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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/
Rank this Week: 6

Duets Blog

Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Walgreen Nationals?

    Walgreen Nationals?
    When we aren’t playing baseball in the backyard or at little league baseball games, we watch a lot of baseball. Mostly the Twins, but it doesn’t take the M & M boys to bring us together in front of the television. The other…
  • Jun 18

    As Seen On TV

    As Seen On TV
    - Mark Prus, Principal, NameFlash One of my local stores has a huge selection of “As Seen on TV” products.  In reviewing their offerings, it occurred to me that the brand names are almost all descriptive & highly…
  • Jun 17

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too
    Louis Armstrong first performed “Mack the Knife” in 1956, a year later McDonald’s introduced the Big Mac, and then, Bobby Darin’s version of ”Mack the Knife” became a chart-topper in 1959.…
Rank this Week: 269

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law…

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Blog

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

http://blog.aacriminallaw.com/
  • Jun 19

    Zimmerman Trial to Determine Jurors Wednesday

    Zimmerman Trial to Determine Jurors Wednesday
    A pool of 40 potential jurors will be whittled down to ten on Wednesday as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare to enter the final phase of jury selection in the trial of George Zimmerman. Jury selection has been a key point of interest…
  • Jun 18

    Chad Johnson Released From Prison After Apologizing to Judge

    Chad Johnson Released From Prison After Apologizing to Judge
    Chad Johnson was released from prison Monday after apologizing to Brown County Judge Kathleen McHugh for inappropriate conduct in the courtroom during a previous appearance. As we noted in a previous blog post, Johnson was originally…
  • Jun 17

    Racism in Arizona: An Interview with the Attorney representing the Sober Man who was Charged with a DUI

    Racism in Arizona: An Interview with the Attorney representing the Sober Man who was Charged with a DUI
    Last week, we featured a story on our blog about Jessie Thornton, an Arizona man who was arrested and charged with DUI despite blowing a .000 on the breathalyzer test. Friday we spoke with Marc J. Victor, the attorney who is representing…
Rank this Week: 607

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

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

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test

    McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test
      The battle lines are being drawn, and across Minnesota prosecutors and defense attorneys are butting heads over the scope and impact of the United States Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) decision in Missouri v. McNeely. The McNeely decision…
  • Jun 12

    McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI

    McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI
    Since the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) released its long-awaited decision in Missouri v. McNeely, Minnesota courts have struggled with how to apply the Fourth Amendment to DWI searches after years of believing that the Constitution's…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 652

Kans Law Firm

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog
  • Jun 18

    Drinking And Biking In Minnesota

    Drinking And Biking In Minnesota
    A recent newspaper article discussed an increasing tendency among young, urban Minnesotans to use bicycles as a preferred mode of transport.  This article also helped spark a lot of lively debate on the Minneapolis Star Tribune blog on…
  • Jun 16

    MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense

    MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense
    The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently refused a defense by a convicted drunk driver to toss out her charges on the grounds that she was driving drunk out of necessity. The woman claimed in a recent court case that she was only behind the…
  • Jun 13

    With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota

    With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota
    Courts use the good faith exception as a tool of last resort.  When all other arguments fail and the court does not want to suppress evidence, they will find the good faith exception in the corner of the cupboard.  Prosecutors may…
Rank this Week: 686

Minnesota Litigator

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…
Rank this Week: 825

Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

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…
Rank this Week: 699

Gillette-Torvik Blog

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/
  • Jun 19

    Cat vs. machine.

    Cat vs. machine.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson supposedly said that if you "build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door." However, the employees at the Henderson County, North Carolina courthouse have discovered that the best way to get rid of a…
  • Jun 19

    Justice Thomas: Liberal?

    Justice Thomas: Liberal?
    Over at Slate, freelance writer Mark Joseph Stern, has an article examining the supposedly surprising jurisprudence of Justice Thomas:Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is frequently accused of being a partisan hack, a conservative lackey…
  • Jun 14

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA
    In my post the other day about the blockbuster leaks regarding NSA surveillance, including the alleged PRISM program, I even cited some case law: In re Directives [redacted text] pursuant to Section 105B of the Foreign Intelligence…
Rank this Week: 868

MN Criminal Defense Blog

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/
  • Jun 19

    Zimmerman Trial to Determine Jurors Wednesday

    Zimmerman Trial to Determine Jurors Wednesday
    A pool of 40 potential jurors will be whittled down to ten on Wednesday as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare to enter the final phase of jury selection in the trial of George Zimmerman. Jury selection has been a key point of interest…
  • Jun 18

