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 Do Anti-Government Politicians Hang On To Their Jobs So Dearly?

It was interesting when the anti-government group first started to get elected. Their mantra of term limits, new ways, and less government was very interesting to so many voters. The Contract With…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Sep 2009

A Restful Labor Day

Today is a day of rest and parades. That was the call, when Labor Day was originally created in 1882 as the Central Labor Union Day. It is meant to be a day for the regular worker to get a day off….

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Sep 2009

Shocking! Tort Reformers Call For Anti Consumer Senator In Florida

With the recent resignation of the Republican Senator from Florida , Mel Martinez, the Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist, needed to appoint a new Senator. Thankfully the business group Associated…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Sep 2009

In Memory of a Great Man: Bruce Joseph Kane

This article is a little different, and very personal to me. My wife’s father and my friend, Bruce Joseph Kane, died Thursday morning after a valiant fight against cancer. “Bruce Bear”…

By Joe Crumley

/ 6 Sep 2009

Back To School In Minnesota

The first week of September, finds kids heading back to school. All the excitement of getting back to see friends and getting back to learning. It’s important that safety not be forgotten. Bob…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Sep 2009

Certain Internet Celebrate Searches Are More Dangerous Than Others

For the last three years McAfee has been releasing a report of the most dangerous celebrates to search for on the internet. Cybercriminals are star watchers too–they latch onto popular celebrities…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Aug 2009

Shoutdowns Are Not Public Discourse

I respect the rights of all Americans to participate in the political process. I’ve spent much of my life asking people to vote, talk about the issues, and to get involved. There is no doubt that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Aug 2009

The U S Chambers Doublespeak Is Always Frivolous

It’s amazing what the U S Chamber will do or say. They are for free enterprise and against governmental interference while they beg for government hand outs. They claim to represent all businesses,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Aug 2009

Farewell To A Champion Of The Consumer: Ted Kennedy

It was with sadness that America woke to the news this morning of the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. He had been sick from a long time, so many were getting used to his lost voice in Washington….

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Aug 2009

U S Chamber Defends The Indefensible (update)

Recently, the Minnesota Attorney General brought an action for fraud against the National Arbitration Forum, alleging that the group depicted itself to consumers and the public as independent and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Aug 2009

What Does Justice Mean?

At Bradshaw and Bryant our motto is Justice for the Injured. It’s interesting what responses we get to the words. Some remind us that justice can be cruel or not really what you want. Some seem…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 Aug 2009

BabyBjörn Recalls Bouncer Chairs

In late July, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, OH. and BabyBjörn AB, of Sweden recalled 6,500 BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Aug 2009