Legal

This section explores important legal updates across Minnesota—from new state legislation to significant court rulings. Whether it’s a case impacting injury law, consumer protection, or civil rights, our legal coverage helps St. Cloud residents stay informed about their rights and the evolving justice system.

Customer Service

I really make an effort to make sure that my clients have access to me. I give them my cell phone number and if they come in , I do my very best to meet with them. It’s helpful if they have an…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Sep 2011

Legislators Getting Paid Anyway

I have never been a fan of the idea of legislators not taking their paycheck. The reality is that we don’t just want a bunch of rich people who can do that. We want ordinary people in a citizen…

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Sep 2011

Dealing With the Hurt and Anger

In some cases, when we meet a new client or parents who have lost children they are very angry. It is very understandable. Their lives were changed forever by criminal acts of the defendant. A…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Aug 2011

A Good Time To Give Blood

In the United States of the the 38-percent in the population who are eligible to give blood only about 8-percent actually do it. Giving blood is an easy process. It usually takes an hour at most….

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Aug 2011

Round Up: Interesting Heath Issues as of Late

I came across some interesting stuff to pass along: – ABC News suggests that 15 minutes of exercise a day can add 3 years to your life. – Get caught going over 100 MPH in Minnesota? You might be…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Aug 2011

Common Criminal Rights Questions

This month we have been looking at ways to protect yourself and your family when charged with a crime in Minnesota. Many of these ideas may be common sense; other suggestions will be from cases…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Jul 2011

Hunting Season not that Far Off

Hunting season is just around the corner. It’s not to early to think about looking into hunter safety classes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides the regular classes that even…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Jul 2011

Round Up: The Appeals Courts Due Provide Some Interesting Stuff

There is always interest in what the local and the national appeals courts are releasing with each of their opinions. At times some of the opinions have more social interest then others: – Who is…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Jul 2011

Happy 4th!

It’s Independence Day. Growing up, I remember it as the greatest day each year back in Bristol, Rhode Island. There was a 3-4 hour parade, clam bakes and fireworks at night. The whole town was…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Jul 2011

Summer Means You Have To Watch Out for the Sun

Due to a lack of hair, I need to make sure I watch out or I’m going to burn that bald spot. I am old enough to remember the days of people actually putting oil on to help burn. I also need as a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jul 2011

Death on Minnesota Roads: Pedestrians Deaths Show A Decrease

Along with the historically low numbers for overall Minnesota highway deaths, the numbers of pedestrians also saw a decrease. In 2010 there were 36 pedestrian deaths in 2010 (a 12 percent decrease)…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jun 2011

Minnesota State Shut Down: What Does it Mean for the Courts?

Everyone has questions about what is going to be open if there is a Minnesota government shutdown on Friday. Nicole Bettendorf from our office looked at some of the questions earlier today…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jun 2011