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.

Interesting Day in Bankruptcy of Diocese of Duluth

Today at 11:30 it is expected that a top official from the Diocese of Duluth will testify under oath regarding the Diocese of Duluth Bankruptcy filing. The Diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December. Judge Robert J. Kressel set a May 25, 2016 deadline…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Feb 2016

Petextrian is the Pedestrian Who is Intexticated

The numbers of injured or killed pedestrians is growing. That growth is linked to cellphone distractions and parallels the eightfold increase in cellphone use in the past 15 years. The Urban Dictionary has added a new term – “petextrian.”: n. One who texts while walking, usually unaware…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Jan 2016

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Sets Deadline for Diocese of Duluth Survivors

Survivors of sexual abuse have until May 25, 2016 to seek justice against their attackers. That is just a little over firm months away. The Window that has been limited due to bankruptcy by the diocese is part of a federal court order. Anyone who…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Jan 2016

Cellphone-distracted Walking is Now Being Reviewed

This year the National Safety Council has started to track cellphone-distracted walking in the determinations for why pedestrians are hit by cars: Distracted walking injuries involving cell phones accounted for an estimated 11,101 injuries between 2000 and 2011[ii], making it a significant safety th

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Jan 2016

Two Times As Many Pedestrian Deaths in 2015

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported this month that Pedestrian deaths are on the rise: After falling to a six-year low of 17 in 2014, deaths are back in the 35-40 range of previous years, and safety experts are imploring drivers and pedestrians alike to put…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Jan 2016

What Were You Reading About In 2015 At Legal Examiner?

It’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been for…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Dec 2015

What You Were Reading In 2015 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 2015

Pedestrians Are In Danger on New Years Eve

What is the Deadliest Day for pedestrians? 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 2015

Minnesota State Patrol: What to do if you have been in a collision

Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol recently talked to the nncnow.com about this very topic. His advice: The person involved must evaluate the incident and decide on the best course of action to minimize the risk they place themselves and others in. If…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Dec 2015

In 2016 Minnesota Should Finally Pass Survivor Statute

For the last couple 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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Dec 2015

Settling for “Full Policy Limits”: Why You Still Need a Lawyer

Three true stories about people who thought they were settling for all the insurance coverage, but we found much more for them.

By Joe Crumley

/ 30 Nov 2015

Today Give Thanks

It’s Thanksgiving Day. A great day to think about our loved ones and what we have to be thankful for. – It’s great to have a healthy family. – It’s wonderful to have great people to work with. – It’s a blessing to have clients…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Nov 2015