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The reluctant extrovert
Incoming MSBA President Kenya Bodden describes himself as a community-oriented lawyer and a consensus builder. Bench & Bar correspondent Amy Lindgren recently met up with him for a chat about his past, his future, and what’s on his plate now.
Navigating Minnesota’s drug testing rules after legalization
Since Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023, employers have faced tough decisions on cannabis, particularly in the construction industry, where employees perform physically dangerous work, often around heavy equipment, elevated surfaces, electrical systems, roadway hazards, excavation zones, and fast-moving project schedules. By Tom Revnew and Grant Goerke
Emotions were raw when the legislative session began, and the political landscape, never stable in Minnesota, was especially volatile. The House was evenly split along partisan lines, Senate DFLers clung to a one-vote advantage, Gov. Tim Walz withdrew from his re-election bid, and dozens of legislators announced that they were either retiring after the 2026 session or seeking another office. By Bryan Lake
Remembering a SCOTUS justice from Minnesota’s biggest decisions
Tracing the jurisprudence of Minnesota-born Justice Harry Blackmun, which ranged from composing the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision to clearing the way for lawyer advertising as we know it today. By Marshall H. Tanick
Professional Responsibility
By an order dated May 14, 2026, the Minnesota Supreme Court has amended the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC). The ethics rules do not change that often, so it is important to note when changes are made to the black letter text of the rules. By Susan M. Humiston
MSBA in Action
Notes & Trends
Landmarks in the Law
Tracking new developments in Minnesota and federal case law, administrative law, and legislation across multiple practice areas.
