Minnesota Case Commentaries

Trademark Infringement Covered as Advertising Injury under CGL and CUL Policies: Minnesota Supreme Court Decision in General Casualty Co. v. Wozniak Travel, Inc.

Date: Mar 20, 2009

Trademark Infringement Covered as Advertising Injury under CGL and CUL Policies: Minnesota Supreme Court Decision in General Casualty Co. v. Wozniak Travel, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of...

STATE v. NETLAND: Upholding Due Process and Search Reasonableness in Chemical Test Refusal Cases

Date: Feb 13, 2009

STATE v. NETLAND: Upholding Due Process and Search Reasonableness in Chemical Test Refusal Cases Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Jakklyn M. Netland (762 N.W.2d 202, 2009), the Supreme Court of...

State v. Pendleton: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Accomplice Liability Standards

Date: Jan 30, 2009

State v. Pendleton: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Accomplice Liability Standards Introduction State of Minnesota appealed against the conviction of Jeffrey C. Pendleton, who was found...

Kaster v. State: Upholding Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence

Date: Jan 1, 2009

Kaster v. State: Upholding Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence Introduction State v. Tscheu, 758 N.W.2d 849 (Minn. 2008), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Minnesota that...

Reaffirming the Knaffla Rule: Bar on Postconviction Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in State v. Sergio Sánchez-Díaz

Date: Dec 25, 2008

Reaffirming the Knaffla Rule: Bar on Postconviction Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in State v. Sergio Sánchez-Díaz Introduction State v. Sergio Sánchez-Díaz (758 N.W.2d 843, Supreme...

Reinforcing Standards for Juror Impartiality and Post-Trial Procedures in Criminal Appeals: STATE v. Evans

Date: Oct 24, 2008

Reinforcing Standards for Juror Impartiality and Post-Trial Procedures in Criminal Appeals: STATE of Minnesota v. Harry J. Evans Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Harry J. Evans is a pivotal case...

Driving After Revocation for Impaired Driving is Criminal/Prohibitory Under Public Law 280

Date: Sep 19, 2008

Driving After Revocation for Impaired Driving is Criminal/Prohibitory Under Public Law 280 Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. William Losh, 755 N.W.2d 736 (2008), presents a pivotal discussion on the...

Reaffirming the Need for Corroboration in Accomplice Testimony: STATE v. CLARK

Date: Aug 29, 2008

Reaffirming the Need for Corroboration in Accomplice Testimony: State of Minnesota v. Larry Larue Clark Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Larry Larue Clark (755 N.W.2d 241) presents a...

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE v. BARTYLLA: Upholding DNA Profiling and Evidence Admissibility Standards

Date: Aug 22, 2008

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE v. BARTYLLA: Upholding DNA Profiling and Evidence Admissibility Standards Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Nicholas E. Bartylla,...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Shamrock Development v. Smith

Date: Aug 8, 2008

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Shamrock Development, Inc. v. Smith Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in Shamrock Development, Inc. v. Randall N. Smith, 754...

Employment Misconduct in Aviation: Implications of Alcohol Policy Violations on Unemployment Benefits

Date: Aug 6, 2008

Employment Misconduct in Aviation: Implications of Alcohol Policy Violations on Unemployment Benefits Introduction The case of Gregory S. Peterson v. Northwest Airlines Inc. addresses critical issues...

STATE v. JONES: Affirmation of Conviction and Implications for Prosecutorial Misconduct and Marital Privilege Waiver

Date: Aug 1, 2008

STATE v. JONES: Affirmation of Conviction and Implications for Prosecutorial Misconduct and Marital Privilege Waiver Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kent Richard Jones is a pivotal case...

Supreme Court Clarifies Prosecutorial Conduct in Closing Arguments: State v. McCray

Date: Aug 1, 2008

Supreme Court Clarifies Prosecutorial Conduct in Closing Arguments: State v. McCray Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Charles Howard McCray II (753 N.W.2d 746) presents a significant...

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Single-Factor Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases

Date: Jul 15, 2008

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Single-Factor Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Janet Sue Shriner, reported at 751...

Minnesota Supreme Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Vehicle Impoundment and Inventory Searches in STATE v. Gauster

Date: Jul 11, 2008

Minnesota Supreme Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Vehicle Impoundment and Inventory Searches in STATE v. Gauster Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Minnesota v. Steven Allen Gauster, 752...

Reaffirming Standards for Palpable Unfitness and Reasonable Rehabilitative Efforts in Parental Rights Termination

Date: Jul 3, 2008

Reaffirming Standards for Palpable Unfitness and Reasonable Rehabilitative Efforts in Parental Rights Termination Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in In the Matter of the...

Supreme Court of Minnesota Adopts Ellerth/Faragher Standard for MHRA Sexual Harassment Claims

Date: May 31, 2008

Supreme Court of Minnesota Adopts Ellerth/Faragher Standard for MHRA Sexual Harassment Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Judy FRIELER v. CARLSON MARKETING GROUP, Inc. (751 N.W.2d 558,...

Reevaluation of Sentencing Departures: Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Kel

Date: May 31, 2008

Reevaluation of Sentencing Departures: Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Kel Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kel, 749 N.W.2d 353 (Minn. 2008), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirmation of Proximate Cause as a Substantial Factor in Dram Shop Liability

Date: May 31, 2008

Reaffirmation of Proximate Cause as a Substantial Factor in Dram Shop Liability Introduction In the landmark case OSBORNE v. TWIN TOWN BOWL, Inc., the Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed critical...

Clarification of 'Policyholder' Definition in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Carlson v. Allstate

Date: May 23, 2008

Clarification of 'Policyholder' Definition in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Carlson v. Allstate Introduction Aaron R. Carlson was struck by an uninsured motorist while crossing Lyndale Avenue on foot,...

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