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What to Do If Someone Is Injured on Your Property

As a property owner, you have a duty to maintain your premises and keep it safe from foreseeable hazards that could lead to injury. Unfortunately, someone might sustain an injury on your property, even if you do take steps to maintain it. What happens when someone gets hurt on your premises? What should you do… read more

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New Car Safety Features that can Save Your Life

The rise of the digital age has made our lives a lot easier. Today, we can complete work tasks on the go, or order a pizza on the way home from soccer practice to find a delivery person bringing it fresh to our door. While technology has its conveniences, it also has the potential to… read more

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Trigger Leads: How to Protect Yourself From Mortgage Spam

Knutson + Casey is currently representing a family who is enrolled in a witness protection program in Minnesota.  When they went to get a mortgage to purchase their new home in a secret location, they claimed that Wells Fargo negligently distributed their names and location to the public.  And they began to receive unwanted solicitations… read more

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What Is Exoneration?

Table of Contents1 What Does Being Exonerated Really Mean?2 When the Justice System Fails3 Minnesota’s Exoneration Laws4 New Changes to Minnesota Exoneration Law: 20175 Contact An Attorney What Does Being Exonerated Really Mean? Exoneration gives wrongfully convicted individuals a second chance at life. It is the legal act of absolving someone from blame in Minnesota…. read more

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Your Rights After a Personal Injury Case Settlement

You might think that your trials and tribulations will end after securing a settlement from a defendant or insurance company for a personal injury claim in Minnesota. After all, you’ve gone through the litigation process and secured an award to compensate you for your accident-related damages. Unfortunately, securing a case settlement isn’t always synonymous with… read more

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What is Telemarketing Fraud?

Estimates indicate that Americans lose about $40 billion each year to telemarketing fraudsters.

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Blue Earth County Courthouse Overview

The Blue Earth County District Court handles all the civil, family, juvenile, criminal, probate, and traffic cases for Blue Earth County.

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Minnesota’s Opioid Epidemic

Minnesota is struggling with the same opioid epidemic that’s crippling the rest of the nation. Though the reasons for dependency and addiction are numerous and as unique as the user, many people in the Twin Cities are fighting an addiction that began with a legal prescription for pain. Table of Contents1 Who Is Struggling with… read more

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Collateral Consequences of Conviction

In Minnesota, attorneys and the courts often call Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction, the Four Cs. These are certain consequences – aside from the punishments of a criminal conviction like jail/prison time or probation. Such consequences can include loss of voting rights, deportation for non-citizens, and ineligibility for certain government assistance like student loans… read more

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What Are Diversion Programs?

When someone is arrested for a crime, even if they are found guilty, it doesn’t always mean he or she must go straight to jail. Minnesota has programs for people in specific situations that may divert their sentencing. These are diversion programs, but they can be referred to by a few different names, such as:… read more

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