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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. bit.ly/4zmgcjk
October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. bit.ly/4zmgcjk
Terry Dale Pullen was arrested for threatening Oklahoma County District Judge Kathryn Savage and her husband, Malcolm Savage, a criminal defense attorney. bit.ly/4hA9X5q
October 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Terry Dale Pullen was arrested for threatening Oklahoma County District Judge Kathryn Savage and her husband, Malcolm Savage, a criminal defense attorney. bit.ly/4hA9X5q
The Supreme Court's new term will review Trump immigration policies, gun rights cases, religious rights, and potential justice retirements amid midterm elections.
Six things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term - Minnesota Lawyer
The Supreme Court's new term will review Trump immigration policies, gun rights cases, religious rights, and potential justice retirements amid midterm elections.
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October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Supreme Court's new term will review Trump immigration policies, gun rights cases, religious rights, and potential justice retirements amid midterm elections.
An immigration judge ruled the U.S. can deport Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, under a Cold War-era law citing security threats. bit.ly/4ATJZkM
October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
An immigration judge ruled the U.S. can deport Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, under a Cold War-era law citing security threats. bit.ly/4ATJZkM
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Toddrick Barnette, Peter Goss, and Michelle Hayes for the Minnesota 4th Judicial District vacancy. bit.ly/4j3MWsJ
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends Toddrick Barnette, Peter Goss, and Michelle Hayes for the Minnesota 4th Judicial District vacancy. bit.ly/4j3MWsJ
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed Johnny Leroy Brown's conviction, rejecting his Batson challenge to the dismissal of the sole Black juror in his trial. bit.ly/4y0zxW1
October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed Johnny Leroy Brown's conviction, rejecting his Batson challenge to the dismissal of the sole Black juror in his trial. bit.ly/4y0zxW1
The Supreme Court's new term will review Trump immigration policies, gun rights cases, religious rights, and potential justice retirements amid midterm elections. bit.ly/4y6QBd7
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Supreme Court's new term will review Trump immigration policies, gun rights cases, religious rights, and potential justice retirements amid midterm elections. bit.ly/4y6QBd7
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals paused Minnesota's ban on ai-generated fake nude images after xAI challenged the law as unconstitutional. bit.ly/3U4OdFL
October 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals paused Minnesota's ban on ai-generated fake nude images after xAI challenged the law as unconstitutional. bit.ly/3U4OdFL
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviews a temporary restraining order by Judge Henry T. Wingate in Mississippi, which contained AI-induced errors. bit.ly/4hNmG3x
October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviews a temporary restraining order by Judge Henry T. Wingate in Mississippi, which contained AI-induced errors. bit.ly/4hNmG3x
Justice Clarence Thomas marks 35 years on the U.S. Supreme Court as he approaches a longevity record and reflects a conservative legacy in Minnesota cases. bit.ly/4hv6Zz9
October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Justice Clarence Thomas marks 35 years on the U.S. Supreme Court as he approaches a longevity record and reflects a conservative legacy in Minnesota cases. bit.ly/4hv6Zz9
Minnesota Supreme Court reverses Michael Lee LaFlex's murder conviction, citing improper jury instructions on heat-of-passion manslaughter defense. bit.ly/4jCo1fU
October 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Minnesota Supreme Court reverses Michael Lee LaFlex's murder conviction, citing improper jury instructions on heat-of-passion manslaughter defense. bit.ly/4jCo1fU
The U.S. Supreme Court may hear cases on immigrant detention policies, regulation of prediction markets, and Texas Ten Commandments law. bit.ly/4yqhr0E
October 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court may hear cases on immigrant detention policies, regulation of prediction markets, and Texas Ten Commandments law. bit.ly/4yqhr0E
The Minnesota Supreme Court imposed a stayed 60-day suspension on the attorney, citing substance abuse treatment, sobriety and remorse.
Supreme Court decides to stay Anoka attorney’s suspension - Minnesota Lawyer
The Minnesota Supreme Court imposed a stayed 60-day suspension on the attorney, citing substance abuse treatment, sobriety and remorse.
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October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Minnesota Supreme Court imposed a stayed 60-day suspension on the attorney, citing substance abuse treatment, sobriety and remorse.
