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.

Monday Will See A Lot of Minnesota Highway Construction

It really does seem like ever major highway in and around the Twin Cities has a orange cone/barrel dress. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDot) is really keeping busy. Monday has the first morning rush hour as for the next two weeks. between I-94 and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jul 2015

Why No Charland or Fitzgerald on Diocese of New Ulm List?

The Diocese of New Ulm has had one list disclosure. I have looked at the list here: Diocese of New Ulm Release Their List of 4 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors With Diocese Of New Ulm Accused Priest Disclosures: Why Not More Names? Mike Bryant…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Jul 2015

Why No Charland or Reitmeier on Diocese of Duluth List?

The Diocese of Duluth has had one list disclosure. I have looked at the list here: The Diocese of Duluth Release Their List of 17 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors There have also been other lists from other parts of the state. The Archdiocese of St.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jul 2015

All Seven New Oblate Priests Named Served in Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

The 7 Oblate Priests names that were released yesterday all served at one time or another in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Archdiocese bankrupcy deadline is less than a month away and these names are not on a single Archdiocese list, it…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Jul 2015

List of 7 Credibly Accused Oblate Priests Released

Today a list of 7 Oblate priests with one or more credible claims of sexual abuse of minors was released. All of the seven named at some point were assigned in Minnesota: ORVILLE MUNIE ORVILLE MUNIE ASSIGNMENT TIMELINE 8/10/1908–Date of Birth 1931–St. Henry’s Seminary, Belleville,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Jul 2015

Important Video About Priest Sex Abuse Claim Deadline

The deadline for claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is August 3rd. Here is a video that is worth the time to watch: Nationally renowned priest abuse attorney Jeff Anderson’s website details instructions. There are a number of key points: •…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jul 2015

Priest Sex Abuse Claim Deadline Looming

Hopefully no one will miss the approaching deadline for claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, August 3rd. In the confusion following the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt and his Adjutant Bishop yesterday, people may miss the August 3rd deadline. Almost none of…

By Joe Crumley

/ 16 Jun 2015

Who Will Replace Sex Abuse Tarnished Archbishop Nienstedt?

The news of Archbishop John Nienstedt’s apparent ouster by the church is big news nationwide. There are front page stories in USA Today, CNN, and the New York Times. Most of the stories, including a Star Tribune banner headline note that Auxiliary Bishop Lee A. Piché also…

By Joe Crumley

/ 15 Jun 2015

St Cloud Blog Looks at the Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two

Over at the St Cloud Blog I have been looking at the second year of the Minnesota Child Victims Act. The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 Jun 2015

RIP Dusty Rhodes

I grew up in Rhode Island so I was a WWF fan and would only see “Southern Wrestling” in the magazines. Later in life, I picked up a DVD of Dusty Rhodes matches and promos. A promo is what wrestlers are doing when they are…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jun 2015

“Failing To Protect” Clergy Abuse Survivors

Today the Ramsey County Attorney’s office filed criminal charges against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for “failing to protect children” from an abusive priest. The charges arise from the actions of former priest Curtis Wehmeyer. As reported by the Minneapolis Tribune: …

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jun 2015

There Has Been an Increase In Minnesota No Fault Wage Loss

In the 2013-14 legislative session the Minnesota legislature increased the weekly wage loss from $250 a week to $500. The question that has come up is when that change became affective. Insurance companies have done a number of different things. They have: Just started paying…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 May 2015