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Personal Injury Articles

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Fall 2007

Mandatory Reporters Must Speak for the Abused Child

Minnesota Association for Justice
In Becker v. Mayo Foundation, 737 N.W.2d 200 (Minn. 2007), the Court held that evidence of a medical professional’s responsibility to report suspected child abuse to outside authorities, when the standard of care requires such a report, is admissible.
Winter 2007 President's Page: Reframing the Debate

President's Page: Reframing the Debate

Minnesota Trial Lawyer
By choosing our profession, we have made a commitment to individuals and families who have suffered injustice.
Fall 2006 What We Do Is More Important Than Who We Are

What We Do Is More Important Than Who We Are

Minnesota Trial Lawyer, Volume 31, No. 4
Our pride and career satisfaction flows not from our title, but rather from what we do to promote justice for those in need. This is because we must always put our clients’ best interests in front of our own.
June 9, 2006 Restraint Chairs Cause Unnecessary Pain, Injury and Even Death

Restraint Chairs Cause Unnecessary Pain, Injury and Even Death

The use of the "restraint chair" has proliferated in detention facilities across America. The increased use of such chairs, coupled with inadequate training and supervision of detention officers in their use has caused unnecessary pain, injury and even death.
Fall 2005 Building a Good Mentoring Relationship

Building a Good Mentoring Relationship

Los Angeles Lawyer
In the legal world, being involved in a mentor-mentee relationship may be the only way that lawyers can get as much out of the law as they put into it. In a large firm, mentoring is essential in ensuring that associates have equal opportunities to succeed and that their work is noticed.
Fall 2005 The Dangers of the “Usual Stipulation” in Deposition Practice

The Dangers of the "Usual Stipulation" in Deposition Practice

Los Angeles Lawyer
Beware: Agreeing to the usual stipulation regarding depositions without understanding its contours may lead to unexpected results when it becomes necessary to use the deposition later in the case.
November 1, 2005 Unconstitutional Police Department Strip Search Practices May Be Widespread

Unconstitutional Police Department Strip Search Practices May Be Widespread

Many police departments may have policies requiring all arrested persons undergo a strip search regardless of the offense for which they were arrested.
October 2005 Paxil® Linked To Birth Defects and Congenital Malformations

Paxil® Linked To Birth Defects and Congenital Malformations

U.S. health officials and GlaxoSmithKline are warning doctors about the risk of major birth defects in infants born to women who take Paxil® during their first trimester of pregnancy.
September 2005

Obtaining Justice When A Child Dies

American Association for Justice
Representing a family in a child death case can be a gut-wrenching experience. Tap into your own empathy and that of jurors to ensure that your clients get full and fair compensation for their loss.
June 2005

The Loss that Endures

TRIAL
Some losses—of a loved one, a cherished activity, a dream for the future—leave a permanent void in a client's life. Creative advocacy can ensure that jurors understand your client's right to non-economic damages.
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