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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/

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…

Rank this Week: 4

Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/

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.…
Jun 14
It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.

It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.

Anyone that watches TV or reads magazine or listens to the radio or otherwise participates in the day-to-day interactions with society know that “green” marketing is a hot item right now. Normally, I suffer silently through…

Rank this Week: 131

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 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…
Jun 13
"Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"

"Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"

According to Politico, Mr. Toobin has made yet another wrong prediction about the Supreme Court:the CNN legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer on Thursday made another prediction—although one much less assertive than his inaccurate…
Jun 12
Jai Alai? Really?

Jai Alai? Really?

Seth Stevenson at Slate is going to cover the trial of alleged Boston crime figure Whitey Bulger. Mr. Stevenson's coverage begins here. As Mr. Stevenson notes, Mr. Bulger is accused of a number of crimes. One crime called to mind an…

Rank this Week: 627

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: 811

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 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…
Jun 14
Former NBA Player Blaylock Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Former NBA Player Blaylock Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawk Mookie Blaylock has been charged with vehicular homicide after the SUV he was driving crossed the center line and killed a woman in a head-on crash. According to the police report, Blaylock was driving his…

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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/

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…
Jun 14
Former NBA Player Blaylock Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Former NBA Player Blaylock Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawk Mookie Blaylock has been charged with vehicular homicide after the SUV he was driving crossed the center line and killed a woman in a head-on crash. According to the police report, Blaylock was driving his…

Rank this Week: 1003

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: 1148

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…

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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 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: 1275

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 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…
Jun 9
Does Being Overweight Impact BAC Levels?

Does Being Overweight Impact BAC Levels?

We have previously discussed the topic of gastric bypass surgery and DWI and how this surgery could impact how an individual processes alcohol in their body. Well, now comes another story about how issues associated with your weight could…

Rank this Week: 1477

epilawg

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

http://epilawg.com/

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…
Jun 11
Will my heirs get everything?

Will my heirs get everything?

Aside from taxes, the topic that can typically cause the most confusion is the issue of which assets will pass to your loved ones tax free – and which are subject to estate taxation. [...]Will my heirs get everything? is a post…

Rank this Week: 1572

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog

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…
Jun 9
Does Being Overweight Impact BAC Levels?

Does Being Overweight Impact BAC Levels?

We have previously discussed the topic of gastric bypass surgery and DWI and how this surgery could impact how an individual processes alcohol in their body. Well, now comes another story about how issues associated with your weight could…

Rank this Week: 1580

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 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…
May 20
Minnesota DWI Cases & Post-McNeely Warrantless Searches: A Roadmap to Sanity

Minnesota DWI Cases & Post-McNeely Warrantless Searches: A Roadmap to Sanity

In the wake of Missouri v. McNeely, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges are all being forced to take a very careful look at the Fourth Amendment, and the new life that the U.S. Supreme Court recently breathed into the constitutionality…

Rank this Week: 1630

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: 1624

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…

Rank this Week: 1976

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.

Rank this Week: 2040

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…

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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…

Rank this Week: 2181

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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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: 2481

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: 2523

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: 2505

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: 2518

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…

Rank this Week: 2870

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: 2951

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

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

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/

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…
May 20
Minnesota DWI Cases & Post-McNeely Warrantless Searches: A Roadmap to Sanity

Minnesota DWI Cases & Post-McNeely Warrantless Searches: A Roadmap to Sanity

In the wake of Missouri v. McNeely, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges are all being forced to take a very careful look at the Fourth Amendment, and the new life that the U.S. Supreme Court recently breathed into the constitutionality…

Rank this Week: 3159

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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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

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

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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Minnesota Labor & Employment Law…

Minnesota Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.minnesotalaboremploymentlawblog.com/

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…
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…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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