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Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/

May 22
Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist Letter

Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist Letter

You have to be one big fan of a company or product to establish a World {What-You-Cannot-Live-Without} Day. Well, a sticky situation with the well-known hazelnut spread Nutella may have you rethinking your public affection. Back in…
May 21
A Question, a Funny and a Curiosity: Three Things Coming from a Trip to New York City

A Question, a Funny and a Curiosity: Three Things Coming from a Trip to New York City

First, the curiosity, when you see a gaggle of characters and then notice they all have “tip purses” in some form with their respective costumes, beware. In a visit with a media company in Times Square (Viacom specifically) we had…
May 19
The Most Famous Bottle Design, Forever?

The Most Famous Bottle Design, Forever?

Coca-Cola settled on its famous contour bottle design almost 100 years ago, in 1916, after several years of trials with other far less distinctive shapes (at least under today’s standards): Federal trademark registration data confirms…

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Minnesota Workers Compensation…

Minnesota Workers Compensation Secrets from a Former Insurance Company Attorney

Discusses Minnesota workers compensation benefit issues, including wage loss, notice of intent to discontinue, rehabilitation and permanent partial disability. By Thomas Atkinson.

http://mnworkcompsecrets.blogspot.com/

May 13
Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Every week at Atkinson Law Office and Minnesota Disability we receive notices that our clients are scheduled for independent medical examinations, "IME". We send notices out to our clients advising them that the IME is usually a…
Apr 21
I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

You have a lot of choices out on the internet for a lawyer to assist you with your Minnesota workers' compensation injury. I believe that you need an attorney who limits his/her practice to workers compensation. Ask yourself…
Apr 10
I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

Minnesota does not allow workers compensation attorneys to call themselves "experts". However, there are vast differences in the quality and experience of Minnesota workers compensation lawyers for hire throughout our state. Some…

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Minnesota Litigator

Covers legal developments for civil litigators in Minnesota. By Seth Leventhal.

http://www.minnesota-litigator.com/

Nov 26
The Wide Range of Lives of Civil Litigator

The Wide Range of Lives of Civil Litigator

If you are a law student or are thinking about being one, you are probably thinking that you will need to choose between a criminal practice or a civil practice, either public interest/non-profit work, a government job, academia, or a ……
Nov 23
Is It Foreseeable That Falling Asleep While Driving Can Result In a Car Accident?

Is It Foreseeable That Falling Asleep While Driving Can Result In a Car Accident?

Scott Finnegan was a registered nurse with sleep deprivation and depression for which he sought medical treatment and was prescribed Celexa and Trazodone, both of which warn that people need to be “careful if you drive or do anything that…
Nov 22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

TIME TO GOBBLE (for meat-eating Americans (not so much for turkeys)). According to the “Minnesota Turkey” website, “Per capita consumption of turkey is approximately 18 pounds per year per person.” Happy Thanksgiving and Happy…

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Minnesota Lawyer Blog

Minnesota Lawyer Magazine's Blog, featuring Minnesota Legal News.

http://minnlawyer.blogspot.com/

Nov 21
Is due process what looks bad?

Is due process what looks bad?

Those of you who are following news of judicial elections in other states may be interested to know that the U.S. Supreme Court last Friday accepted certiorari in the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, which I discussed here. The…
Nov 21
Looking for a few (really) good attorney

Looking for a few (really) good attorney

Minnesota Lawyer is currently soliciting nominations for its annual "Attorneys of the Year" award. If you know of someone who had a really good year (or did a lot of good this year, for that matter), let us know about it. Click here for more…
Nov 21
Civil right to counsel a hot topic in today's economy

Civil right to counsel a hot topic in today's economy

I attended a CLE yesterday where a Hennepin County judicial law clerk discussed the fact that more and more parties are choosing to represent themselves in court proceedings.

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Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/

May 18
Umbrella Umbrage

Umbrella Umbrage

A few days ago, Mr. Gillette posted about a sort of strange photograph taken of a Marine holding an umbrella for President Obama during an outdoor press conference. Mr. Gillette mused:[T]he first thing I thought when I saw the picture was,…
May 17
Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

I randomly stumbled across a very interesting and readable old (1999) article written by Judge Patrick Shiltz entitled, "On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession."It's long, and somewhat…
May 16
I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a story about President Obama vowing to take action regarding the IRS and protecting diplomats. This picture accompanies the story and taken by Charles Dharapak for the AP.I don't want to stir up…

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Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

