Decade

Study Shows Strong Gun Control Laws Like California and New York Could Save Nearly 300,000 Lives in the Next Decade

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According to a recent study by Everytown for Gun Safety, nearly 300,000 lives could be saved from the nation’s wave of gun violence over the next decade if every US state enacted gun control laws similar to those in California and New York. This study provides the first estimate that offers insight into the potential life-saving impact of stronger gun laws across the country. The study ranks the 50 states based on the strength of their gun laws in 2023 compared to their gun death rates. California and New York emerged as the top-ranking states … Read more

Prominent Twin Cities Lawyer Faces Suspension and Disbarment for Serious Misconduct Cases Spanning Over a Decade

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A prominent Twin Cities lawyer is facing possible disbarment after being suspended by the Minnesota Supreme Court for his alleged mishandling of cases over a span of more than a decade. Attorney Michael Padden, based in Lake Elmo, is accused of several serious violations, including advising a client in a criminal case to flee before sentencing and subsequently lying about it to a judge. The client was subsequently arrested, extradited, and spent three years in prison instead of the agreed upon six months. In addition to these allegations, Padden is also accused … Read more