The MSBA Sections Department is as vibrant and active as ever. From Family Law to Real Property to Immigration to Labor & Employment, there are all sorts of ways to get involved and informed through our 37 sections. Last year the sections sponsored more than 250 CLEs and social events, with more than 10,000 total […]
Judges’ preferences at a glance
Have you ever needed to know a specific judge’s preference for a motion practice issue, or how he/she might view a change in the scheduling order? Minnesota Judges’ Courtroom Preferences, an eBook resource compiled by the MSBA Civil Litigation Section, is just what you need. This invaluable reference tool includes responses to a brief questionnaire […]
The future of lawyering
In September the MSBA Assembly hosted a dynamic CLE entitled “Confronting Displacement Technology in the Legal Profession,” and later this month it will become available as part of our On-Demand CLE catalog. Legal futures expert Fred Ury, the keynote speaker, explained the breadth of new technologies and services that are displacing the traditional full-representation attorney-client […]
Wanted: your Casemaker feedback
Casemaker has been our free-to-members legal research provider for almost four months now. Last year the MSBA chose to switch to Casemaker primarily because our member evaluation committee found it easier to use. We also liked Casemaker’s full-text searchable content and the fact they responded quickly to member feedback. Prior to launch in July, Casemaker […]
Minn. R. Civ. P. 5.04 update
MSBA member Daniel Cragg (Eckland & Blando) writes: “The Minnesota State Bar Association is taking an active role in two recent Minnesota Supreme Court cases, filing amicus curiae briefs addressing the relatively new Minn. R. Civ. P. 5.04, governing so-called ‘pocket filing.’ The Court agreed with the MSBA in both instances, adopting the arguments from […]
Pro Bono Week 2016
National Celebrate Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) provides an opportunity for the legal profession and the larger community to focus on the important service provided by pro bono lawyers. Throughout the week, legal aid providers schedule opportunities to serve clients, train attorneys, and recognize service. On Wednesday, October 26 (12 p.m.) at the Minnesota CLE […]
Communities of color and the law: We must be bold
If you are a Hmong woman and your husband has beaten you repeatedly, working up the courage to come to the Domestic Abuse Service Center at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for help is not easy. But walking in the door and being introduced to one of our advocates, who also is Hmong, must be […]
After Castile: Advancing a vital conversation
On August 11, the MSBA and 10 affinity bar co-sponsors presented After Castile: A Forum on Race and Criminal Justice.1 The event, which drew 188 in-person attendees and another 200+ viewers at nine remote locations around the state, featured a panel discussion moderated by Judge Peter Reyes; panelists included Minneapolis NAACP President Nekima Levy-Pounds, Minnesota […]
FAQ: The MSBA’s new and revamped member services
At the start of the new bar year on July 1, the MSBA made several changes to its products and services, including the launch of a new version of our practicelaw resource library, the adoption of Casemaker as the association’s free research tool, and the introduction of new member communities at my.mnbar.org. We also revamped […]
Stingley honored
The Labor and Employment Law Section proudly awarded Sue Stingley its Leonard Lindquist Award at its annual dinner on June 15, 2016. The award is given annually to a practicing or recently retired employment or labor attorney for contributions and service to the legal community and the community at large. Stingley, a well-known and highly […]
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