Information and commentary on a variety of legal and business topics. From the Minnesota law firm of Hellmuth and Johnson, PLLC and The Business Building Network.

http://www.hjlawfirm.com/newsroom/podcasts.php

Oct 19
FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

Attorney Rachel Rosen discusses the Freedom of Information Act - how it might be utilized in light of the Minnesota 35W bridge collapse, and how businesses can use requested information for competitive advantage.
Oct 12
Home Mortgage Financing

Home Mortgage Financing

Attorney Nancy Polomis discusses home financing with other industry professionals in this BATC/Parade of Homes Radio Hour segment.
Oct 11
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Non-traditional couples face unique challenges in terms of sharing and protecting assets, especially in the event of a breakup or death of a domestic partner. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Timothy Davis discusses key estate and tax planning…

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Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, breath testing, and field sobriety tests in Minnesota. By Charles A. Ramsay & Associates, PLLC.

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/

May 20
Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Last week a man was arrested by Woodbury, Minnesota police on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). Once at the Washington County jail, the officer asked the man to provide a urine sample. The man urinated in a urine collection bottle…
May 14
NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05

NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05

Today, as reported in the Star Tribune, the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) made the entirely expected announcement that they are recommending the legal limit be reduced from .08 (where it is now) to .05. This is in keeping with recent…
May 14
Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 2013 Annual DWI Defense CLE – June 14, 2013 Recognized as the top DWI CLE in Minnesota Featuring Prominent Local and Nationally Recognized DWI Attorneys *** Recently Added *** Panel Discussion on…

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Minnesota Divorce & Family Law…

Minnesota Divorce & Family Law Blog

Feature information and updates on Minnesota divorce and family law issues. By the Brown Law Offices.

http://www.mnfamilylawblog.com/

Jun 25
Gambling, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Use, Cheating & Dissipating: Fault In A No-Fault Divorce State

Gambling, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Use, Cheating & Dissipating: Fault In A No-Fault Divorce State

The lawyers with Thyden, Gross & Callahan, LLP, authors of the Maryland Divorce Legal Crier, recently published an article entitled “Putting the Fault Back into No-Fault Divorce.” They point out that despite the fact that several state
Jun 14
How Are Businesses Valued And Divided As Part Of A Divorce In Minnesota?

How Are Businesses Valued And Divided As Part Of A Divorce In Minnesota?

Many of our current and former clients are entrepreneurs – owners of small businesses, including restaurants, hair salons, trucking entities, vending services, auto repair shops, construction companies and web design firms.
Jun 11
Podcast: Establishing Physical & Legal Custody Under Minnesota’s Best Interest Standard

Podcast: Establishing Physical & Legal Custody Under Minnesota’s Best Interest Standard

In this edition of The Family Law Show, we offer an overview of the standards Minnesota judges use in determining the physical and legal custody of children. Custody is an emotionally-charged issue, with a lot of uncertainty for parents and…

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Comp Wonk

Covers Minnesota workers compensation issues. By the Law Office of Thomas Mottaz.

http://compwonk.com

Jan 18
Be Aware of Social Media

Be Aware of Social Media

As the Internet expands and social media becomes ever more popular, insurance companies and their investigators and attorneys are often turning to Facebook and other internet venues to help defend against injured workers’ claims.…
Dec 17
The Workers’ Compensation Insurer has Stopped my Chiropractic Treatment for my Work Injury, but my Chiropractor Continues to Recommend Further Treatment. What are my Options to get More Treatment?

The Workers’ Compensation Insurer has Stopped my Chiropractic Treatment for my Work Injury, but my Chiropractor Continues to Recommend Further Treatment. What are my Options to get More Treatment?

After an injury, the employer and insurer are required to pay for all reasonable, necessary and causally related medical treatment. However, there are limits to the duration and frequency of certain treatments that you can receive. One…
Dec 5
Does an Employer have to Purchase or have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Does an Employer have to Purchase or have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Most employers in Minnesota are required to have Minnesota Workers’ Compensation insurance, or for some companies, be self-insured. There are certain limited situations where an employer may not need to have coverage, however, in most…

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Within the Scope

Covers administrative law and the public sector. By E.L. Lipman.

http://withinthescope.blogspot.com/

Dec 19
Zivotofsky v. Clinton: The Little Case that Raises Big Constitutional Question

Zivotofsky v. Clinton: The Little Case that Raises Big Constitutional Question

Early in November, Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., the Justice Department’s top lawyer, made a very consequential speech about foreign policy and the separation of powers. It also is a speech that nearly no one has ever heard.
Feb 26
A Few Moments With Harvey Mackay, The Indispensable Man

