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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Today at the Court
Judicial Institute - Grand Forks
New Opinion: May 20
The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on May 20.
New judgeship formally chambered in Williston
The Supreme Court has formally ordered one of the three new judgeships be chambered in Williston. The position is to be filled by appointment.
U.S. Supreme Court civil opinions: May 20
United States Supreme Court building The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a vaccination injury attorney fees case, a foreign tax credit case, and a cell phone tower permitting case.
  • Sebelius v. Cloer
  • PPL Corp. v. IRS
  • City of Arlington v. FCC
    • U.S. Supreme Court criminal opinion: May 20
    The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion addressing the question of whether an accused can raise a diminished capacity defense in a retrial held after a state abolishes that defense.
  • Metrish v. Lancaster
    • U.S.: Supreme Court will rule on prayer at government meetings
    Detroit Free Press: "The Supreme Court agreed [May 20] to consider whether prayers can be offered at government meetings -- a practice that's been common in Congress and throughout the states for more than two centuries."
    Minn. law forbids would-be employers to ask about criminal history
    Afro Briefs: "Advocacy groups are praising a new Minnesota law that prohibits employers from asking job applicants about criminal backgrounds in the initial stages of the hiring process."
  • Duluth News Tribune: Bill would restrict access to juvenile records for lesser crimes
    • S.D.: State's attorneys association honors 2 prosecutors
    KELO News: "The South Dakota State's Attorneys Association has named Lawrence County State's Attorney John Fitzgerald as prosecutor of the year. At its recent annual meeting in Deadwood, the association also gave Mellette County State's Attorney Mick Strain a lifetime achievement award."
    Job Announcement
    A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I with the North Dakota Court System in Fargo has been posted.
    Job Announcement
    A job announcement for a Juvenile Court Officer I with the North Dakota Court System in Bismarck has been posted.
    Job Announcement
    A job announcement for a court reporter for the District Court in Fargo has been posted.
    North Dakota
    Court seeks comment on proposed judicial emergency rule
    The Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 57 on judicial emergencies. Comments are due June 3.
  • Proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 57
    • Announcement of Judicial Vacancies
    The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Governor Jack Dalrymple convening the Committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill three new judicial positions. Applications must be received in the State Bar Association of North Dakota office by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
    Family law mediator applications being accepted in SCJD
    Applications are now being accepted for mediators for the Family Mediation Program in the South Central Judicial District. Interested applicants should submit credentials indicating they meet the qualification requirements to the Family Law Mediation Program Administrator by May 22, 2013.
    Parenting investigator & legal guardian ad litem training set for June 19-21
    An 18-hour Parenting Investigator & Legal Guardian ad litem Certification Training session will take place in Bismarck June 19-21. Registrations are due by June 4.
  • Parenting Investigator & Legal Guardian ad litem Certification Training Brochure
    • Federal
    U.S. District Court e-filing system to be down May 31
    The electronic filing system at the U.S. District Court will be unavailable to accept filings on Friday May 31 at 12 noon. A software upgrade will be installed at that time.
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    Job Announcement
    A job announcement for an Attorney III with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.
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    A job announcement for a full-time and a part-time Secretary I for the District Court Administrative Office in Grand Forks has been posted.
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    A job announcement for a contract attorney with the N.D. Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Watford City has been posted.
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    A job announcement for an Attorney III with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.
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    A job announcement for law clerks with the North Dakota Supreme Court in Bismarck during the 2014-2015 term has been posted.

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