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Good Question: Can You Be Fired For Off-The-Job Comments?

Whatever the real reason the Vikings had for cutting punter Chris Kluwe, every employee and employer struggles with the line between at-work conduct and off-hour behavior. Can you be fired for what you say outside of work?

2013/05/06

Prosecutors: Encouraging Suicide Not Free Speech

Prosecutors say a former Minnesota nurse convicted of going online and encouraging two people to kill themselves was not exercising his right to free speech.

2013/02/26

Minn. Appeals Court Upholds Aiding Suicide Conviction

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld the convictions of a former nurse who hunted for suicidal people in online chat rooms and encouraged two to kill themselves, saying his actions were not protected speech.

2012/07/17

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SOPA, PIPA Bills Pit Piracy Controls Against Free Speech

In our internet age it’s something we so take for granted — the open and easy access to both information and entertainment.

2012/01/17

Man In Aiding Suicide Case Still Wants It Tossed

An attorney for a former nurse accused of going online and encouraging two people to kill themselves wants the Minnesota Court of Appeals to address a free speech issue.

2010/12/14

Minnesota Law – 9/25/10

WCCO Radio’s Steve Thomson will host Brian Grogan, Chair of Moss & Barnett’s Municipal Communications and Infrastructure Practice Areas, on the topic of “Indecency in the Media – When Is It Acceptable to Regulate Free Speech?”

2010/09/27

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