District vacancy

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Jan 09, 2024

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Allison Whalen as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District

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Jan 05, 2024

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Court of Appeals candidates

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Dec 18, 2023

The governor's merit selection panel announced that it is recommending three candidates from that applicant pool for consideration to fill the current vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

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MSBA in Action

Gov. Walz appoints Krista Marks to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy

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Dec 18, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Krista Marks as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 8th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Dec 14, 2023

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.

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MSBA in Action

Gov. Walz seeks applicants for vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection

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Dec 07, 2023

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection.

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MSBA in Action

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Dec 05, 2023

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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MSBA in Action

Put plain language in Minnesota’s court rules

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Ian Lewenstein

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Nov 30, 2023

Even the sclerotic federal government has slowly shuffled ahead of Minnesota in its dedication to washing court rules of legalese. I think that it’s time for Minnesota to follow suit.

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Courts
Legal Writing

Counselor at law: The privilege and burden of keeping secrets

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Paul M. Floyd

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Nov 30, 2023

Almost from the moment I passed the bar, family and friends began confiding in me regarding their legal problems.

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President's Page

Conducting a trust account self-assessment

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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Nov 30, 2023

Whether you handle your own trust account or supervise others who do all the heavy lifting, ensuring that this important task is completed consistently and correctly is always worth your time.

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Professional Responsibility

Biden issues ambitious executive order on AI

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Mark Lanterman

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Nov 30, 2023

Coming near the end of what was dubbed by many “the year of AI,” the order acknowledges both the risks and manifold benefits of AI technology, as well as the need for governance oversight to manage it as responsibly as possible.

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Technology

Notes & Trends – December 2023

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Nov 30, 2023

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UM law students meet the market

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Nov 30, 2023

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MSBA in Action

Minnesota’s newest attorneys sworn in

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Nov 30, 2023

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Consider a firm operations self-assessment (?)

Susan Humiston (?)

Jan 26, 2024

A new year’s review: Cyber considerations for 2024 (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Jan 26, 2024

ADHD in the legal profession: The quiet struggle (?)

Hannah Scheidecker (?)

Jan 26, 2024

Colleague Corner: What’s the best gift you ever received? (?)

Jan 26, 2024

Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2024 (?)

Jan 26, 2024

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 4th Judicial District (?)

Jan 18, 2024

Gov. Walz appoints Allison Whalen to fill 8th Judicial District vacancy (?)

Jan 09, 2024

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District (?)

Jan 05, 2024

Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Court of Appeals candidates (?)

Dec 18, 2023

Gov. Walz appoints Krista Marks to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy (?)

Dec 18, 2023

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 8th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz (?)

Dec 14, 2023

Gov. Walz seeks applicants for vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection (?)

Dec 07, 2023

Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz (?)

Dec 05, 2023

Put plain language in Minnesota’s court rules (?)

Ian Lewenstein (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Counselor at law: The privilege and burden of keeping secrets (?)

Paul M. Floyd (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Conducting a trust account self-assessment (?)

SUSAN HUMISTON (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Biden issues ambitious executive order on AI (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Notes & Trends – December 2023 (?)

Nov 30, 2023

UM law students meet the market (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Minnesota’s newest attorneys sworn in (?)

Nov 30, 2023

Consider a firm operations self-assessment

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Susan Humiston

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A new year’s review: Cyber considerations for 2024

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Mark Lanterman

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ADHD in the legal profession: The quiet struggle

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Hannah Scheidecker

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Colleague Corner: What’s the best gift you ever received?

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Notes & Trends – Jan/Feb 2024

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 4th Judicial District

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Gov. Walz appoints Allison Whalen to fill 8th Judicial District vacancy

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Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancy in the 10th Judicial District

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Governor’s merit selection panel recommends Court of Appeals candidates

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Gov. Walz appoints Krista Marks to fill 1st Judicial District vacancy

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 8th Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Gov. Walz seeks applicants for vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection

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Commission on Judicial Selection recommends 1st Judicial District candidates to Gov. Walz

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Put plain language in Minnesota’s court rules

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Ian Lewenstein

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Counselor at law: The privilege and burden of keeping secrets

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Paul M. Floyd

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Conducting a trust account self-assessment

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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Biden issues ambitious executive order on AI

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Mark Lanterman

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Notes & Trends – December 2023

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UM law students meet the market

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Minnesota’s newest attorneys sworn in

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