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.

Why Does The 2nd Amendment Get More Attention Than The 7th?

There has been all sorts of talk about the 2nd amendment as of late as a result of McDonald v. City of Chicago, the case that applied federal law to the actions of the city. Others who talked about…

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Aug 2010

What Happens When The Math Is Bad With A Urine Test?

The Anoka laboratory handling testing for DUI cases recently announced that it “miscalculated alcohol concentrations” in all urine tests since the beginning of the year. This news…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Jul 2010

Are Bad Readings Coming Out Of Minnesota Intoxilyzers?

The on-going battle between criminal defense attorneys and the State of Minnesota took yet another turn recently with the discovery that Otter Tail County has been using an Intoxilyzer Machine with…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Jul 2010

More Minnesota Highway Construction Issues This Weekend

This past week, I’ve spent a lot time in start and stop traffic on I-94 North, I-94 in St Paul, along Highway 10 near St Cloud and assorted county roads in Southern Minnesota. The lane shutdowns…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Jul 2010

Watching Out For The Sun

Bald guys know about too much sun. I have to watch out or I’m going to burn that area bad. Do you remember the days of people actually putting oil on to help burn? As a parent I need to watch out…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Jul 2010

The Round Up For To Kill A Mockingbird’s 50th Anniversary

My wife introduced me to To Kill A Mockingbird. I have now watched the movie at lease 50 times and read the book about 5 times. The story of the lawyer that anyone would want on their side. The…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jul 2010

Why Is The Court System Being Used To Collect Credit Bills?

Back when we were a colony, there existed a place called Debtor Prison. People who owed money were sent to jail if they didn’t pay. Georgia was actually started as a place to exile people. One of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jul 2010

Truthful Jurors Are Imperative To Justice

I was reading some websites that a fellow lawyer had passed on to me concerning jury nullification. Basically, they argue that they only need to follow the law if there isn’t an injustice involved….

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Jul 2010

Holiday Time Out: Happy Fourth Of July

It’s Independence Day. It was always one of the greatest days growing up back in Rhode Island. There was a 3-4 hour parade, clam bakes and fireworks that night. The whole town of Bristol was…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Jul 2010

Sundays: Items Of Interest

– Great list of Boating 101 advice from my good friend Iowa lawyer Steve Lombardi. – Want to keep your child safe bike riding, this summer spend some time with this list from the Elk River Star…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Jun 2010

Minnesota Department of Commerce Fraud Report Seems To Have Some Issues

The Minnesota Department of Commerce 2009 fraud report was interesting. It starts with the statement that : Every year, insurance fraud costs each Minnesota family up to $900. I would…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Jun 2010

Are Celebrity Lawsuits Good For The System?

I wonder if every celebrity lawsuit is really worth the press that the paparazzi seems to give them. Every couple of days, there is a story about this copyright claim or public slight that got one…

By Mike Bryant

/ 16 Jun 2010