Effective July 1, 2024, each Minnesota lawyer “must report no fewer than 1 hour of approved courses in mental health and substance use in the legal profession and in the practice of law.[1]” This requirement does not add credits but includes the new category in the already required 45 credits. LCL has long offered programs which can qualify for other categories of credit, and we are prepared to … [Read more...]
When Clients Want to Manage their Lawyers’ Expectations
Setting reasonable boundaries for yourself and clients is a well-being tool. Often when lawyers talk about managing client expectations, the conversation is about communicating to the client when to reasonably expect a response from the lawyer. Helping the client understand that the lawyer can’t always immediately respond keeps the client well-informed, happy, and well-served--which is just good … [Read more...]
New Laws in Minnesota: What is Cannabis Use Disorder?
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota and many other states has led some to conclude that the use of cannabis is always safe. And some have even (falsely) claimed that marijuana is not addictive. It is true that most people that use marijuana from time to time can do so safely and without significant physical or mental health complications. However, it has been estimated that as … [Read more...]
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