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.

Cellphones Are Causing Car Collisions

The numbers continue to grow. Those who admit to causing a highway deaths while using cell phones has grown to 13% of all highway deaths. That’s are just the cases where the person is caught or takes responsibility. Based on all of the excuses we…

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 Dec 2013

Mankato Press Conference Today December 12th 11am

Media Advisory December 11, 2013 Mankato Press Conference Thursday Diocese of New Ulm, Servants of the Paraclete Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit The identities of 12 priests with accusations of sexual abuse of a minor remain protected What: At a news conference on Thursday in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Dec 2013

Another Adjuster Reacts to Our Radio Ads (update)

From time to time I get emails from adjusters (Edit: the emailer actually works on the Insurance sales side) in reaction to our radio ads. Seems like now that we have been running ads in the Twin Cities on KQ, WCCO, and KFAN there are…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Dec 2013

I Have a Slam Dunk Case

We hear this from time to time. The problem is that there is probably no such thing. Sure, if you have horrible injuries and there is very little coverage the money should just be paid, but even there you have issues. There are medical bills…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Dec 2013

Finding The Names of the Publicly Accused Minnesota Priests

With the passage of the Child Victims Act, survivors who were sexually abused as children now have an open window in Minnesota to bring cases that have been previously barred by the statute of limitations. It will be important that every person who was abused,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Dec 2013

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Release Their List of 34 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors (update)

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis released a list today of 34 priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Up until a court order last week, these lists have been hidden. In an effort to get ahead of today’s disclosures, the diocese notified 92…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Dec 2013

Are There Segway DUI’s in Minnesota?

In a recent case, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that a person operating a “Segway” electric personal assistive mobility device is not a driver of a motor vehicle and is not, therefore, subject to the prohibitions of the Minnesota Impaired Driving Code. In State…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Dec 2013

Roundup: Some Lawyers Producing Some Great Information For the Consumer

I am always keeping an eye out for things that consumers should be looking our for. Here are a number of things I found most interesting: K. Lindsay Rakers from here at the Legal Examiner, takes a look at the most asked questions after a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Dec 2013

Tracking The Publicly Accused Minnesota Priests

With the passage of the Child Victims Act, survivors who were sexually abused as children now have an open window in Minnesota to bring classes that have been previously barred by the statute of limitations. It will be important that every person who was abused,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Nov 2013

Rainy Day in the Park

There is a quiet dell leading to the hidden waterfall that gives name to the park by the river. It is kept dark on even the brightest days by a thick canopy of leaves from the ancient trees. The soft bark of the thick tree…

By Joe Crumley

/ 30 Sep 2013

Another Escaped Minnesota Rodeo Bull

Another escaped rodeo bull has caused serious injuries in Minnesota, reports the Star Tribune. A Rice Rodeo bull escaped from its corral at the rodeo at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington, Minnesota, injuring eight people. This incident is similar to a case I handled several years ago.

By Joe Crumley

/ 8 Aug 2013

Dealing with the Insurance Adjuster: Overall

This past month, we have been looking at the issue of dealing with the insurance adjuster. I am amazed at how poorly consumers are treated and what things they are told. If you have a claim, I…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jul 2013