Legal

The legal landscape in Minnesota is constantly evolving. This section highlights important court cases, legislative updates, and consumer protection laws that shape the rights of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents. Stay informed about legal trends that impact your safety, finances, and justice.

Minnesota 2018 Judicial Elections

Even with all the other elections going on, there are still judicial elections to consider. The Minnesota Bar Association has added a website so that consumers can get information on each of the candidates. The Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers, of which I am a member , is now out…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Oct 2018

Diocese of Duluth Adds 2 Names to List of Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

The Diocese of Duluth of released a list of 2 additional priests accused of sexually abusing minors. The release adds to their previous lists of 17. Along with the list the Bishop Paul Sirba released a statement: As part of the Diocese of Duluth’s ongoing efforts to foster safe environments…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Sep 2018

Bobby Kennedy – Assassinated 50 Years Ago Today

Fifty years ago today, Robert F. Kennedy died on the brink of the Presidency.

By Joe Crumley

/ 6 Jun 2018

Contingency Fee : Key To the Courthouse and Justice From the Church

I read with interest, and a bit of anger, Professor Hank Shea’s Star Tribune editorial suggesting, “Attorneys for the archdiocese and plaintiffs could waive part of their fees, a major sacrifice that would make more money available for victims.” Mr. Shea’s seemingly simple solution: Lawyers: Work f

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Apr 2018

How Soon Should I Consult an Attorney After a Car Accident?

If you are injured in a motor-vehicle collision, your first call should be to the police, and your second should be to a car accident attorney. You may be tempted to call the insurance company to begin the claims process, but any recorded statement you…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Apr 2018

What Constitutes “Wrongful Death” in Minnesota?

Losing a loved one is always devastating. Whether the death followed a heroic battle with a serious illness or was totally unexpected, family members must bear a significant burden after the loss. Adjusting to life after such a tragic event can be especially difficult when…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Mar 2018

What Constitutes “Wrongful Death” in Minnesota?

Why would The Archdiocese Jump Into The Crosier Bankruptcy: Delay

The Crosier Bankruptcy has been moving along. There parties have been working together toward resolution, and there was an end in sight. Then this week, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis filed a motion to stop the settlement. Their official statement was: The archdiocese filed…

By Mike Bryant

/ 18 Mar 2018

Check Smoke and CO Batteries Along with Spring Forward!!

It Spring ahead tonight, where we lose an hour of sleep and have to change all the clocks. I love the DCR’s and Cell phones that take care of themselves. But did you change the necessary batteries? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is telling all consumers: it’s a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Mar 2018

Check Smoke and CO Batteries Along with Spring Forward!!

Has the Pope Changed Course Again

Recently I wrote about the Pope supporting Bishop Juan Barros in Chili against survivors. The Pope: Zero Tolerance??? The Pope hopefully learned from that when he restarted the Sex Abuse Commission. But I am again I am asking the questions I asked when the commision was…

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 Feb 2018

Edina Leads Minnesota in DUI Arrests

Edina police arrested 476 drivers in 2017 for DUI. The Minneapolis Tribune noted : The Edina Police Department is one of the toughest law enforcement agencies in the state when it comes to drunken driving, with most of its arrests occurring along the freeways that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Feb 2018

The Pope: Zero Tolerance???

The new Pope was supposed to be different. He promised a policy of Zero Tolerance toward clergy guilty in the sexual abuse scandals. But do his words in Chili this week tell a different story? The AP reported: Pope Francis accused victims of Chile’s most notorious…

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 Jan 2018

Justice : Words of Martin Luther King Jr.

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The courts are closed, no mail , and for some a day off. It will be a day to read or hear the “I Have A Dream ” speech. To think about it’s meaning. http://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs For me it is…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Jan 2018