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What You Were Reading In 2016 At The Minneapolis Legal Examiner

This year has been about as active as last year. I again took some time off for a couple of months from posting. Mostly due to a group of trials I had. We thank everyone, who took the time to read any of our posts.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Dec 2016

Pedestrians Have Increased Danger on New Years Eve

When are pedestrians in the most danger? It is New Year’s Eve. Why? It is usually a combination of drunk drivers and drunk walkers. “Alcohol impairs your physical ability to walk and to drive,” said Dr. Thomas Esposito at Loyola University Health System in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Dec 2016

Collision: Stay in Your Car

The Minneapolis Tribune look at this issue today and have a great video to watch: Here’s why you should stay in your vehicle after a crash http://strib.mn/2ie9Pvx The video shows people who are out on the top of a corner they just slid…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Dec 2016

In 2017 Minnesota Should Finally Pass Survivor Statute

For a number of years the Minnesota Legislature has been looking at the survivor statute as a possible law change. Basically, a change is needed to deal with cases where a plaintiff dies before the case is settled or reached a judgment. Today in Minnesota…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Dec 2016

Know Law for Shovling

When you are clearing sidewalks and drive ways, the snow can’t be placed on the road. The Minnesota Department of Transportation sent out a press release pointing out that private homeowners and commercial snow removal operators are prevented from depositing snow onto a public roadway.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Dec 2016

Heavy Snow Doesn’t Need To Bring More Accidents Across The State

Today may be the the first real measurable snow in Minnesota. In the past, the first real snow has brought accidents across the state. A number of those accidents have left Minnesotans dying on the roads. It is hoped that education and reduce injuries as…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Dec 2016

Historical International Settlement for Survivor

As a follow up to a blog I covered some time ago: Real Life Story: The Young Voice of Survivor of a Priest Pedophile Jeff Anderson announced the settlement of the Federal case. It was a honor to listen to the courageous survivor today at…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Oct 2016

Real Life Reason to Not be Intexticated

A great twitter post has been making the rounds about texting and driving. @SummerBreak really did a great job with this one. I hope that everyone that texts gets a chance to see it. It’s not worth it to ever be intexticated!

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Aug 2016

Jury Awards $2.1 Million to Abuse Survivors

(Minneapols, Minnesota) A Hennepin County jury awarded two victims of sexual abuse by localCasting Director Matthew Feeney, $2,073,078.04 for past and future emotional distress and health care costs. The verdict came at the end of a three-day jury trial held in Hennepin County District Court…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jul 2016

Keep an Eye on Children and Pokemon Go

Seems like everywhere I look someone is playing Pokemon Go. There are people rushing around and not paying attention as they walk, drive, and GOTTA CATCH THEM ALL. Ever parent needs to keep an eye on what their children are doing. I came across a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jul 2016

Happy Fourth Of July

It’s Independence Day. It was always one of the greatest days growing up back in Rhode Island. There was a 3-4 hour parade, clam bakes and fireworks that night. The whole town of Bristol was electric as people returned home and there were parties everywhere.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Jul 2016

10 Days Remain for Diocese of Duluth Survivors of Child Sex Abuse To Act To Protect Rights

There are 10 days left. there is very little time left. The time is now for those that suffered, saw, or suspected abuse to come forward. It is not to late, but the closer to the deadline the harder it will be to insure…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 May 2016