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During a year full of questionable uses of force by law enforcement, many questions and concerns have come into the spotlight. Thanks, in part, to the media, national attention has been drawn to the idea that perhaps everyone is not equal under the law. In certain instances officers have seen accusations of excessive force and, more recently, even false imprisonment…
People work to make a living right? Unfortunately some career paths can lead to serious injury and even death thus raising the question of what are the most dangerous occupations in Minnesota? The most recent complete report about workplace safety from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry comes from 2012. The report covers the long saga of employees who…
The country has undergone somewhat of a cultural shift when it comes to marijuana. The once strictly prohibited drug has seen a major increase in levels of acceptance over the past few years. Most notably, the entire state of Colorado legalized marijuana in an election held in November of 2012 (with some conditions of course). It seems that every time…
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that is mandated by law. The purpose of the law is to hold employers responsible for hazardous workplaces and protect employees from suffering financially after an injury. The law requires that employers purchase insurance, and pay premiums, for the benefit of their employees. In some instances, if an employer can provide proof that…
Just about everyone nowadays recognizes that there are dangers associated with operating a motorized vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is not to imply that people don’t do it; however, it is widely recognized as a danger to all involved. Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated usually stirs up images of a few bad…
When an employee has been injured on the job in the state of Minnesota, our system of workers’ compensation is there to protect their financial interests. Over the years workers have certainly been exposed to fewer occupational hazards, although still some onsite injuries are inevitable. Workers’ compensation coverage covers an array of injuries ranging from a one-time incident to injuries…
When a marital relationship has deteriorated to the point of filing for divorce, the soon-to-be-ex-spouses will have a lot on their plate. Not only does running into mutual friends lead to extremely uncomfortable small talk, even talking to your own family or in-laws can turn into a very draining task. Your default of explaining things in terms of “we” will…
Over the past year the overreach of authority and abuse of power by police officers has been thrust into the nation’s focal point. The police involvement in the killing of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner caused waves of outrage and backlash from civil rights activists. When the incident began in St. Louis many neutral members of the community…
When we go about our day-to-day activities we can sometimes find ourselves letting our mind wander to the criminals that might interfere with them. We lock the doors to our homes or cars in anticipation that forgetting might invite unwelcome guests. We pay attention to our surroundings in unfamiliar areas to ensure our personal safety. Sometimes we even let friends…
Many employees are familiar with the workers’ compensation system in place throughout the North Star State. Most Minnesota employees know that there is a form of insurance that will protect them if they are injured on the job. Some employees even are aware that it is a requirement for all employers in Minnesota to carry such insurance for the benefit…