From the Bench

May-June 2023

PTSD Presumption Prevails Despite Differing Expert Opinions

Read about recent court cases dealing with PTSD presumption, statutory immunity, comprehensive plan, and more.

Mar-Apr 2023

Court Affirms That Unassembled Gun Parts Constitute a Firearm

Read about recent court cases dealing with firearm regulation, dog ordinance, the First Amendment, and more.

Jan-Feb 2023

Court Reverses Ruling on Municipal Taxpayer Standing

Read about recent court cases dealing with taxpayer spending, absentee ballots, Clean Water Act, and more.

Nov-Dec 2022

US Supreme Court Says Miranda Violation Not Basis for Civil Claim

Read about recent court cases dealing with Miranda warning violations, statutory immunity, environmental law, and more.

Sep-Oct 2022

US Supreme Court Holds That City Violated First Amendment

Read about recent court cases dealing with first amendment, sign code, and more.

Jul-Aug 2022

US Supreme Court Upholds Censure of College Board Member

Read about recent court cases dealing with absentee ballot boards, constitutional law, public easements, and more.

May-Jun 2022

City’s Zoning Variance Denial Upheld by MN Court of Appeals

Read about recent court cases dealing with city zoning, Perham hospital district, park dedication fees, and more.

Mar-Apr 2022

MN Supreme Court Upholds City Ballot Question Language

Read about recent court cases dealing with election law, governmental immunities, and land use.

Jan-Feb 2022

Court of Appeals Reverses City’s Public Nuisance Resolution

Read about recent court cases that may affect Minnesota cities.

Nov-Dec 2021

Police Sued for Actions Taken During ‘Welfare Check’

City of Minneapolis police officers who were conducting a welfare check entered Teresa Graham’s home without a warrant, seized her,…