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Minnesota

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   11
2007   2
2006   14

Lawsuit Climate

Minnesota ranks eleventh among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

The Minnesota court system includes the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District (Trial) Courts, for a total of 304 authorized judgeships.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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