    Chad Johnson Released From Prison After Apologizing to Judge

    Chad Johnson Released From Prison After Apologizing to Judge
    Chad Johnson was released from prison Monday after apologizing to Brown County Judge Kathleen McHugh for inappropriate conduct in the courtroom during a previous appearance. As we noted in a previous blog post, Johnson was originally…
  • Jun 17

    Racism in Arizona: An Interview with the Attorney representing the Sober Man who was Charged with a DUI

    Racism in Arizona: An Interview with the Attorney representing the Sober Man who was Charged with a DUI
    Last week, we featured a story on our blog about Jessie Thornton, an Arizona man who was arrested and charged with DUI despite blowing a .000 on the breathalyzer test. Friday we spoke with Marc J. Victor, the attorney who is representing…
Rank this Week: 830

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

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/
  • Jun 18

    Drinking And Biking In Minnesota

    Drinking And Biking In Minnesota
    A recent newspaper article discussed an increasing tendency among young, urban Minnesotans to use bicycles as a preferred mode of transport.  This article also helped spark a lot of lively debate on the Minneapolis Star Tribune blog on…
  • Jun 16

    MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense

    MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense
    The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently refused a defense by a convicted drunk driver to toss out her charges on the grounds that she was driving drunk out of necessity. The woman claimed in a recent court case that she was only behind the…
  • Jun 13

    With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota

    With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota
    Courts use the good faith exception as a tool of last resort.  When all other arguments fail and the court does not want to suppress evidence, they will find the good faith exception in the corner of the cupboard.  Prosecutors may…
Rank this Week: 960

Aviation Law Discussions

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…
Rank this Week: 1621

Comp Wonk

Comp Wonk

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

http://compwonk.com
Rank this Week: 1245

Legal Muse

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…
Rank this Week: 1838

Eric Prindle Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1685

Minnesota Labor & Employment Law…

Minnesota Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.minnesotalaboremploymentlawblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Summer Intern or Costly Plaintiff?

    Summer Intern or Costly Plaintiff?
    Many employers are tempted this time of year by the thought of using an unpaid summer intern. Free labor coupled with a weak economy, sounds like a perfect match. I try to caution our employer clients, if it sounds too good, it just may be…
  • Jun 10

    Happy 50th Birthday Equal Pay Act!

    Happy 50th Birthday Equal Pay Act!
    50 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act which prohibited arbitrary discrimination against women through wages. Back in 1963, women earned only 60₵ on the dollar compared to men. Now, 50 years later women…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4027

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

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/
  • Jun 19

    McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test

    McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test
      The battle lines are being drawn, and across Minnesota prosecutors and defense attorneys are butting heads over the scope and impact of the United States Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) decision in Missouri v. McNeely. The McNeely decision…
  • Jun 12

    McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI

    McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI
    Since the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) released its long-awaited decision in Missouri v. McNeely, Minnesota courts have struggled with how to apply the Fourth Amendment to DWI searches after years of believing that the Constitution's…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2089

epilawg

epilawg

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

http://epilawg.com/
  • Jun 19

    Summary of changes to the MN Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney

    Summary of changes to the MN Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney
    Minnesota’s legislators have been busy working up new and exciting changes to Minnesota’s estate planning landscape. Perhaps less controversial and less exciting, (and, some would argue, more concrete) than the new Minnesota Gift…
  • Jun 17

    TED Talks: Prepare For A Good End Of Life

    TED Talks: Prepare For A Good End Of Life
    I recently came across this TED Talk by Judy MacDonald Johnston and thought she did such a great job starting the discussion on end-of-life planning that I had to share it with our readers. The video [...]TED Talks: Prepare For A Good…
  • Jun 15

    Ella Fitzgerald

    Ella Fitzgerald
    April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996 Ella Fitzgerald was a great American singer, who got her start when she entered an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater in 1934. Ms. Fitzgerald’s career spanned decades [...]Ella Fitzgerald is a…
Rank this Week: 4976

Always Family Center

Always Family Center

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

http://alwaysfamilycenter.com
  • Jun 12

    Importance of ICWA to Native American children and tribes in the Child Protection court system

    Importance of ICWA to Native American children and tribes in the Child Protection court system
    This is an emotionally powerful and touching, professionally produced video that tells through first-hand experiences the importance and benefits of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). I’ve been involved in sereral ICWA child…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2062