A Few Moments With Harvey Mackay, The Indispensable Man

Yesterday, I took a few moments out of a busy day to attend a book-signing. The event centered on the release of Harvey Mackay’s latest title, Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door.
Feb 21
Moving Toward the Right Procurement Agenda – For Congress and For U

Moving Toward the Right Procurement Agenda – For Congress and For U

Steven L. Schooner, Associate Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Government Procurement Law Program at George Washington University, recently posted to the Social Science Research Network a chapter from a forthcoming book: “Framing a…

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Meuser & Associates, P.A.,…

Meuser & Associates, P.A., Minnesota Workers' Compensation Blog

Covers workers' compensation law in Minnesota.

http://meuserlaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 25
PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability Age and Service Limitation

PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability Age and Service Limitation

I met with a firefighter recently who had just had her 55th birthday. Over the last few years, she had been having increasing difficulty performing her normal firefighting duties due to the worsening effects of several on-duty injuries she…
Feb 18
Pain and Suffering and MN Workers' Compensation

Pain and Suffering and MN Workers' Compensation

How much will my employer have to pay me for the pain and suffering I’ve had to endure because of my work injury? Nothing, unfortunately. While Minnesota workers’ compensation provides a variety of benefits, including…
Feb 11
What is a Stipulation Status Conference? MN Workers' Compensation Proceeding

What is a Stipulation Status Conference? MN Workers' Compensation Proceeding

My workers’ compensation case settled. I received Notice of a Stipulation Status Conference from the Office of Administrative Hearings. What is this? A Stipulation Status Conference is an informal conference scheduled by the…

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Legal Muse

For businesses and individuals who listen to their muses to create. By Kenneth L. Kunkle.

http://legal-muse.com/

Nov 13
France – Where Everyone Has the Right to Privacy

France – Where Everyone Has the Right to Privacy

Article 9 of the French Civil Code provides that: “everyone has the right to privacy.”
Oct 12
Why I Oppose Amending the MN Constitution for Voter ID.

Why I Oppose Amending the MN Constitution for Voter ID.

As an attorney, I feel compelled to speak up concerning the proposed Voter Identification Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. Putting aside the partisan political aspects of the issue for a moment, this is a bad idea. Simple ideas…
Oct 10
Of Flesh Eaters and Copyright

Of Flesh Eaters and Copyright

Have you ever seen Night of the Flesh Eaters? Probably, though you probably know it as the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead. Now ask yourself why have you seen it (besides it being a fun little romp about zombies) – because it…

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epilawg

Provides insight for planning the resolution of your own story through thoughtful estate planning.

http://epilawg.com/

May 22
Domestic Asset Protection Trust

Domestic Asset Protection Trust

Often, clients ask if there is way to shelter their assets from creditors. In Minnesota, the short answer is: no. However, in a handful of states, there is a trust that could allow for someone [...]Domestic Asset Protection Trusts is a post…
May 20
5 Quick Tips for Trustees on Upholding Fiduciary Duties & Avoiding Conflict

5 Quick Tips for Trustees on Upholding Fiduciary Duties & Avoiding Conflict

Serving as a trustee is not to be taken lightly. This is because in the context of trusts and estates, a fiduciary relationship exists between the trustee (a/k/a fiduciary) who holds and keeps a property [...]5 Quick Tips for Trustees on…
May 14
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998 It has been 15 years since Ol’ Blue Eyes passed away at the age of 82. Frank Sinatra’s legacy lives on and needs little introduction. Famous for his [...]Frank Sinatra is a post from: Epilawg

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Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family law, estate planning, and probate in Minnesota. By Jennifer R. Lewis Kannegieter.

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 16
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

Buying a house can be an exciting, and overwhelming, time. For couples purchasing real estate there are some legal consequences they should be aware of. All too often these consequences are not considered until the relationship…
May 9
Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

One of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the…
May 5
Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship,…

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Minnesota Labor & Employment Law…

Minnesota Labor & Employment Law Blog

Provides legal news for Minnesota employers. By Abrams & Schmidt.

http://www.minnesotalaboremploymentlawblog.com/

May 10
SUBWAY Restaurants Pay Right!

SUBWAY Restaurants Pay Right!

