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.

Happy Arbor Day

Today is Arbor’s day. A great day for all of us to look around and see the trees. Also a great day to take part in making more trees: The best day to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Apr 2011

Good Bye To A Great Law School Professor C. Paul Jones

I had Professor Jones as a Professor, a number of years ago. He was such a font of knowledge about criminal procedure and dealing with the importance of every individual’s rights. Back then, I had…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Apr 2011

Is Online Poker Over?

This week, the FBI landed a crushing blow on all of the online poker sites that are advertised nightly in the United States. Individuals involved with internet gambling companies PokerStars, Full…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Apr 2011

A Great Video for Students From the Minnesota Department of Public Safety

I ran across a story about a important video that really needs to be watched by young drivers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ucTYTSDI0&feature=youtu.be The report covers the video and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Apr 2011

Do the Attacks Make Us Stronger?

The conservatives have clearly whipped up their groups against trial lawyers. Going back to the Bush/Rove, attack the trial lawyers that started in the early Texas political runs, they really have…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Apr 2011

Roundup: More Medical Innovation

There is awesome medical innovation going on out in the world. Here are a couple of stories I came upon recently: – Doctors at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have performed the first…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 Apr 2011

Banks Fight the Law on Overdrafts and Then Profit

The Minneapolis Tribune had an interesting story about bank overdraft laws and the results after the legislation. The article seemed to focus on the point that people were outraged about fees,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Mar 2011

Round Up: Some Health Issues

I am always fascinated by the various health issues out there. Here are a couple I came up on recently. – How dirty is that grocery cart? Recent MSNBC reports are that there is major E.coli…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Mar 2011

Todd County Sheriff Warns Of Email Scam

This week, the Todd County Sheriff office is warning people of a email scam that they are getting a number of complains about: The e-mail claims to be sent from a relative staying out of the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Mar 2011

March: Red Cross Month

Since 1943 and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidency, every American President has proclaimed March Red Cross Month. President Obama joined the list with the following Proclamation: The Red…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Mar 2011

Flood Insurance: The Time is Now to Look at All Your Coverages

The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent of a message to all Minnesotans this week that they should consider buying flood insurance. With the stories that we may be looking at more flooding this…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Mar 2011

The Silence of Clarence Thomas

I was amazed to read recently that United States Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas hasn’t spoken at a Supreme Court hearing in over five years. He apparently will sit there, look at the ceiling ,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Feb 2011