Minnesota

Minnesota was the 32nd state admitted to the Union, on May 11, 1858. It is the 12th largest state by area, and with just over 5.5 million inhabitants, the 22nd most populous state in the US. Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” the state is prominently known for this feature. With nearly 60% of residents living in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, or “Twin Cities”, it is a predominant area in the state for tourism, development, and the state’s economy. The center of transportation, educational institutions, business, and government offices are primarily situated in this region of the state.

Today the state’s economy is highly driven by the finished products and services sector. It is home to many well-known corporations including Target, 3M, Hormel, Land O’Lakes, Valspar, Best Buy, and General Mills, among other major corporations. With a 3.1% unemployment rate in 2017, it was among the lowest in the country.

Minnesota’s government, like the federal government, is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. 

  • The Executive Branch is led by the governor of the state, who leads a cabinet that consists of leaders of state agencies.  These leaders are called commissioners.  Other elected offices are the secretary of state, attorney general and the state auditor. 
  • The Legislative Branch of Minnesota is broken into two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.  The state is broken into districts and each district has one senator and two representatives.  The districts are comprised of about 67,000 people.
  • For the state’s judicial branch, the court system has three levels.  Additionally, there are two specialized courts:  the tax court and a workers compensation court.  The District courts, which are the courts of general jurisdiction, and the state has ten districts.  Appeals are heard by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which has 19 judges that hear cases in three-judge panels.  The Supreme Court of the state has seven judges, and it hears all appeals from the tax court and workers’ compensation court of appeals, as well as first-degree murder convictions.  The Minnesota Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over election disputes.

Minnesota is known for the Twin Cities, however, there are several popular destinations in the state, including the largest indoor mall in the US, the Mall of America. Minnesota also held title as the most literate US state in 2015, and is home to several major universities including the University of Minnesota, Walden University, and over 37 public education institutions throughout the state.

Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest news and stories from the state. Employment law, wage and hourly discrimination, biofuel and environmental news, educational news, and government agency stories, are among those covered by the National Law Review. Visitors to the site will find news coverage updated regularly, and will always find the latest stories, legislation, and litigation throughout the state, through the online site.  

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Jan
4
2018
New Year, New Minimum Wage Hikes Polsinelli PC
Dec
26
2017
Many State and Local Minimum Wage Increases Will Go Into Effect on January 1, 2018 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
21
2017
Minnesota and Minneapolis Minimum Wage Rates to Increase on January 1, 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
20
2017
Roundup of Minimum Wage Increases for 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
20
2017
Elder Abuse: Are Granny Cams a Solution, a Compliance Burden, or Both? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
30
2017
Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Employment at Will Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
18
2017
Here’s a Tip, Minnesota: Discharging Employees for Refusing to Share Gratuities is Prohibited Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
17
2017
Insurance Carriers Exclude Color Matching Requirements from Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
14
2017
Lawsuits Over Rescission of DACA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
22
2017
LinkedOut: Court finds Ex-Employee Likely Violated Non-Solicitation Provision with LinkedIn Post Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
11
2017
Minnesota Doubles Summer Biofuel Mandate For Diesel Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
19
2017
Minnesota Tightens Restrictions on “Drive-By” Disability Access Lawsuits Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
23
2017
Minnesota Legislature Gives Up on Bill to Preempt Cities’ Safe and Sick Leave Ordinances Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
27
2017
Preliminary Rules Released for Minneapolis and Saint Paul Sick Leave Ordinances Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
13
2017
Minnesota Human Rights Act’s Statute of Limitations Tolls When Employer Investigates Discrimination Complaints Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
11
2017
Broad Minnesota Warrant Seeks Data on All Users Who Googled Fraud Victim Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
14
2017
Gander Mountain Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – Fifth Outdoor Retailer to File in Last Year Stark & Stark
Mar
13
2017
Minnesota Bill to Preempt Local Sick and Safe Leave Ordinances Advances in Legislature Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
21
2017
Legislative Update for Minnesota Employers: Paid Leave Bills Advance, Cell Phone Hands-Free Bill Introduced Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Minnesota Legislature Moves Forward to Preempt Municipal Safe and Sick Leave and Wage Ordinances Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
30
2017
Minnesota Case Raises Interesting Issues on Relationship Between Insurance Agent and Policyholder Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
25
2017
Minneapolis Safe and Sick Leave Ordinance Survives Broad Injunction Threat but Is Restricted to Employers Within City Limits Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
18
2016
Update: Minnesota Football Team Ends Bowl Boycott Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2016
Players To Boycott Football Activities, Bowl Game, Over Suspensions Of Teammates Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
12
2016
Litigation Battle Over Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
29
2016
Minnesota Adds Several Nanomaterials to List of Chemicals of High Concern Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
16
2016
The Long-Arm of Minnesota Law Reaches Out to Adjudicate Claims Against an Out-of-State Employee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
13
2016
Illinois’ New Leave Laws and Non-compete Warning; Sick Leave Comes to Berkeley and St. Paul Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
12
2016
St. Paul, Minnesota Joins Paid Sick Leave Patchwork Quilt and Continues Its Spread Into Interior States Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
9
2016
Nurses Strike Twin Cities’ Hospitals Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
7
2016
Paid Sick Leave Laws Gaining Traction in Big Cities, States Faegre Drinker
Sep
2
2016
Minnesota Judge Goes Above and Beyond in Sentencing Nursing Home Rapist Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
Jul
25
2016
First Minneapolis, Now St.Paul - Another Earned Sick and Safe Time Mandate Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
13
2016
Fizzled Minnesota Suit Against Target Officers and Directors Raises Question as to Value of Derivative Claims in Data Breach Cases Mintz
Jun
24
2016
Minnesota Judge Denies Injunction Against Soon-To-Be Effective Persuader Rule but Notes Potential Issues with Rule Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
24
2016
Minneapolis Employers Brace for Paid Sick Leave Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
23
2016
Minnesota Court Denies Injunction to Keep Amended Persuader Rule from Taking Effect – Finds DOL Exceeded Authority Under Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
8
2016
Sick of These Updates Yet? The Latest Sick Leave and Minimum Wage News (Minneapolis, San Francisco, San Diego, OR) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
2
2016
Minnesota: When is “Wrongful” Eviction Intentional and Therefore Not Covered? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
1
2016
Minneapolis Approves Paid Sick Leave Law Proskauer Rose LLP
May
27
2016
Minneapolis Becomes First City in Minnesota to Require Paid Sick Leave Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
26
2016
Third Party Administrator Agreement Filing and Compliance Requirements Polsinelli PC
May
2
2016
Estate Taxes, Prince Dies Intestate: Even Musical Geniuses Sometimes Miss a Note Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Apr
28
2016
Prince Dies Without A Will; Special Administrator Appointed Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Mar
30
2016
Minnesota Lawmakes Consider Paid Family Leave Bill Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
30
2016
Citing Abuse of Discretion, Mining Commission Vacates Minnesota Inspector’s Orders Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
8
2016
Dichotomy Between Intent to Injure and Intentional Conduct Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
29
2016
St. Paul is Second Minnesota City to Weigh Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
30
2015
Stratasys Extrudes Past IPR Petitions; Set to Build 3D Printer Case Against Afinia Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Sep
22
2015
Did You Grow Corn in Michigan in the Past Two Years? You’re Part of a Lawsuit Varnum LLP
 

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