February 25, 2016

The Saga Continues: Five Legal Stories to Watch For in 2016

The year 2016 promises to be an interesting one in the legal world. Here’s a sampling of some of the issues that are sure to make headlines during the year: Bill Cosby Something seemingly improbable just a few years ago has happened – the comedian’s reputation was effectively destroyed in […]

February 23, 2016

ND Drunk Driving Case to be Reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court

Despite the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Missouri v. McNeely and essentially protecting operating while intoxicated (OWI) defendants nationwide from being forced to take blood tests without their consent unless police have a warrant, 13 states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, have made it a crime to refuse to […]

February 17, 2016

Ready for Rehab? Smart Phone Addiction is Real

When you wake up in the morning, is checking your phone for missed calls the first thing you do? Do you get an anxious feeling if you don’t check your phone multiple times throughout the day? Do you use your phone at inappropriate times, such as while driving, while in […]

February 15, 2016

Snow Removal Responsible for Thousands of Injuries Each Year

According to a CBS Chicago report, by early February 2015, at least 18 people in the Chicago area had died in incidents related to snow shoveling. Shoveling snow is practically a winter sport in North Dakota, and taking a few precautions can help avoid unnecessary pain and injury. The National […]

February 12, 2016

Laws Related to Medical Marijuana and Employment All Over the Map

Medical marijuana use is now permitted in 23 states, and Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia also permit recreational use. In a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March 2015, 53 percent of Americans said they believe marijuana should be legal, while 44 percent said it should […]

February 11, 2016

How to Eliminate Distracted Driving

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), hands-free devices often are seen as a solution to the risks of driver distraction because they help eliminate two obvious risks: Visual, or looking away from the road Manual, removing your hands from the steering wheel However, a third type of distraction can […]

February 3, 2016

Tatum O’Brien Listed In Directory of Who’s Who

Tatum O’Brien, partner in O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys attorneys of Fargo, ND will be featured in the 2016 The Global Directory of Who’s Who. O’Brien‘s practice areas focus on criminal law and personal injury. She will have her biography listed among the thousands of men and women who have demonstrated […]

February 1, 2016

Staying Informed: 5 New Minnesota Laws That Took Effect January 1

Minnesota citizens may be interested in some of the new laws that became effective on January 1: Which Comes First, Car Insurance or Vehicle Registration? Under the provisions of a new Minnesota law, from now on motorists who want to register a vehicle in the state will first have to […]

February 2016