Speaking as one of the 250 or so attendees of the Minnesota State Bar convention who today is easing into an abbreviated work week, I’d like to congratulate the MSBA on a job well done. The accommodations and social events were top-notch, and the CLE seminars were informative and well-attended. Even the stellar weather the MSBA ordered arrived on time.
A special tip of the cap should go to the MSBA staff. As all the attendees can confirm, the folks in the red polo shirts were unfailingly polite and helpful, even as they were scurrying around making sure everyone found their way around the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center during the day and found their way to the food and drink in the evening. Well done!
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Chief justice supports switch to retention elections for judges
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson came out today in support of the Quie Commission's recommendation that Minnesota switch to a retention system for electing judges. The announcement came during the chief justice's annual state-of-the-judiciary address at the Minnesota State Bar Association's annual meeting in Duluth.
In related news, the Judicial Council yesterday at the MSBA convention voted to set up a group to study the criteria and cost of performance evaluations for judges. Magnuson then said that the bench needs to actively educate the public about judicial elections. "We need to provide meaningful information to people who will be casting ballots," the chief justice said.
In related news, the Judicial Council yesterday at the MSBA convention voted to set up a group to study the criteria and cost of performance evaluations for judges. Magnuson then said that the bench needs to actively educate the public about judicial elections. "We need to provide meaningful information to people who will be casting ballots," the chief justice said.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Greetings from Duluth
Hello from the MSBA convention at Duluth. The whole Minnesota Lawyer staff is here, on or his or her way here. The gavel will pass from Brian Melendez to Mike Ford today, and much other business will be done. (Mike's term will start officially July 1.) Last night was about barbecue and boat rides, we had dinner at Grandma's before embarking on a somewhat chilly cruise. Happily, Tiger Woods sank his putt before the boat departed or the party might have been a lot smaller. Many eyes were on the restaurant's big screen tvs and a big cheer went up when the ball went in. Lawyers like golf--who knew?
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