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.

Congratulations To Gibson Vance

Congratulations, to Injuryboard member Gibson Vance, who this past week became the president elect of the American Association for Justice. Gibson is a partner at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Aug 2009

Positive News That More Children Are Getting Heath Insurance

With all of the injury work that we do, we see the ever-growing issues which arise when people don’t have health insurance. The struggles that injured people have with paying bills that they didn’t…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Aug 2009

Can you get a ticket for exceeding the speed limit when passing a vehicle on a two lane road?

On June 9, 2009, the Minnesota legislature created a passing exemption providing for an increased speed limit when passing another vehicle. Essentially, the legislature increased the speed limit…

By Nicole Bettendorf

/ 27 Jul 2009

If You’re Hunting: Time For Education

Hunting season is just around the corner. It’s a great time 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 2009

Stop The Election Lies About What Happened In Minnesota

Let’s start with the needed congratulations to the new Minnesota Senator. It was a long election night and it has been a long road to get to this point. But all of the Minnesota parts of the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Jul 2009

Happy Fourth Of July

It’s Independence Day. It was always one of the greatest days each year when I got to enjoy it back in Rhode Island as I was growing up. There was a 3-4 hour parade, clam bakes and fireworks at…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Jul 2009

Palin Quits Guv Job Early – Will She Run for Prez?

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced today that she would leave her post as Alaska Governor at the end of July, fueling speculation that she plans to run for President in 2012. Palin was John…

By Joe Crumley

/ 3 Jul 2009

It’s Summer And You Have To Watch Out For The Sun

Not having a bounty 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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Jul 2009

U S Supreme Court decision In Massey Is A Win For Fairness In The Courts

A couple of months ago I blogged on the importance of the upcoming Massey decision and if justice could be purchased. The decision was a clear indicator that it could not be. As was explained in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Jul 2009

Krazy Kongresswoman – Even Republicans Agree!

Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has gotten criticism from every corner, but usually it’s her political opponents leading the attack. Now her own party is taking her to task. Last month,…

By Joe Crumley

/ 2 Jul 2009

Are The Chickens Coming Home To Roost For Allstate?

Interesting that this week Allstate announced they are losing customers. Their revenues are down and they have now vowed to do a better job. Chief Executive Tom Wilson said the insurer was trying to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jul 2009

Mr. Franken Goes to Washington!

Humorist Al Franken could finally breathe a sigh of relief after securing election to the U.S Senate by only 312 votes. In what Franken termed a gracious phone call, former Senator Norm Coleman told…

By Joe Crumley

/ 30 Jun 2009