August 2023

The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

August 2023

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Public access, private lives

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Michael P. Boulette, Seungwon R. Chung, and Abby N. Sunberg

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Aug 02, 2023

In Minnesota most divorce records are public documents, accessible to anyone with an internet connection. That’s a problem.

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Divorce
Courts

Notes & Trends – August 2023

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Aug 02, 2023

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Notes & Trends

Minnesota reforms law to ban (almost) all noncompete agreements

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George H. Singer

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Aug 02, 2023

This year Minnesota became the first state in 100 years to ban the widely used but controversial agreements.

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Employment Law

Minnesota endorses nonsolicitation agreements

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V. John Ella

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Aug 02, 2023

With noncompetes a thing of the past, time to get familiar with nonsolicitation agreements.

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Employment Law

MEPA at 50

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MICHAEL DAMASCO

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Aug 02, 2023

Refocusing the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act through an environmental justice lens

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Environment and Natural Resources Law

Prosecuting War Crimes in Ukraine

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ELLEN J. KENNEDY

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Aug 02, 2023

The worst crimes in the world are known as the four core international crimes: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. Although these terms are used widely in the news, especially in reference to crimes occurring in today’s war in Ukraine, distinctions between them are not widely known.

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Unprofessional relationships with clients

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SUSAN HUMISTON

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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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Professional Responsibility

CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing

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Mark Lanterman

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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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Technology

Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition

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Sarah Soucie Eyberg

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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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Wellness

Thanks to our outgoing certification board members!

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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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MSBA in Action
Certification

Needing help with legal tech?

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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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MSBA in Action

Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No

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Paul Floyd

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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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August 2023

The official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

August 2023

Public access, private lives (?)

Michael P. Boulette, Seungwon R. Chung, and Abby N. Sunberg (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Notes & Trends – August 2023 (?)

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Aug 02, 2023

Minnesota reforms law to ban (almost) all noncompete agreements (?)

George H. Singer (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Minnesota endorses nonsolicitation agreements (?)

V. John Ella (?)

Aug 02, 2023

MEPA at 50 (?)

MICHAEL DAMASCO (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Prosecuting War Crimes in Ukraine (?)

ELLEN J. KENNEDY (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Unprofessional relationships with clients (?)

SUSAN HUMISTON (?)

Aug 02, 2023

CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing (?)

Mark Lanterman (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition (?)

Sarah Soucie Eyberg (?)

Aug 02, 2023

Thanks to our outgoing certification board members! (?)

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Aug 02, 2023

Needing help with legal tech? (?)

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Aug 02, 2023

Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No (?)

Paul Floyd (?)

Aug 02, 2023

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Public access, private lives

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Michael P. Boulette, Seungwon R. Chung, and Abby N. Sunberg

(?)

Notes & Trends – August 2023

(?)

Minnesota reforms law to ban (almost) all noncompete agreements

(?)

George H. Singer

(?)

Minnesota endorses nonsolicitation agreements

(?)

V. John Ella

(?)

MEPA at 50

(?)

MICHAEL DAMASCO

(?)

Prosecuting War Crimes in Ukraine

(?)

ELLEN J. KENNEDY

(?)

Unprofessional relationships with clients

(?)

SUSAN HUMISTON

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CISO beware: Cyber accountability is changing

(?)

Mark Lanterman

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Wellness: Navigating chronic pain, Lawyers’ edition

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Sarah Soucie Eyberg

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Thanks to our outgoing certification board members!

(?)

Needing help with legal tech?

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Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No

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Paul Floyd

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