SUBWAY Restaurants “Eat Fresh!” slogan may need to be changed to “Pay Right.” This week the U.S. DOL - Wage and Hour Division announced it is partnering with the national SUBWAY headquarters for the purpose of…
May 8
Video Interview: What Employers Can Learn from Ann Curry's Departure from The Today Show

Video Interview: What Employers Can Learn from Ann Curry's Departure from The Today Show

Following up on my recent post on the issue of workplace blogging, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN TV regarding Ann Curry's departure from The Today Show. In the interview, I explain the hostile environment she…
May 6
Bullying in the Workplace: All Eyes on NBC

Bullying in the Workplace: All Eyes on NBC

The media storm continues about the bullying suffered by former NBC Today show host, Ann Curry, at the hands of fellow co-workers and producers of the morning television show. It sounds as if there was a conspiracy to oust her, or in the…

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Minnesota Divorce and Family Law

Covers parenting, alimony, child support, divorce and more. By Gerald O. Williams.

http://www.minnesotadivorceblog.com/

Aug 20
Developments in Gay Divorce in Minnesota

Developments in Gay Divorce in Minnesota

The latest development in gay divorce in Minnesota happened in probate court. On August 1, a Hennepin County District Court judge upheld a probate court referee's ruling that a surviving partner of a same-sex marriage was entitled to…
May 22
College Expenses and Divorce

College Expenses and Divorce

In a divorce, the Minnesota courts cannot impose on a parent the obligation to pay for college. This is because Minnesota family law does not govern children who have reached majority. The family court will not interfere with the…
Apr 1
Divorce, and a House with No Equity (or Negative Equity)

Divorce, and a House with No Equity (or Negative Equity)

Six to ten years ago, nearly every divorce in which the couple owned a house provided the couple some equity value to divide. The house was an asset, and the spouses could sell the house, and divide the proceeds; or one of the spouses would…

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MN Criminal Defense Blog

Covers basic civil rights and legal defenses in the state of Minnesota. By Appelman Law Firm, LLC.

http://blog.aacriminallaw.com/

May 21
McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right

McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right

In part 2 of their series on the implications of Missouri v. McNeely, which has the potential to affect DUI laws across the nation, Criminal Defense attorneys Stacy Kaye and Geoffrey R. Saltzstein discuss the role of the…
May 20
Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday

Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday

Authorities in Minnesota will begin their annual two-week “Click it or Ticket” campaign on Monday, which targets unbelted drivers across the state. Although more people may be opting for public transportation now that Minnesota…
May 17
Criminal Sexual Conduct Part 2: How to Register as a Predatory Offender in Minnesota

Criminal Sexual Conduct Part 2: How to Register as a Predatory Offender in Minnesota

Over the last few months, we have seen an influx of questions about the offenses, penalties and potential ramifications of being convicted of a sex crime in Minnesota. We decided to conduct a three-part series to answer some of the most…

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Aviation Law Discussions

Covers aviation law, safety and security. By Reigel & Associates Ltd.

http://www.aerolegalservices.com/AviationLawDiscussions.shtml

May 3
Deadline Approaches For Part 121 Pilots To Have ATP And 1st Class Medical Certificate

Deadline Approaches For Part 121 Pilots To Have ATP And 1st Class Medical Certificate

As you may know, when Congress passed the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Extension Act of 2010, Public Law (P.L.) 111-216, it imposed an August 2, 2013 deadline upon Part 121 pilot flightcrew members by which time…
Apr 1
When Aircraft Go Bump On The Ramp

When Aircraft Go Bump On The Ramp

Ever wonder what your obligations might be if you accidentally taxi your aircraft into another aircraft on the ramp? Can you just inspect the damage to your aircraft, decide it looks OK and then go flying? And if you do, what will the FAA…
Feb 1
Is A Safety Pilot Acting As A Second In Command? Not Necessarily.

Is A Safety Pilot Acting As A Second In Command? Not Necessarily.

If you are an instrument rated pilot, you know that you have to be "current" in order to legally exercise the privileges of the instrument rating as pilot in command. Specifically, in order to act as pilot in command of an instrument flight…

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Minnesota Estate Law

Covers Minnesota estate planning and probate. By Vest & Johnson.

http://mnestatelaw.com

May 4
Use Tax Refunds to Get New Busine

Use Tax Refunds to Get New Busine

Many clients delay estate planning because they lack liquid funds to pay for it. Yet, right now, millions of Americans are receiving their tax refunds. There is a marketing opportunity here for the savvy estate planning attorney. Consider…
Aug 9
New Hennepin County probate referees announced

