Supporting Fairness in Women’s Sports
We are representing the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) and Payton McNabb to support USA Powerlifting in an appeal crucial to the integrity of women’s sports. The IWF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding women’s options and opportunities,...
Upper Midwest Law Center Reacts to Minneapolis City Council’s Vote to Pass Police Union Contract
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) celebrated the Minneapolis City Council’s vote today to ratify the contract with the Police Officers’ Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). This new contract will help address the ongoing shortage of police officers in the city,...
Citizen Prevails Over Bemidji Merit Hearing Board Members’ Motion to Dismiss in “Sunshine” Lawsuit
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) recently won a decisive victory for its client against the members of the City of Bemidji Merit Hearing Board in a “Sunshine” lawsuit. Sunshine laws (here, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law) require specific businesses and government...
UMLC Urges Compliance with Election Law in Several Minnesota Counties
Today, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) formally addressed letters to the county attorneys for Wabasha, Stearns, Sherburne, and Benton County regarding their recent resolutions on absentee ballot board staffing. UMLC, representing the Minnesota Voters Alliance...
UMLC Secures Major Victory in Free Speech Case Against Lakeville School District
Today, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) won a major victory for its clients against the Lakeville School District. The federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court in Cajune v. Independent School District 194, holding that the Lakeville School...
Victory in Discrimination Lawsuit on Behalf of Minnesota Farmer
The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC), serving as local counsel alongside the Pacific Legal Foundation, has successfully concluded a federal discrimination lawsuit brought by Lance Nistler, a white farmer from Beltrami County, Minnesota. The lawsuit led to significant...