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Minnesota Court of Appeals Decides Privacy Case
In Smallwood v. State, A21-0001 (Minn. Ct. App. Aug. 23, 2021), the court of appeals decided several issues affecting privacy claims. The case concerned...
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Evictions During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented changes in our world, including evictions in Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz executed Emergency Executive Order 20-79 on July 14, 2020,...
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Requirements for Triggering Pre-Verdict Interest
On January 11, 2021, in Blehr v. Anderson, the court of appeals clarified the requirements for triggering pre-judgment interest under Minn. Stat. 549.09. Section...
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Update on Expert Witness Requirements in Malpractice Claims
Minn. Stat. § 544.42 generally requires that claimants, who are bringing negligence or malpractice claims against various types of professionals, provide expert testimony establishing...
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Case Law Update
Due to the coronavirus, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed executive order 20-01, postponing deadlines imposed by statute, including statutes of limitations. Governor Walz passed...
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New Federal Legislation Requires Paid Time Off Related to COVID-19
On March 18, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which imposes obligations on many employers to provide temporary paid benefits to employees....