New Hennepin County probate referees announced

Hennepin County has announced the addition of two part-time probate referees to replace Bruce Kruger, who has retired. Rumors of these appointments have circulated for a while now, but the official announcement came last week (see text…
Jul 15
Referee Kruger is retiring from Hennepin County’s probate court

Referee Kruger is retiring from Hennepin County’s probate court

After 20 years on the bench as one of Hennepin County’s probate referees, Bruce Kruger is retiring. Today, the court sent an announcement of his upcoming retirement party for attorneys and colleagues. The party is scheduled for July 30th…

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Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog

May 22
Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
May 18
Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
May 17
Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

The much-publicized Minnesota drunk driving crackdown, which took place last weekend, was a great success according to state officials with the Department of Public Safety. The agency trumpeted its accomplishment after the massive law…

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Always Family Center

Covers Minnesota family conflict and divorce issues. By Carl Arnold.

http://alwaysfamilycenter.com

May 15
Same-Sex Couples Understand the Importance of Marriage…and Can Now Marry in Minnesota

Same-Sex Couples Understand the Importance of Marriage…and Can Now Marry in Minnesota

Phew! Same Sex Marriage is finally the Law of the Land in Minnesota!! Families are (and should be!) celebrating, because on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed Gay Marriage into Minnesota law. I am an attorney and…
May 8
Same-Sex Marriage Close to Reality in Minnesota

Same-Sex Marriage Close to Reality in Minnesota

Well, thank goodness, we appear to be very near the end of this battle for equality and social justice when it comes to same-sex marriage. As I blogged about previously: When Republicans pushed to amend the Minnesota Constitution to ban…
Apr 29
Daisy Camp – next divorce education retreat scheduled for May 18th, 2013

Daisy Camp – next divorce education retreat scheduled for May 18th, 2013

Heads up! Mark your calendars…the next Daisy Camp day retreat (a divorce education retreat) is scheduled for May 18th, 2013. From the Daisy Camp Website: “Leave your tent at home. There are no sleeping bags,…

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Minnesota Family Law Blog

Covers divorce, alimony, and child support issues. By Mankato Family Law.

http://mankatolawblog.com/

May 6
Social Security Benefits And Minnesota Divorce

Social Security Benefits And Minnesota Divorce

Ex-s With Benefits: Collecting social security benefits after a Minnesota divorce Did you know that if you are divorced, you may be able to collect social security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s payment record? You can be…
Apr 19
Divorce and Domestic Abuse In Minnesota

Divorce and Domestic Abuse In Minnesota

Domestic Abuse and Divorce in Minnesota Victims of domestic violence have many difficulties on their plate at any given time: dealing with the physical effects of abuse, seeking help with mental trauma, and finding a positive…
Mar 10
Brendan Fraser Broke Due To Alimony?

Brendan Fraser Broke Due To Alimony?

Brendan Fraser Broke? It looks like it just might be that America’s favorite frozen caveman, Brendan Fraser, might very well be broke do to his family law situation. According to reports (and yes I’ll be the first to admit that…

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Nonprofit and Exempt Organization…

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization Blog

Focused on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on federal tax and Minnesota nonprofit legal issues. By Robertson Law Office.

http://www.robertsonlawofficellc.com/Blog/

May 16
IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

Now that the TIGTA report is out, I wanted to follow up on my previous rant (yes, still ranting) about the IRS-Tea Party nonsense. First, just to be clear – I think the IRS mucked it up. They should not have chosen the terms that…
May 13
IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

Perhaps it is just my overall frustration with media’s over dramatization of so much of the news. Perhaps it is my admitted lack of sympathy for a political philosophy with which I have great difficulty finding common…
May 13
Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider

Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider

As an attorney who works primarily with start-up and small nonprofit organizations, I am very familiar with the reality that someone on the inside is often funding some (or all) of the activities of the organization in the early days. …

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Minnesota Family Law Blog

Covers family law issues and events in Minnesota. By Heimerl & Lammers.

http://minnesotafamilylawblog.com/

May 16
Family Law Impacts of the Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

Family Law Impacts of the Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

The legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota has been a hot topic around the state and on this blog over the past few days. We’ve talked about the celebration surrounding the passage of the bill, and we’ve looked at a…
May 15
A History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United State

A History of Same-Sex Marriage in the United State

May 14th, 2013 will forever be remembered as the day Minnesota became just the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Although the law won’t go into effect until August 1, the bill’s passage means many new changes are on…
May 14
Minnesota Will Legalize Gay Marriage Tuesday

