The Syngenta MIR 162 Corn Litigation has a pending settlement. The settlement, which must be approved by the court, will establish a fund for the submission of claims by eligible claimants who contracted to price corn or corn byproducts after September 15, 2013. The...
Year: 2017
Criminal Damage to Property Charge Dismissed
On Friday, the Olmsted County Attorney's Office dismissed a criminal damage to property charge against one of Attorney Grant Borgen's clients. A jury trial was set to begin this morning, but the Olmsted County Attorney's Office informed Mr. Borgen on Friday that it...
Annual Holiday Party
We mixed things up this year at the annual Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. holiday party. Rather than exchanging gifts with one another, we pooled money to be donated to two charities. The charities were selected by our staff. We are proud to donate $285 to Women's...
Breaking Down the Sentencing Phase of a Minnesota Criminal Case
In Minnesota, if you plead guilty or are found guilty of a criminal offense, you will have a sentencing hearing where a judge will impose consequences as a result of your criminal behavior. There are a lot of confusing terms that are thrown around during the...
Civil Forfeiture Laws Remain Controversial in Minnesota
Minnesota law allows law enforcement agencies to seize property in a wide range of alleged criminal investigations. That may seem obvious, as property is often evidence that prosecutors intend to use to pursue a conviction. However, there is another side to some...
Rochester Man Acquitted of Rape Charges
On Friday, an Olmsted County jury acquitted Rochester resident Oddie Oker of rape and burglary charges. The State of Minnesota accused Oker of breaking into an acquaintance's residence and committing a brutal sexual assault. The State's case came under fire due to...
Client Sees the Return of Forfeited Motorcycle
As discussed in a recent blog, certain criminal activity carries with it collateral consequences. A DWI will result in your license being revoked. Certain sex offenses may require registration as a sex offender. Certain felonies and crimes of violence will result in a...
The Slowly Developing Work Injury Related To Repetitive Strains
Not all work-related injuries are linked to a single distinct event, such as an accident. The daily grind of many jobs may lead to a cumulative stress injury that can be debilitating. Many people may have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a common repetitive strain...
A Criminal Conviction May Result in a Loss of Firearm Privileges
Some criminal activity carries with it collateral consequences. For example, a DWI/DUI arrest will result in your license being revoked. A drug bust may result in your money or property being forfeited. Certain sex offenses require you to register as a sex offender....
Attorneys Stevens and Borgen Admitted to Practice in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
On August 17, 2017, Attorneys Jeremy Stevens and Grant Borgen were admitted to practice in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is the court that hears appeals from cases venued in the federal district court of Minnesota. The Eighth...