It seems at times that divorce in Minnesota ebbs and flows and there may be merit to this observation because a University of Washington study conducted by its sociology department shows results that back it up. The study shows that there is a seasonal, biannual pattern to divorce filings. The...
Low Prices Lead Minnesota Farmers to Bankruptcy
Crop, dairy, and livestock farmers in Minnesota are suffering because of a continuing drop in prices for their goods, driving some of them to file bankruptcy. One Dairy Farmer told Minnesota Public Radio News that it is almost possible for him to break even on milk production. For nearly two...
Discrimination in Minnesota’s Workplaces and the Importance of Documentation
Sometimes it can be difficult to draw the line between discrimination and what is not discrimination. A person fired could claim that they were discriminated or retaliated against, but they must prove that such an action took place. One of the issues that employers face is when they have a...
ENTRAPMENT DEFENSE
The Infamous Entrapment Defense It is not uncommon for my clients charged with drug sales to have been “set up” by an undercover agent or someone working for law enforcement as part of a plea deal. Inevitably, I am asked, “Isn’t that entrapment?” The answer is generally no. Entrapment is not about law...
Rules of the Water – Boating While Impaired (BWI)
As is the case with motor vehicles, it is illegal to operate a motorboat with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more, or while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance (or its metabolite), or other illegal chemical. The law does not prohibit drinking alcoholic beverages aboard boats nor...
THE INTOXICATION DEFENSE
Is Intoxication a Defense? With the holiday season in full swing, I thought a quick primer on using intoxication as a defense to drunken shenanigans is in order. Unfortunately, unlike many a college weekend mishap, the “I was drunk” defense rarely succeeds in a court of law. Involuntary intoxication Technically,...
ATTORNEY CADEM INDUCTED INTO TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS
Attorney Cadem is honored to have been inducted into the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014. Information can be found at: http://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/ntl-groups/top-100-trial-lawyers/ Give us a call today at (218) 739-4357 to speak with one of our attorneys and the Cadem Law Group. Proudly Serving: Ramsey County, Hennepin...
ATTORNEY CADEM RECOGNIZED BY MINN. STATE BAR ASSOC. AS A NORTHSTAR LAWYER
Attorney Cadem is honored to have been named a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The recognition is provided to attorneys who donate a significant amount of time and resources toward assisting low-income and indigent clients. Give us a call today at (218) 739-4357 to speak with...
ATTORNEY CADEM CERTIFIED AS A CHIPS ATTORNEY BY JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Attorney Cadem has been certified for inclusion on the Minnesota District Court’s Child in Need of Protection or Services roster for 2014-2015. This is the second year in a row that Mr. Cadem has achieved the qualification. The requirements are established and monitored by Minnesota’s Legislature and Judicial Council. Give...
ATTORNEY CADEM MAKES NEW LAW PROTECTING MINNESOTA MOTORISTS
Attorney Cadem made new law in a published opinion by the Minnesota Court of Appeals (State v. Stall, A13-1041; April 14, 2014). In the opinion, the court held that random stops of vehicles by State Patrol personnel who are not troopers is unlawful. In laymen terms, state patrol motor vehicle...