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| July 29, 1999 |
| U.S. District Court for North Dakota Web site |
| The U.S. District Court for North Dakota has a new Web site, which includes its calendar and opinions. |
| Proceedings to eliminate judgeship |
| The Supreme Court, required by law to eliminate a judgeship, has set September consultations for each of the districts that could be affected. Written comments are due by Sept. 24. |
| Opinions posted July 29 |
| The Supreme Court filed 16 new opinions on July 29. |
| July 27, 1999 |
| Durick recommended for federal bench |
| North Dakota's U.S. senators have recommended that Bismarck attorney Timothy Durick be appointed as the next federal district judge from the state. |
| July 26, 1999 |
| Appellate practice tip of the week |
| Proofread. Then proofread again. Other appellate practice tips |
| July 25, 1999 |
| Profile of Judge James M. Bekken |
 Southeast District Judge James M. Bekken is profiled. What if he hadn't become a lawyer or judge? What do most people not know about him? What does he most like about his job? This is the fourth in a series of profiles of the State's judges. |
| July 20, 1999 |
| Greenwood Investiture Aug. 27 |
 The Investiture for John E. Greenwood as District Judge in the Southeast Judicial District has been set for Friday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at Jamestown. Greenwood will begin active service on Sept. 1. |
| Opinion posted July 20 |
| The Supreme Court filed a new opinion on July 20. |
| July 19, 1999 |
| Appellate practice tip of the week |
| Petitions for Rehearing are rarely granted. Other appellate practice tips |
| Opinion posted July 19 |
| The Supreme Court filed a new opinion on July 19. |
| July 18, 1999 |
| Profile of Judge Joel D. Medd |
 Northeast Central District Judge Joel D. Medd is profiled. What if he hadn't become a lawyer or judge? What do most people not know about him? What does he most like about his job? This is the third in a series of profiles of the State's judges. |
| July 15, 1999 |
| Greenwood appointed District Judge |
| Governor Edward T. Schafer has appointed John E. Greenwood as District Judge in the Southeast Judicial District to succeed Judge Randall Hoffman who resigned. Greenwood will be chambered in Jamestown. |
| Opinions posted July 15 |
| The Supreme Court filed two new opinion on July 15. |
| July 14, 1999 |
| Appointment of Judge expected today |
  Governor Schafer is expected to announce Wednesday his appointment to the Southeast District Judge position vacated by the resignation of Judge Randall Hoffman. The Governor has interviewed the three finalists: John E. Greenwood, Robert W. Martin, and Cynthia Schaar Mecklenberg. |
| Ten mark 50 years as lawyers |
| Ten North Dakota lawyers mark 50 years as members of the bar on July 15: |
| Robert A. Case, FormanMelvin Christianson, Devils LakeHon. Ralph J. Erickstad, BismarckFrancis E. Foughty, Devils LakeRichard L. King, Grand Forks | Lawrence J. Lange, Devils LakeJames E. Leahy, FargoHon. Vernon R. Pederson, FargoWm. Monty Strehlow, CasseltonHon. Bert L. Wilson, Williston |
| Opinion posted July 14 |
| The Supreme Court filed a new opinion on July 14, in addition to the 15 new opinions filed on July 13. |
| July 13, 1999 |
| Opinions posted July 13 |
| The Supreme Court filed 15 new opinions on July 13. |
| July 12, 1999 |
| Appellate practice tip of the week |
| You serve your client by maintaining your own credibility. Other appellate practice tips |
| Amendments to Rules of Professional Conduct |
| The Supreme Court is seeking comments on proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct, relating to bias and prejudice. |
| July 11, 1999 |
| Daniel J. Chapman 1925-1999 |
 Bismarck attorney Daniel J. Chapman, 74, died July 9. An attorney for over 46 years, Chapman argued more than 200 cases before the N.D. Supreme Court - more than any other lawyer. |
| Profile of Judge John C. McClintock, Jr. |
 Northeast District Judge John C. McClintock, Jr., of Rugby is profiled. What if he hadn't become a lawyer or judge? What do most people not know about him? What does he most like about his job? This is the second in a series of profiles of the State's judges. |
| July 9, 1999 |
| Finalists for Southeast District Judge |
| Governor Schafer is expected to soon make his decision on the Southeast District Judge vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Randall Hoffman. The Judicial Nominating Committee has submitted the names of John E. Greenwood, Robert Martin, and Cynthia Schaar Mecklenberg to the Governor for the position of Southeast District Judge. Each nominee was requested to submit brief background information. |
| July 7, 1999 |
| Deal-making unplugs confirmation jam |
| The National Law Journal reports the Senate Judiciary Committee in June held the first confirmation hearings this year for federal judge nominees. |
| Judicial Education Commission minutes |
| The Continuing Judicial Education Commission's June 8 meeting minutes have been posted. |
| Legal Counsel for Indigents Commission agenda & minutes |
| The North Dakota Legal Counsel for Indigents Commission's July 15 meeting agenda and Jan. 14 meeting minutes have been posted. |
| Opinion posted July 7 |
| The Supreme Court filed a new opinion on July 7. |
| July 6, 1999 |
| Bar exam set |
| Forty-two have applied to take the North Dakota bar exam, July 27-28 in Bismarck. The bar admission ceremony has been set for Sept. 24. |
| Child support guidelines on the web |
| The N.D. Department of Human Services has posted the current child support guidelines, together with forms, worksheets, and instructions. |
| 1999 N.D. Session Laws |
| The Legislature has posted its 1999 Session Laws. |
| FedWorld.gov searches federal resources |
| FedWorld.gov is a powerful search engine for federal government Internet resouces. |
| July 5, 1999 |
| Appellate practice tip of the week |
| "Judges are not like pigs, hunting for truffles buried in briefs." United States v. Dunkel, 927 F.2d 955, 956 (7th Cir. 1991). Other appellate practice tips |
| July 2, 1999 |
| Profile of Judge Zane Anderson |
 Southwest District Judge Zane Anderson of Bowman is profiled. What if he hadn't become a lawyer or judge? What do most people not know about him? What does he most like about his job? This is the first in a series of profiles of the State's judges. |
| July 1, 1999 |
| Griggs County to move to SE District |
| The Supreme Court has approved the transfer of Griggs County from the Northeast Central to the Southeast Judicial District effective Sept. 1. |
| Clerk of court referral fails |
| The leaders of the drive to refer the "clerk of court bill" have failed in their efforts. They could not meet the midnight Thursday deadline. |
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