Maddy Teka holds a law degree from Ethiopia, and a JD and LLM from the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Maddy worked as a diplomat in Ethiopia and has over a decade of experience practicing in different areas of law, including corporate law, international law, immigration law, and family law in both the U.S. and Ethiopia. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association.
Ending a marriage doesn't always mean a legal battle. If both spouses agree on all terms, an uncontested divorce may be the right option. FindLaw explains.
Many businesses are facing uncertainties as to whether they can enforce contracts made during COVID-19. FindLaw.com has resources on how small businesses can reevaluate their standard contracts to avoid lawsuits in the future.
Since 1976, every president has issued a national decree designating February as Black History Month to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Black History Month is more than a celebration. It is also the time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice in the country.
How did this celebration start, and why is it celebrated in February?
History of the Black History Month
Black History Month was first conceived when Carter G.
Divorcing or separating parents need to consider how to financially support their children. But can they determine the specifics of child support without a lawyer? Findlaw.com has answers.
Roe v. Wade has been the target of conservative groups since the decision was handed down in 1973. Now, for the first time in almost 50 years, the Supreme Court's holding in that landmark case is at real risk of being at least partially overturned. The conservative majority Supreme Court agreed to take on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case challenging a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of conception.
Bankruptcy gives you a fresh start. But that doesn't mean all debts will be discharged when you file for bankruptcy. Go to FindLaw.com to learn more about debts that remain after a Chapter 13 discharge.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled that a felony rape charge does not apply if the victim was voluntarily intoxicated.
The decision stems from a case involving a Minneapolis man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The defendant, Francios Momolu Khalil, was accused of taking an intoxicated woman to his home and sexually assaulting her.