Minnesota Will Legalize Gay Marriage Tuesday

Minnesota will become just the 12th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriages when Governor Mark Dayton signs the bill Tuesday. Supporters of the bill gathered at the capital Monday to celebrate the vote making its way through the…

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Minnesota Criminal Defense Law…

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers DWIs, prostitution, and drug charges. By Appelman Law Firm, LLC.

http://blog.aacriminallaw.com/

May 22
Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance

Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance

Minnesota legislators are considering adopting a bill that would restrict public access to juvenile delinquency records, except in cases where the juvenile committed a violent crime or was charged as an adult. The bill received strong support…
May 21
McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right

McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right

In part 2 of their series on the implications of Missouri v. McNeely, which has the potential to affect DUI laws across the nation, Criminal Defense attorneys Stacy Kaye and Geoffrey R. Saltzstein discuss the role of the…
May 20
Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday

Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday

Authorities in Minnesota will begin their annual two-week “Click it or Ticket” campaign on Monday, which targets unbelted drivers across the state. Although more people may be opting for public transportation now that Minnesota…

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Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

Provides immigration law and criminal law information in Spanish. By Tamara Caban-Ramirez.

http://bilingualmnattorney.wordpress.com

Apr 3
EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a nicaragüenses. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá…
Apr 3
EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a hondureños. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá sus…
Jan 2
2012 in review

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 9,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of…

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Minnesota Social Security…

Minnesota Social Security Disability Secrets

Discusses social security disability benefits for injured and disabled Minnesotans. By Thomas Atkinson.

http://mnsocialsecuritydisabilitysecrets.blogspot.com/

Feb 19
How Do I Testify At My Social Security Disability Hearing?

How Do I Testify At My Social Security Disability Hearing?

In short; truthfully! This is probably your last chance to convince a office of disability and review (ODAR) judge that you are able to perform sustained gainful employment. This is not the time to be too proud or boastful due to…
Aug 15
How Long Must I Wait For My Social Security Disability Decision?

How Long Must I Wait For My Social Security Disability Decision?

In 95% of all social security disability claims, benefits can be awarded in one of three phases of the application process; Initial Application, Reconsideration or ODAR (Office of Decision And Revie
Jan 14
Social Security Disability Appeals Process Changed

Social Security Disability Appeals Process Changed

Following a new ruling, a claimant can no longer file an appeal with the Appeals Council and file a new claim at the same time. The new ruling

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Minnesota Workers Compensation…

Minnesota Workers Compensation Advocate

By Heimerl & Lammers.

http://minnesotaworkerscompensationadvocate.com/

Apr 16
Kansas City Chiefs Win Big Workers’ Compensation Ruling

Kansas City Chiefs Win Big Workers’ Compensation Ruling

A federal judge has upheld a 2012 ruling that stated any Kansas City Chiefs football player that wanted to file for workers’ compensation benefits needed to file in the state of Missouri. Workers’ compensation claims from former…
Apr 15
Paid Sick Leave May Lower Workers’ Compensation Claim

Paid Sick Leave May Lower Workers’ Compensation Claim

A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that employees who have the ability to take paid sick leave were 28 percent less likely to be injured on the job than people who can’t take paid sick leave. The study,…
Apr 9
Appeals Panel Cites Exception in Workers’ Compensation Reversal

Appeals Panel Cites Exception in Workers’ Compensation Reversal

A Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel recently ruled that an on-call employee was an exception to the “coming and going rule”, meaning that the employee was eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits.…

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Minneapolis Criminal Law News

Covers Minnesota criminal law topics. By Thomas Gallagher.

http://minneapoliscriminallawyer.liberty-lawyer.com

Jan 9
Thomas Gallagher Elected President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice.

Thomas Gallagher Elected President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice.

Thomas Gallagher was elected President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice by a unanimous vote of its members on January 8, 2011. The Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is the oldest association of criminal defense…
Jun 25
Countermeasures at a DWI Stop: the Party Question

Countermeasures at a DWI Stop: the Party Question

Is it a crime to drink and drive? Of course it is not. But there are people out there – like MADD people – who appear hellbent upon changing the laws to bring back the Alcohol Prohibition, one step at a time.
May 31
Prostitution and Minnesota Law

Prostitution and Minnesota Law

How can we best understand prostitution? It involves two important aspects of human existence: sexuality and money. Given the controversy each of these inspire, can it be any surprise that prostitution has been controversial as well? …

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Unique Estate Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://uniqueestatelaw.com/lawyer/blog/Unique_Estate_Law_Blog.htm

Nov 5
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4:Can You Cancel a Transfer on Death Deed After It's Filed?

Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 4:Can You Cancel a Transfer on Death Deed After It's Filed?
Oct 31
Tax Saving Plan: Year End Gift

Tax Saving Plan: Year End Gift

Year End Gifts If you’re like most people, you want to make sure you and your loved ones pay the least amount of tax possible. Many use year-end gift giving as a way to transfer wealth to younger generations and also reduce the overall…
Oct 29
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 3: How Do You Get One?

Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed, Part 3: How Do You Get One?

Twin Cities Estate Planning Attorney Explains the Steps Necessary to Use a Minnesota Transfer on Death Deed If you are a property owner and wish to use a transfer on death deed (“TODD”) to transfer that property without the hassle of…

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Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

Covers news and case law relating to criminal law and DWI issues. By Kans Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog/

May 22
Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
May 18
Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
May 17
Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

The much-publicized Minnesota drunk driving crackdown, which took place last weekend, was a great success according to state officials with the Department of Public Safety. The agency trumpeted its accomplishment after the massive law…

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Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Covers DWI/DUI news, issues and defenses. By Charles A. Ramsay.

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/

May 20
Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Last week a man was arrested by Woodbury, Minnesota police on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). Once at the Washington County jail, the officer asked the man to provide a urine sample. The man urinated in a urine collection bottle…
May 14
NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05

NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05

Today, as reported in the Star Tribune, the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) made the entirely expected announcement that they are recommending the legal limit be reduced from .08 (where it is now) to .05. This is in keeping with recent…
May 14
Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 2013 Annual DWI Defense CLE – June 14, 2013 Recognized as the top DWI CLE in Minnesota Featuring Prominent Local and Nationally Recognized DWI Attorneys *** Recently Added *** Panel Discussion on…

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Fossum Law Office Blawg

Covers Minnesota Law, federal law, criminal law, and international law.

http://www.fossumlaw.com/blog/

May 1
Fossum Named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.”

Fossum Named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.”

Attorney John L. Fossum, of the Fossum Law Office, LLC has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. According to their website: The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the…
Mar 9
International Criminal Law CLE Planned

International Criminal Law CLE Planned

John L. Fossum is scheduled to speak at a CLE on International Criminal Law, planned for May 3, 2013 in Minneapolis. Mr. Fossum will be speaking on the history of International Criminal Law and Ethics Issues in Defense in International…
Dec 16
Torture Creates Right to Sue, But Not in the United State

Torture Creates Right to Sue, But Not in the United State

The lat few weeks have brought some news about torture, and the law surrounding it. The United Nations Convention Against Torture defines torture, bans the use of torture, prohibits member states from transferring persons to states…

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Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

Provides commentary and posts that deal with consumer issues, such as bankruptcy, debt harassment, and “dirty car dealer tricks.”

http://www.friedmaniverson.com/blog/

Apr 16
Welcome to our new attorney Todd Murray

Welcome to our new attorney Todd Murray

We’re proud to announce that Todd Murray has joined our team. Todd was formerly the principal of the Todd Murray law firm, where he defended Minnesotans against debt collection lawsuits, filed claims against debt collectors under the…
Feb 14
The bankruptcy process in Minnesota

The bankruptcy process in Minnesota

In this post we describe the bankruptcy process in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 so you know what to expect when you come see us. 1. You get in touch. Give us a call at 612-564-4025. We can often get you in the same or next day.…
Jan 14
What does Chapter 13 bankruptcy cost?

What does Chapter 13 bankruptcy cost?

In an earlier post, we wrote about how we price our Chapter 7 cases. One of the first things a potential client wants to know during a consultation is how much bankruptcy costs. Obviously, every case is different, but here’s a rough…

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Minnesota Lawyers

Covers Minnesota criminal law and criminal procedure. By Maury Beaulier.

http://minnesotalawyers.blogspot.com/

Nov 21
Man in Breathalyzer costume arrested for DWI

Man in Breathalyzer costume arrested for DWI

Man arrested for drunk driving
May 10
Minnesota's Ignition Interlock

Minnesota's Ignition Interlock

Minnesota's Ignition Interlock Program
Mar 12
Nebraska man drunk in Court at DUI sentencing, say police

Nebraska man drunk in Court at DUI sentencing, say police

Authorities: Nebraska man too drunk for DUI sentencing Papillion, NE Authorities said a 30-year-old-man showed up so drunk for his sentencing for drunken driving that he missed his hearing and now faces even more time behind bars. Authorities…

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Fossum Law Office Blawg

Covers Minnesota law, federal law, international criminal law, criminal law, and trends.

http://fossumlaw.com/blog/blawg/

May 1
Fossum Named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.”

