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.

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Talking Money

Last month, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis came forward with their financial information. What was interesting is the lead or headline that they were operating at a loss. However, the actual numbers showed that the loss was a result of reserves the archdiocese…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 May 2014

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Has an Interesting Addition to Their List

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis released a statement with their most recent disclosures: Certain clergy members who we have made known to the public through press releases or who have been the subject of media reports over the past many months are not included…

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 May 2014

To All A Happy Mothers Day or Mothers Memory

At times, we represent clients who are mothers and we see how much the injuries can change their lives. I was moved by the client that had to send her child to foster care, after she had surgery. It was a horrible time for even…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 May 2014

Minnesota Weekend Highway Shutdowns = Slowing Down In Work Zones

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a weekend of major shutdowns: Interstate 94 closure in St. Paul In St. Paul, westbound I-94 will be shut down between Hwy. 61 and Interstate 35E from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. Eastbound will be closed…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Apr 2014

Hawaii Survivors of Child Sex Abuse Need To Act Right Away

Survivors of sexual abuse have two days left to seek justice against their attackers. The Window that had been opened by the Hawaii legislature has a ending date of Thursday, April 24th. Those with claims must act within that time. Check out : Hawaii Law…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Apr 2014

St. Patrick’s Day : Be Safe

St. Patrick’s Day can seem like an invitation to excessive drinking. It’s important that those choices not include driving while drunk. A University of Pennsylvania study showed that on St. Patrick’s Day, there are 23% more accidents resulting in death or serious injury. National Highway…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Mar 2014

Increased Number of Patrol Cars Being Hit

The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding all drivers to watch out for patrol cars out on the road. The increased snow and ice has a lot more need for them out there. As BringMetheNews reported: “Since Jan. 1, we’ve had 13 state patrol squads struck,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 Mar 2014

Chief Fed Crash Investigator Quits

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board is leaving, according to the Washington Post: Deborah A.P. Hersman, who has served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for almost six years, will step down to become president of the National Safety Council, the NSC announced T

By Joe Crumley

/ 11 Mar 2014

The 2014 Pothole Season

Some day the snow will melt and the streets will widen across Minnesota. But, does it matter if the roads are replaced with big holes? There are many near rear end collisions as people slow to navigate the giant’s golf course like terrain. St. Cloud…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Mar 2014

New Crosier List has Names of Priests Who Were in Minnesota

This past week, the Crosier’s released a list of Crosiers with one or more credible claims of sexual abuse of minors. On that list were the names of 17 Crosier Priests who worked in Minnesota: ——— Cornelius DeVenster, osc Date of birth: 12/12/1907 (Nijmegen, the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Mar 2014

Change The Batteries in Smoke and CO Alarms as You Spring Forward!

Don’t forget, it is Spring ahead tonight, where we lose an hour of sleep and have to change all the clocks. I love the VCR’s and Cell phones that take care of themselves. But did you change the necessary batteries? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Mar 2014

Crosiers Release Their List of 19 Priests Credibly Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

In what they called hope for ” healing, peace and comfort to the victims and their families” the Crosier Province, headquartered in Phoenix released the names of 19 Crosiers with one or more credible claims of sexual abuse of minors. The also included that there are…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Mar 2014