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.

AIG Bonuses! Really????

So this morning, we learned that AIG is planning to pay bonuses today with the latest money they received from the bailout. I just don’t get it. Clearly this has not been a well run company. But,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Mar 2009

Health Insurance Lost? – Looking At Options

Every day we read about more jobs being lost across the country. Recent stories suggest that many of these jobs may be gone forever as the economy re-corrects. For the person out of work the issue…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 Mar 2009

Is The Right To Counsel In Danger For The Poor?

Former Vice President, Walter Mondale, penned an interesting article this past Tuesday concerning the US Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright. This is the case that help that a poor person in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Mar 2009

Winter Late Reminder Brings Tough Driving To Northern Minnesota

A late winter reminder is giving us very tough driving all over Northern to Central Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a winter-storm warning today until 7 a.m. Wednesday…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Mar 2009

Campaign Contributions To Judges: What Do They Mean?

Here in Minnesota, we have seen a couple of contested judicial contests but nothing on the level of the multi million dollar suggests that have taken place in other states. Clearly, special interest…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Mar 2009

U S Supreme Court Looks At Domestic Assault Charges And Guns

In United States vs. Hayes , The United States Supreme court looked at the interaction of domestic assault charges and the federal Gun Control Act of 1968. Some years ago the issue came up that the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Mar 2009

March Is 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

/ 1 Mar 2009

It's Snowing Across Minnesota : Drive Safely Or Not At All

The last couple of days gave us hope for warmer days and proof that a real sun exists. Despite the groundhog shadow, spring seemed almost in the air. But, today and what’s expected tonight clearly…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Feb 2009

Consumers Beware: Less Auditors Is Leading To More Fraud

With the continued State budget cuts 30 percent of the State Department Of Finance has been lost. This means less governmental over site at a time when fraud seems to be expanding. The Injuryboard…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Feb 2009

Cobra: How does it work?

With the growing number of people being layed off we are starting to get more questions about Health Insurance. In particularly as to who qualifies for Cobra and what does it involve. I came upon…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Feb 2009

Norm Coleman's Letter As Disingenuous As He Has Always Been

I’ve written a number of times about Norm Coleman’s flip flops. It’s been interesting to watch him change parties, votes and even beliefs. His latest open letter to Al Franken may be an all time…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Jan 2009

Sledding Safety: It’s A Part Of The Fun

Recently. local Minnesota hospitals have been seeing increased spinal cord injuries. One of the causes, have been people injured while snow sledding. It is important as we head out to the slopes to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Jan 2009