The former Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice is a veteran arbitrator who served with Glen Taylor in the state Legislature.

The battle for ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx goes to arbitration this week. Why it matters: Whoever wins is likely to gain control of the team after a bitter falling-out. The latest: A source with knowledge of the process — who was not authorized to discuss the matter — told Axios arbitration is expected to last a week and a decision would come a month later.

An arbitration panel will hear arguments before deciding whether Glen Taylor or Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have majority ownership.