Minnesota Workers Compensation…

Minnesota Workers Compensation Advocate

By Heimerl & Lammers.

http://minnesotaworkerscompensationadvocate.com/
  • Jun 12

    Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act Undergoes Revision

    Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act Undergoes Revision
    Minnesota legislators made a revision to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act earlier this month, adding a clause that makes “mental-mental” injuries compensable. The revision specifically changes how claims of…
  • Jun 10

    Work Comp Study Shows Strengths, Weaknesses of System

    Work Comp Study Shows Strengths, Weaknesses of System
    A new study known as the “Workers’ Perspective on Settlements and Hearings” has shed some light on how claimants view the workers’ compensation process in Minnesota. To narrow their study, researchers focused on…
  • Jun 7

    The 10 Most Common Workplace Injurie

    The 10 Most Common Workplace Injurie
    On-the-job injuries happen in a variety of different ways, but some are more common than others.  Below, we examine the ten most common injuries that lead to a workers’ compensation claim. 10.  Assaults and Violent Acts…
Rank this Week: 3688

Minnesota Family Law Blog

Minnesota Family Law Blog

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

http://mankatolawblog.com/
  • Jun 11

    Child Support & Dependency Exemption

    Child Support & Dependency Exemption
    Who Gets To Claim The Kids After The Divorce? It’s not uncommon for there to be some dispute about who gets to claim the children for tax purposes.  Over the years I have heard many myths about who gets to claim what for taxes,…
  • Jun 7

    Child Support: Soviet Style

    Child Support: Soviet Style
    Parenting, Soviet-Style–in the U.S. Or, how much money do you really have for child support?   If a married couple in Minnesota gets a divorce and child support is awarded, the amount awarded largely depends on the parties’…
  • May 22

    Minnesota Adopts Freedom to Marry Law

    Minnesota Adopts Freedom to Marry Law
    Gay Marriage Is Now The Law Of The Land In Minnesota.  On Tuesday, May 14, Governor Dayton signed into law Minnesota’s “Freedom to Marry Act,” making Minnesota the 12th state to permit same-sex marriage.  Minnesota…
Rank this Week: 3429

Minnesota Family Law Blog

Minnesota Family Law Blog

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

http://minnesotafamilylawblog.com/
  • Jun 4

    Couples should be Wary of Online Divorce Program

    Couples should be Wary of Online Divorce Program
    You probably know at least one couple that met online, but do you know any couples that got their divorce online?  It may sound strange, but a new program called Wevorce is attempting to corner the divorce market by offering a simplified…
  • May 29

    Could Minnesota End Permanent Alimony?

    Could Minnesota End Permanent Alimony?
    During a divorce, one of the issues the court examines is the ability of each party to earn a living on their own.  In order to ensure both parties are financially stable after a divorce, the court will award spousal maintenance…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3698

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/
  • May 30

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have

    Estate Planning for Young Adults – the Documents that Every One Must Have
    There are two big misconceptions when it comes to estate planning: 1. Only the rich need to worry about estate planning  2. Only people with kids need to worry about estate planning. When it comes to estate planning, young adults with…
  • May 23

    5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

    5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Attorney
    1. What areas of law do you practice? Does the attorney limit their practice to one or two areas, or do they take the “Jack of all trades” approach? There are many different areas of law; if an attorney practices a little bit of…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2135

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 29

    The IRS nonsense continues...

    The IRS nonsense continues...
    Unfortunately (in my opinion), the news cycle has still not moved off of the IRS muck-ups.  I think that the continued focus on this, as well as the developments (in terms of staff/institutional knowledge lost), are disappointing.…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3809

MN Bankruptcy Blog

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.…
Rank this Week: 3901

Fossum Law Office Blawg

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…
Rank this Week: 4166

Fossum Law Office Blawg

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…
Rank this Week: 3541

Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3262

Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

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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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…
Rank this Week: 2224

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
Rank this Week: 2045

Solo in Minneapolis

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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Unique Estate Law Blog

Unique Estate Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://uniqueestatelaw.com/lawyer/blog/Unique_Estate_Law_Blog.htm
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Minnesota Divorce and Family Law

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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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/
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Within the Scope

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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Minnesota Law Blog

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.
Rank this Week: 3179

Minnesota Estate Law

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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Minneapolis Criminal Law News

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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Minnesota Lawyers

Minnesota Lawyers

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

http://minnesotalawyers.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4719

Minnesota Lawyer Blog

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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