Recent Articles from Laura Brown
United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
The defendants moved to dismiss, stating that UHS’s claims were untimely.
Judge faces formal complaint from state board
Judge denies violating “any of the Rules of Judicial Conduct.”
Court upholds ‘geofence’ warrant that led to suspect’s cellphone
Minneapolis police got a search warrant to order Google to provide account data after the building was vandalized following the murder of George Floyd.
Woman arrested on quashed warrant due to clerical error
Woman was arrested due to a quashed warrant that remained active as a result of a clerical error.
Company loses challenge to city odor ordinance
The city enacted the ordinance in 2019.
Misappropriation of clients’ money prompts disbarment
A petition for disciplinary action was filed in January 2023.
Lawyers, scholars weigh in on embryo ruling
Notably, the chief justice used his religion to justify the ruling.
Sexual relationship with client draws discipline
Attorney is suspended from the practice of law for 90 days.
Supreme Court suspends lawyer who has been disciplined 14 times since ’79
Though he has practiced for over 50 years, he has faced discipline that spans over 43 years of his practice.
Deer farm moratorium draws suit
Minnesota deer farmers are suing the state over a moratorium on new deer farms.
Court of Appeals hears case about refusal to dispense morning-after pill
Lawyers who represented a woman denied Plan B contraceptive by a pharmacist were recently back in court.
Firm counsels insurers on managing risk while using AI
While AI technologies have revolutionized the insurance industry, it is not without regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk to those insurers.
Legal News
- Federal agencies failed to investigate Havana Syndrome, ignored crucial evidence and withheld information, attorney says during Congressional hearing
- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
- Jurors should have considered stand-your-ground defense in sawed-off shotgun killing, judges rule
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