Fossum Named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.”

Attorney John L. Fossum, of the Fossum Law Office, LLC has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. According to their website: The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 an invitation-only organization composed of the…
Mar 9
International Criminal Law CLE Planned

International Criminal Law CLE Planned

John L. Fossum is scheduled to speak at a CLE on International Criminal Law, planned for May 3, 2013 in Minneapolis. Mr. Fossum will be speaking on the history of International Criminal Law and Ethics Issues in Defense in International…
Dec 16
Torture Creates Right to Sue, But Not in the United State

Torture Creates Right to Sue, But Not in the United State

The lat few weeks have brought some news about torture, and the law surrounding it. The United Nations Convention Against Torture defines torture, bans the use of torture, prohibits member states from transferring persons to states…

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MN Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Minnesota bankruptcy topics, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13, assets, and the filing process. By David J. Kelly.

http://mn-bankruptcy.com/blog/

May 10
Marital Status and Bankruptcy – Best to Plan Ahead

Marital Status and Bankruptcy – Best to Plan Ahead

Marital status can make a big difference in a bankruptcy case. There’s a certain amount of rejoicing in these parts over the events at the Minnesota legislature yesterday which appear to make legalization of gay marriage a certainty in…
Apr 25
In bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 or 13,…

In bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 or 13, there is a counseling requirement – one course that must be taken before the case is filed and another that must be taken before the case can be discharged. One of the things that keeps me…
Apr 11
Update on Billboard in Blaine

Update on Billboard in Blaine

It turns out that this sign belongs to an outfit called “Affordable Law Center” which is operated by a gentleman named Edward Jonak. I am sitting here now reviewing a court order from Judge Kishel issued March 29th concerning Mr.…

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Eric Prindle Law Blog

Covers estate planning, nontraditional families, business law, nonprofit organizations, and related topics in Minnesota

http://www.prindlelawoffice.com/my-blog/

Nov 2
Legal Effects of the Marriage Amendment

Legal Effects of the Marriage Amendment

On Tuesday, Minnesota voters will decide the fate of a proposed state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Since the Minnesota Defense of Marriage Act already bans same-sex marriage, some may wonder what will change if the…
Oct 13
Life Insurance & Minnesota Estate Tax

Life Insurance & Minnesota Estate Tax

There are a number of good reasons to buy life insurance, but one of the most compelling ones is to provide for your children in the event that something happens to you before they are old enough to care for themselves. In many cases, even…
Aug 20
Revocable Living Trusts: Myth vs. Fact

Revocable Living Trusts: Myth vs. Fact

One of the most common myths about estate planning today is that everyone’s estate plan, without exception, should include a revocable living trust. Celebrity personal finance commentator Suze Orman is a particularly prominent spokesperson…

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Solo in Minneapolis

Covers practicing law as a solo attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. By Joe Flanders.

http://soloinminneapolis.com/

Dec 4
Starting Law Firm | I’m still here

Starting Law Firm | I’m still here

I am about eight months into starting a law firm. I don’t know if I have “made it” yet but I can tell you that the absolute terror and nervousness is gone. I almost feel like this is my real “career”…
Jun 20
Rural Lawyer v. Big City Lawyer

Rural Lawyer v. Big City Lawyer

I’m struggling a bit with my practice area focus. No, not my legal practice area, my firm location area.
May 23
Solo in Minneapolis has a New Look!

Solo in Minneapolis has a New Look!

For any of my readers who care – I am redisgning this blog. Why? Because business is a little slow and I didn’t like how it looked. Warning: designing and redesigning the way a blog looks has very little bearing on starting a law…

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Minnesota Law Blog

Covers Minnesota criminal law. By Paul Edlund.

http://pauledlundlaw.com/blog/

Sep 19
Know Your Rights If Pulled Over

Know Your Rights If Pulled Over

When you’re going out on the town or celebrating a milestone, like your anniversary, it’s not uncommon to lose track of the amount of alcohol you may have consumed.
Sep 14
Driving Under the Influence FAQ

Driving Under the Influence FAQ

While no one plans on drinking and driving or being arrested for a DUI, be prepared to hire the best DUI attorney in town.
Sep 13
What is an Intoxilizer?

What is an Intoxilizer?

An Intoxilizer is the brand name of the “breathalyzer” machine used in most police departments.

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