Clarifying the Reinstatement Burden: Minnesota Endorses “High-Probability” Clear-and-Convincing Standard and Requires Corroborated Proof of Competence Introduction In In re Petition for Reinstatement...
Rebutting the PTD Retirement Presumption at Age 67: Minnesota Supreme Court Confirms Preponderance Standard and Case-Specific Balancing Introduction In Simonson v. Douglas County, 19 N.W.3d 447...
No “Material and Favorable” Showing Required for Non‑Confidential Criminal Discovery under Minn. R. Crim. P. 9.01, subd. 2(3) Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Christopher Lee Manska, 19 N.W.3d...
No Extrajudicial Modifications of Child Support; “Alternative Effective Date” Applies Only to Subsequent Court Orders Introduction In Leslie E. Sheehy Lee v. Travis W. Kalis, County of Le Sueur, 19...
Mandated Reporting Extends to Disclosures After the Victim Turns 18 When the Abuse Occurred Within Three Years Introduction This commentary analyzes the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision in State of...
Bright-Line Disbarment for Felony Theft by Swindle Absent Mitigation Case: In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Kristi D. McNeilly, A22-0574 Citation: 18 N.W.3d 774 (Minn. 2025) Court:...
Reciprocal Discipline Clarified: Minnesota May Disbar Lawyers Licensed and Practicing in Minnesota for Out-of-State Discipline Under RLPR 12(d) Introduction This commentary examines the Minnesota...
Establishing Reciprocal Disbarment for Unauthorized, Incompetent, and Non-Cooperative Legal Practice Introduction The Judgment in In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Jay A. Rosenberg...
DHS Correction Orders Are Not Certiorari-Appealable Because They Are Not Quasi-Judicial Decisions 1. Introduction In Alex Lancaster, Relator v. Department of Human Services, 18 N.W.3d 80 (Minn....
Reciprocal Disbarment for Systemic, Long-Term Unauthorized Practice Coupled with Incompetence and Noncooperation (Rule 12(d), RLPR) 1. Introduction In In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against...
Non-Appealability of DHS Correction Orders via Certiorari: Establishing the Limits of Quasi-Judicial Review Introduction The case of Alex Lancaster, Relator, v. Department of Human Services,...
Interlocutory Non-Finality in Tax Court Jurisdictional Orders: A New Standard Introduction In County of Hennepin Relator, v. Hollydale Land LLC, the Minnesota Supreme Court revisited the longstanding...
Revisiting Municipal Immunity in Hiring Decisions: Clarifying the Limits of the Discretionary-Function Exception in Minnesota Introduction The Judgment in Minor Doe 601, a minor, by and through his...
Redefining "Public Place": Affirming the Interior of a Motor Vehicle on a Public Road as a Public Place Under Minn. Stat. § 624.7181 Introduction This commentary examines the recent decision in the...
Rigorous Standards for Postconviction Relief Affirmed in Ezeka v. State of Minnesota Introduction Joshua Chiazor Ezeka v. State of Minnesota is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Minnesota,...
Expanding the Definition of "Family or Household Member" in Domestic Assault Cases: State v. Latino Introduction In the landmark case State of Minnesota v. Edgard Francisco Talave Latino, decided on...
Refining Taxpayer Standing: Minnesota Supreme Court Reiterates Central Disbursement Requirement Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in Deborah Jane Clapp v. Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams...
Supreme Court Upholds Summary Denial of Postconviction Relief in Davis v. State of Minnesota Introduction In Davis v. State of Minnesota, the Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the district court's...
Supreme Court of Minnesota Mandates Transparency in Postconviction Relief Denials Introduction The case of Ricky Darnell Waiters v. State of Minnesota presents a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...
Reciprocal Disbarment Standard Established in In re Petition Against Madsen Marcellus, Jr. Introduction The case In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Madsen Marcellus, Jr. serves as a...