One more year, and another Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms (affectionately SoloSmall) under our belts. Bob and I were in attendance this year and enjoyed catching up everyone there and taking in the weather and sights of Duluth. The big themes of the conference this year were automation (e.g. document assembly) and and …
Minnesota Supreme Court Adopts New E-Filing Rules; Mandatory E-Filing to begin in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties
Last Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court adopted final e-filing rules as amendments to the Civil Rules, General Rules of Practice, and the Public Access Rules. These new rules go into effect on September 1, 2012 and apply to all matters commenced on or after September 1. Perhaps most significantly, the final rules mandate electronic filing of …
Be the Judge
The MSBA High School Mock Trial program is a great way for Minnesota lawyers to give back to the local schools. Volunteers are needed to judge the trials this winter, held at local courthouses across the state. The time commitment is minimal but the payback, terrific. Time Commitment – 8 hours, max Volunteer judges are …
Boards, Offices, and Boards, Oh My
Based on the number of calls we get at the MSBA, even experienced lawyers get all the boards and offices dealing with lawyers confused. So for them and especially for the approximately 600 new lawyers sworn in October 28, this post is for you. Here’s what we know: Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners - Contact for information …
New Lawyers: Thinking About Hanging Your Shingle?
Have you always planned to hang your shingle after law school? Or are you still looking for a job but starting to think about opening your own firm instead? This week we’re welcoming many new graduates to our profession. If you’re one of them and are thinking about flying solo, we want to help you …
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