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House passes restrictions on eminent domain

House passes restrictions on eminent domain

The Minnesota House has overwhelmingly approved a sweeping revision of the state's eminent domain law. The measure would tightly control when local government officials could seize private property.
by Tim Pugmire

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Edina Realty sues for top spot on Google

Edina Realty sues for top spot on Google

Two Twin Cities real estate companies are in a legal fight with implications for the future of advertising on the Internet. Edina Realty is suing relative newcomer TheMLSOnline.com for trademark infringement and unfair competition. The dispute is over how the newer company uses an increasingly important advertising medium: Internet search engines.
by Jeff Horwich

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Has gay marriage changed Massachusetts?

Has gay marriage changed Massachusetts?

Gay couples in Massachusetts say allowing gay marriage in that state has strengthened their relationships. They say gay marriage has done little to change the lives of others. But opposition to the issue remains.
by Tom Scheck

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Legal experts doubt Minnesota Supreme Court would overturn marriage ban

Legal experts doubt Minnesota Supreme Court would overturn marriage ban

Opponents of gay marriage say a constitutional amendment defining marriage is necessary because they worry Minnesota's Supreme Court would overturn a decades-old ruling banning same-sex marriage. Several legal experts doubt that scenario.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Taking Legal Aid on the road to Hennepin County Medical Center

Taking Legal Aid on the road to Hennepin County Medical Center

Legal aid lawyers have opened a clinic at the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) to help those who need legal assistance. The idea is that people who are at HCMC probably have more than a few emergencies in their lives and could use some help navigating the legal system.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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St. Paul bars sue to stop smoking ban

St. Paul bars sue to stop smoking ban

Several St. Paul bars are asking a judge to stop the implementation of the city's smoking ban, which is due to go into effect at the end of March. Several bars have hired attorney Pat O'Neill, who talked with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Still smoking in St. Louis County

Still smoking in St. Louis County

St. Louis County will give state lawmakers another chance to ban smoking in restaurants and bars, before taking on the issue county-wide.

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U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger resigns

U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger resigns

Two weeks after presenting the findings of a school shooting investigation that may define his term as Minnesota's top prosecutor, Tom Heffelfinger announced Tuesday that he will step down at the end of the month to return to private practice.

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DNA and the courts

The use of DNA evidence has revolutionized the way crimes are solved and prosecuted, but the growing use of DNA databases could have broad implications for personal privacy.

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Hearings continue

Questioning by the Senate Judiciary committee continues through the day in what's expected to be the final round.

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