S.D.: Excellence in law and friendship

KELO News: "Two longtime figures in the South Dakota law community are receiving a prestigious honor. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson and the late Justice Steven Zinter will both be the recipients of this year’s McKusick Award."

Job Announcement - Victim/Witness Coordinator

Job Announcement for a Victim/Witness Coordinator with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s office in Bismarck has been posted.

U.S. Supreme Court opinion: June 18

The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion on the government's attempt to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program.

Military lawyers admit racial disparities in service justice systems

Stars and Stripes: "Black and other minority service members are more likely to face punishment than their white comrades in all of the military services, top uniformed lawyers admitted Tuesday, telling lawmakers that they had yet to determine reasons behind such disparities."

4 ways coronavirus may forever change legal tech

Law 360: "When the novel coronavirus closed down courthouses and law firms, technology allowed attorneys, their clients and judges to move litigation forward without jeopardizing public health."

Remote court proceedings useful in emergencies, lawyers say

Bloomberg News: "U.S. federal courts should loosen rules requiring live testimony and hearings in the event of another national emergency, attorneys told the federal judiciary in recently submitted comments."

U.S.: Simple math suggests complex back story at Supreme Court

Associated Press: "Supreme Court watchers were left scratching their heads when they learned Justice Neil Gorsuch was the author of Monday’s landmark LGBT rights ruling."

2019 North Dakota court filings down

Bismarck Tribune: "District court filings in North Dakota fell more than 6% from 2018 to 2019. The judicial district encompassing Burleigh and Morton counties remained the busiest in the state."

Dakota Datebook: Pembina Bill and suffrage in 1874

Prairie Public: "In 1874, the Pembina Bill was proposed to the territorial legislature. This bill would carve a new Territory out of Dakota Territory called Pembina."