Rules petition: In early September 2016, the MSBA filed a petition for amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure that would: a) bring a number of the rules into conformity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and 2) require the court to allocate 50 percent of unclaimed cy pres funds in state class […]

Take a moment sometime soon to check out the completely redesigned ProJusticeMN website (www.projusticemn.org), a great one-stop source for pro bono attorneys. Changes include enhanced site navigation, easier access to practice library materials, and an improved case placement tool that gives pro bono attorneys the ability to review and select current volunteer opportunities. Created in 1999, ProJusticeMN represents a long-standing collaboration between […]

Every year, section and committees are invited to contribute to development of the MSBA’s legislative agenda. The MSBA Legislative Committee considers proposals from sections and committees for adoption as MSBA legislative positions and makes recommendations to the MSBA Council regarding the association’s lobbying priorities for the upcoming session of the Minnesota Legislature. All sections and […]

Among the many great sessions at this year’s MSBA TECHstar Conference on Monday, October 9, will be Fastcase’s CEO and co-founder, Ed Walters, talking about AI, Ethics, and the Law of Robots. In addition to his duties driving Fastcase to better serve its 800,000 subscribers (including MSBA members), Walters, who teaches a class on the law of robots at Georgetown Law, […]

Having trouble keeping abreast of changing technology and its impact on the legal profession? In October the MSBA is presenting a month’s worth of programs—25 in all—to help you catch up with emerging legal technology tools and products. The programs range from practical tips to updates on innovations and new technology. In addition to a […]

The MSBA continues to expand its CLE programming each year. Last year we offered roughly 300 programs. Section CLE programming continues to be a central part of your MSBA membership, but with busy members throughout the state, it’s not always easy to attend a one-hour program in Minneapolis. Almost all MSBA CLE programs now offer […]

The MSBA renewed its relationship with Fastcase in January, and Fastcase has responded by offering many new services and new content to MSBA members. This spring, Fastcase took over delivery of the MSBA’s long-time Court Opinions by Email service; in addition to offering the same content and delivery options, Fastcase has added new Tax and […]

The 7th edition of Bill Wernz’s landmark ethics book, Minnesota Legal Ethics, is now available at the MSBA website—and it’s free to all Minnesota attorneys. Visit www.mnbar.org/ebooks to download your copy. Highlights in this edition include: Social media: a discussion of Lawyers Board Opinion 24 and the limits on an attorney’s right of self-defense against […]

At the June Assembly meeting, members voted on two committee recommendations. After extensive and thoughtful debate, the Assembly adopted a proposal from the Early Bar Exam Committee that the MSBA petition the Supreme Court to amend the Rules for Bar Admission to allow law students to sit for the Minnesota bar exam during their third […]

Upon approval of the Assembly in June 2016, the MSBA filed a petition on September 2 requesting changes to the MRCP. The proposed changes would bring the Minnesota rules into conformity with the federal rules, and require half of unclaimed cy pres funds in state court be allocated to legal aid. The court referred the […]