The ACLU of Minnesota and Lockridge Grindal Nauen sued Detroit Lakes Public School District over its ban on rainbow stickers and symbols supporting LGBTQ+ students.
Detroit Lakes schools face suit over LGBTQ+ rainbow ban - Minnesota Lawyer
The ACLU of Minnesota and Lockridge Grindal Nauen sued Detroit Lakes Public School District over its ban on rainbow stickers and symbols supporting LGBTQ+ students.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The ACLU of Minnesota and Lockridge Grindal Nauen sued Detroit Lakes Public School District over its ban on rainbow stickers and symbols supporting LGBTQ+ students.
Taft family law attorney Laura Dinakar draws on her social work background to advocate for Minnesota clients, pro bono service and access to justice.
Breaking the Ice: Family law attorney advocates systemic change - Minnesota Lawyer
Taft family law attorney Laura Dinakar draws on her social work background to advocate for Minnesota clients, pro bono service and access to justice.
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October 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Taft family law attorney Laura Dinakar draws on her social work background to advocate for Minnesota clients, pro bono service and access to justice.
The Minnesota Supreme Court imposed a stayed 60-day suspension on the attorney, citing substance abuse treatment, sobriety and remorse. bit.ly/4rHaiqp
October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Minnesota Supreme Court imposed a stayed 60-day suspension on the attorney, citing substance abuse treatment, sobriety and remorse. bit.ly/4rHaiqp
The ACLU of Minnesota and Lockridge Grindal Nauen sued Detroit Lakes Public School District over its ban on rainbow stickers and symbols supporting LGBTQ+ students. bit.ly/47vtZb8
October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The ACLU of Minnesota and Lockridge Grindal Nauen sued Detroit Lakes Public School District over its ban on rainbow stickers and symbols supporting LGBTQ+ students. bit.ly/47vtZb8
An immigration judge ruled the U.S. can deport Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, under a Cold War-era law citing security threats. bit.ly/47qWgQe
October 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
An immigration judge ruled the U.S. can deport Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, under a Cold War-era law citing security threats. bit.ly/47qWgQe
The Justice Department filed misconduct complaints against Minnesota federal judges over comments about immigration enforcement and judicial independence. bit.ly/4yqyMXp
October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Justice Department filed misconduct complaints against Minnesota federal judges over comments about immigration enforcement and judicial independence. bit.ly/4yqyMXp
Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey have applied for sentence commutations in Wisconsin, continuing their legal efforts following convictions in the Teresa Halbach murder case. bit.ly/4iUhRrn
October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey have applied for sentence commutations in Wisconsin, continuing their legal efforts following convictions in the Teresa Halbach murder case. bit.ly/4iUhRrn
Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk outline competing plans for public safety, crime victims and prosecution in the Hennepin County Attorney race. bit.ly/47yGumh
September 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk outline competing plans for public safety, crime victims and prosecution in the Hennepin County Attorney race. bit.ly/47yGumh
Trans people in Kansas sue the state over a law requiring driver’s licenses to reflect sex at birth, citing privacy and equality rights. bit.ly/4xQ9QaN
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Trans people in Kansas sue the state over a law requiring driver’s licenses to reflect sex at birth, citing privacy and equality rights. bit.ly/4xQ9QaN
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Jeremy Blackwelder and Aaron Zurek as judges in Minnesota's 5th Judicial District, replacing Judges Zimmer and Anderson. bit.ly/4hmBCqh
September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Jeremy Blackwelder and Aaron Zurek as judges in Minnesota's 5th Judicial District, replacing Judges Zimmer and Anderson. bit.ly/4hmBCqh
The U.S. Supreme Court may hear cases on immigrant detention policies, regulation of prediction markets, and Texas Ten Commandments law. bit.ly/4hjCU5o
September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court may hear cases on immigrant detention policies, regulation of prediction markets, and Texas Ten Commandments law. bit.ly/4hjCU5o
AI errors in a federal judge’s order raise concerns as state and federal courts develop rules for judges and law clerks using generative AI tools.
Hallucination-laced court order raises alarm bells
AI errors in a federal judge’s order raise concerns as state and federal courts develop rules for judges and law clerks using generative AI tools.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AI errors in a federal judge’s order raise concerns as state and federal courts develop rules for judges and law clerks using generative AI tools.