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.

Dealing With Anxiety

We deal with a number of people who have been injured. Some of the most troubling are those who suffer from anxiety with driving or being around those things which are like what caused their injury. Since the injures can’t be splinted or sewn up…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 May 2014

Diocese of Helena Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Need To Act Soon

Survivors of sexual abuse have until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 2014 to seek justice against their attackers. The Window that has been limited due to bankruptcy by the diocese is part of a federal court order. Anyone who was sexually abused by an employee of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 May 2014

Cell Phone Waiting Lot

I recently flew out of the Tampa Bay Airport and noticed that they have something called a cell phone waiting lot. What a great idea! It is amazing when we use technology to create a system where people can sit and wait and do a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2014

Minnesota Major Road Closures for Memorial Day Weekend

There are cones, big signs, electric notices and state workers out there in orange vests. But still, people drive to fast and continue to not pay attention as they call and suffer from, as my fellow writer from Oklahoma Noble McIntyre describes, driving inTEXTicated .…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2014

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Adds 5 to List of Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis released a list today of 5 additional priests accused of sexually abusing minors. The release adds to their previous list of 34. Along with the list the Bishop of St Cloud, Rev. Donald J. Kettler released a statement…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2014

Amazing Victim Impact Statement

Over time, I have heard a number of victim impact statements. Some are touching, others seem to miss the point. They can be rambling dissertations that make everyone in the courtroom uncomfortable or even confused. They are sometimes read by the lawyers in the case, …

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 May 2014

Two Very Important Depositions in The Fight Against Child Abuse

Recently, Jeff Anderson and Associates released the deposition testimony of : Archbishop John Nienstedt and Kevin McDonough There was a real fight to have these depositions take place and there were a number of issues that came up during the depositions. They were each…

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 May 2014

Should Cell Phone Use Be Banned in Construction Zones?

This year the Minnesota Legislature will be considering a bill that will ban the use of cell phones in work zones. As BringMetheNews recently reported: According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there have been about 26,000 crashes in work zones in the last five…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 May 2014

My Appearances on The Tom Barnard Podcast

We advertise on the podcast , so every hour there is a minute long commercial. There are a couple of those to hear. There is also a recent one that Don Shelby wrote ( the debut is at 21:45) , that makes me laugh. Weird…

By Mike Bryant

/ 18 May 2014

Things of Interest: Been a While

It’s been a while since I put one of these together. I still have been reading and seeing great stuff, just not bloggin as often. But here is what I found recently: – Dr. Lance Silverman, continues to blog about different and interesting topics. Two…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 May 2014

Cold-Water-Challenge: Very Bad Idea

Recent reports are that a Coon Rapids man is facing charges because of his promotion of the Cold-Water- Challenge. The Minneapolis Tribune reported: A 19-year-old Coon Rapids man faces a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge for participating in a YouTube stunt jump off a Brooklyn Park…

By Mike Bryant

/ 16 May 2014

55 Schools Facing US Sex Assault Probe

The list is extensive and across the country. It is troubling and hopefully promising that something will actually get done. The List: Arizona Arizona State University California Occidental College University of California-Berkeley University of Southern California Colorado Regis University Univer

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 May 2014