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.

Hot Coffee: Time for the Truth!

9 pm Eastern Monday, June 27th is the HBO premiere of Hot Coffee — a documentary about the fictions and false alarms that threaten the civil justice system. I have seen parts of it , and it really…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Jun 2011

Minnesota Budget Problem: Why Not Mediation?

I found it interesting when Governor Mark Dayton threw out the idea of mediation a couple of weeks back. The initial reaction was very negative. The majority response seemed to be: They were…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Jun 2011

Pottermore: What is it?

Just watched the exclusive Pottermore announcement. You have to admire the idea and the imagination. J.K. Rowling has created something that will continue to grow. The offer is that fans of all ages…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Jun 2011

Interesting Circumstances Lead to Medical Disclosures and Firings

Back in March, 10 people were injured and another was killed after a drug overdosing in Blaine Minnesota. It was later determined that they had ingested what is thought to be the designer drug known…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 Jun 2011

Death of a Firm Friend

It was with heavy hearts that we heard that my former partner’s wife was killed in a car/bus collision in Wisconsin on Wednesday. It will be awhile before we find out all that happened, but right…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 Jun 2011

Holiday: Memorial Day Reading

It’s Memorial Day. Thank You to every solider that has served our country and to all those that continue today. It a day to salute each and every one of you. Started as a day that was to commemorate…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 May 2011

Round Up: Legal Issues Worth Thinking About.

I read as many legal blogs and articles as I can get into my Google reader each day. Here’s some of the ones I found of interest this month: – Steve Lombardi takes a look at the McDonald’s coffee…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 May 2011

Round Up: Some Safety Issues of Interest

As always my Google reader is filled with stories from a number of great bloggers and stories that are looking out for your safety. Here are a couple I found of interest: – Steve Lombardi took a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 May 2011

Minnesota Senate’s Abuse of Consumers (Update)

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee passed four anti-consumer bills this past week. Proof? Well, the head of the Insurance Federation was gushing: Bob Johnson, the president of the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 May 2011

Fishing Opener: Think Boating Safety

It’s the Fishing Opener tomorrow. It’s time to remember to be safe out on the water. In the past, I looked at the issues with the increase in drinking while boating charges. Hopefully, we won’t see…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 May 2011

Death of Bin Laden

Nine and a half years ago, on a gorgeous September morning, my partner Mike Bryant’s phone call interrupted my morning coffee as he asked me, “So, is your roof on fire with an…

By Joe Crumley

/ 2 May 2011

Minnesota Association for Justice Responds to Senate Judiciary Reward to Big Insurance

This was a great week for big insurance and big business in the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee. Here was the Minnesota Justice response: So Called ‘Reforms’ Put Consumer,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Apr 2011