Establishing Probable Cause: Reversing Conviction in STATE of Minnesota v. Debra Ann Souto Introduction In STATE of Minnesota v. Debra Ann Souto (578 N.W.2d 744), the Supreme Court of Minnesota...
Admissibility of Prior Domestic Abuse as Proof of Pattern in Homicide Cases: Analysis of STATE v. Cross Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. David Lee Cross, 577 N.W.2d 721 (Minn. 1998), is a landmark...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Offenses for Impeachment Under Minn. R. Evid. 609(b): Insights from State of Minnesota v. Richard Allen Ihnot Introduction State of Minnesota v. Richard Allen Ihnot, 575...
Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Tortious Interference with Valid Noncompete Agreements Introduction The case of Michael J. Kallok, et al. v. Medtronic, Inc. (573 N.W.2d 356) adjudicated by the...
Primacy of Statutory Provisions Over Best Interests in Long-Term Foster Care Placements Introduction The case In the Matter of the Welfare of J.M., J.M., and M.M., 574 N.W.2d 717, adjudicated by the...
State v. Lawrence Burton Miller: Clarifying Miranda Requirements and Admissibility of Evidence Introduction State of Minnesota v. Lawrence Burton Miller is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Admissibility of Post-Invocation Statements and Harmless Error: State v. Juarez Introduction State of Minnesota v. Alexander Juarez is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...
Reevaluating the Definition of Dangerous Weapon: State v. Basting Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Jack Allen Basting (572 N.W.2d 281) presents a pivotal examination...
Modification of Temporary Spousal Maintenance to Permanent: HECKER v. HECKER Introduction In re the Marriage of Dennis Earl Hecker, Petitioner, Appellant, v. Sandra K. Hecker, Respondent, 568 N.W.2d...
Temporary Spousal Maintenance Affirmed in DOBRIN v. DOBRIN: A New Precedent in Minnesota Family Law Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in In re the Marriage of Mary Louise...
Prosecutorial Use of Battered Woman Syndrome Expert Testimony: State v. Grecinger, 569 N.W.2d 189 (Minn. 1997) Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Leonard Allen Grecinger, Sr.,...
Effective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from STATE v. ROBINSON (567 N.W.2d 491) Introduction State v. Spencer Robinson is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on September 5,...
State of Minnesota v. Whittaker: Upholding Grand Jury Integrity and Sentencing Standards Introduction State of Minnesota v. Karon Allen Whittaker, 568 N.W.2d 440 (Supreme Court of Minnesota, August...
Same-Gender Sexual Harassment Actionable Under Minnesota Human Rights Act Without Proving Differential Impact Introduction The landmark case Richard S. Cummings v. Charles E. Koehnen, et al. (568...
Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Strict Standards for Reverse Spreigl Evidence in State v. Johnson Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Lavon Antione Johnson (568 N.W.2d 426,...
Preclusion of Common-Law Indemnity Rights by Clear Contractual Indemnity Clauses in Agency Agreements Introduction The case of Art Goebel, Inc. v. North Suburban Agencies, Inc. adjudicated by the...
Landlord’s Duty of Care in Lead Hazard Abatement: Canada v. McCarthy Introduction Tiera CANADA v. Robert R. McCARTHY is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on August 7,...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Conversion Claim: DLH, INC. v. RUSS Introduction The case of DLH, INC. v. RUSS pertains to a complex dispute over the ownership of Damark International, Inc....
State Jurisdiction on Ceded White Earth Indian Lands and Independent Sentencing: Minnesota v. Butcher (1997) Introduction State of Minnesota v. Leonard E. Butcher (563 N.W.2d 776, 1997) is a seminal...
Kroning v. State Farm: Refining the Collateral Source Exception for Credibility Assessment Introduction Kroning v. State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, 567 N.W.2d 42 (Minn. 1997), is a landmark...