Archive for November, 2005
MN Supreme Court weighs in on Fair Housing Act and Section 8 vouchers
Link to case: Hinneberg v. Big Stone County Hous & Redevelopment Auth.
The Minnesota Supreme Court found that (1) the Section 8 program is subject to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but that (2) Big Stone County did not violate the FHA or ADA by refusing to allow the plaintiff [...]
MN Supreme Court enforces limits on actions against dissolved corporations
Link to decision: Camacho, et al. v. Todd & Leiser Homes
Todd & Leiser Homes (”TLH”) was the general contractor for a home built in 1993. TLH filed a notice of intent to dissolve on April 29, 1997, and its articles of dissolution on May 6, 1999. The Camachos purchased the home in July 1999.
In August [...]
CNN: “Ex-U.S. attorney general to join Saddam defense”
Link to article.
In an intriguing twist, ex-U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark will join Saddam Hussein’s defense team. Clark was the U.S. Attorney General during president Lyndon Johnson’s administration. He will participate in the courtroom if possible, but will at least serve as an advisor to Hussein’s current defense lawyers. Said Clark:
“Our plan is to go [...]
Star Tribune: “‘CSI effect’ leaves fingerprint on Twin Cities courtrooms”
Link to article.
Changing burden of proof
Nationwide, prosecutors have been talking about how crime dramas like CSI have been raising juries’ expectations in the courtroom. Now, according to the Star-Tribune:
Because of the “CSI” shows, some prosecutors contend, more jurors believe every crime scene yields forensic evidence that offers conclusive scientific proof of innocence or guilt, almost [...]
