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IB Day of Action-Connecting Loved One

Bradshaw and Bryant contributes to the community in many ways. For many years, we have paid for holiday Responsible Rides Home, where anyone in St. Cloud can get a free cab ride home during certain holidays.

By Joe Crumley

/ 20 Nov 2020

Real Patriotism: Wearing a Mask!

This anti-mask movement is starting to sound a lot like all the other anti-science arguments about evolution, vaccination, global warming, etc. These are beliefs founded in ignorance, mythology and non-scientific anecdotes. The common threads are simplistic thinking and ignoring real science. People

By Joe Crumley

/ 30 Jul 2020

Remember Stay Off Your Cell and Drive

In early 2020, the Minnesota Legislature came together and passed a common-sense law to get cell phones out of the hands of drivers. Studies show that taking your eyes off the road for five seconds at 55 mph is like driving the length of a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Jun 2020

Who Is to Blame for Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents?

If you slipped or tripped on the sidewalk and suffered an injury, you may be wondering who’s to blame. After all, you won’t be able to pursue compensation for your medical bills or lost wages unless you identify the liable party—and you won’t be able…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Mar 2020

Who Is to Blame for Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents?

When Might a Cargo Loading Company Be Liable for a Truck Accident?

When a big rig collides with another vehicle, jackknifes across multiple lanes of traffic, or flips over while rounding a curve, it’s reasonable to blame the trucker. In some scenarios, though, such accidents aren’t actually the result of driver error. A fully loaded tractor-trailer can…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Mar 2020

When Might a Cargo Loading Company Be Liable for a Truck Accident?

3 FAQs About Ranitidine Cancer Lawsuits

If you or someone you love was diagnosed with cancer after taking ranitidine, your family may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit. Several formulas of this heartburn medication appear to contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a probable human carcinogen. While NDMA does not pose…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Mar 2020

Minnesota Governor Declares Coronavirus Peacetime Emergency

Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a Peacetime Emergency to protect Minnesotans from the new coronavirus, called COVID-19. The order summarizes some of the actions the state has taken over the past year to prepare for such an emergency, and outlines the coordin

By Joe Crumley

/ 13 Mar 2020

Minnesota Governor Declares Coronavirus Peacetime Emergency

3 FAQs About School Bus Accident Claims

Did you know that students who ride the bus are 70 times more likely to get to school safely than those who travel there by car?

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Mar 2020

How Long Do Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse Have to Take Legal Action?

If you were abused by a member of the Catholic Church, you may have only a limited amount of time to sue for damages.

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Mar 2020

How Long Do Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse Have to Take Legal Action?

Coronavirus and Lawyers

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that originated in Wuhan, China is now threatening to become a worldwide pandemic. There are practical consequences that law offices, as well as all businesses should consider. The first American death has just occurred, with almost 3,000 known deaths worldwide and…

By Joe Crumley

/ 1 Mar 2020

What Does the Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Mean for Victims of Abuse?

Amid a flood of sexual abuse claims, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in early February. Because such proceedings implement an automatic stay, doing so effectively halted the 300 or so civil lawsuits the organization was facing. Alleging sexual misconduct on the part…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Feb 2020

What Does the Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Mean for Victims of Abuse?

Weinstein Guilty – Survivors Get a Message of Hope

As we get the verdict in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, I hope that it gives some solace to survivors of sexual assault. The witnesses that testified are all strong women that found their voice and stood up to extensive cross-examination. They explained how it…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Feb 2020

Weinstein Guilty – Survivors Get a Message of Hope