Notice of Comment/Hearing

Adoption of Rule

ECJD hires judicial referee

The East Central Judicial District has hired Stephanie Hayden as a judicial referee. She will be responsible for conducting and presiding over formal hearings and court cases involving child support, small claims, civil traffic, evictions, orders for protection, paternity and other cases as assigned.

Longest-serving South Dakota Chief Justice bids farewell

U.S. News: "South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson delivered his final State of the Judiciary address in Pierre on Wednesday, using the speech to push for a justice system that helps people address drug addiction and stay out of prison."

U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 15 arguments

Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court hears arguments in a case on age discrimination in employment.

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to N.D.R. Lawyer Discipl. 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 and 5.1

Dakota Datebook: 1868 Suffrage Attempt

Prairie Public: "Multiple attempts for women’s suffrage were made in Dakota Territory and North Dakota before the approval and passage of the 19th Amendment in 1919. One of the first occurred during the eighth territorial session, held December 1868 to January 1869."

U.S. Supreme Court opinions: Jan. 14

The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a bankruptcy case on the application of the automatic stay and vacated a lower court opinion in a retirement plan case.

U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 14 arguments

Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court hears arguments in a New Jersey public corruption case and a trademark infringement case.

8th Circuit decides two N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed the judgment in an oil royalties overpayment case and affirmed the district court's decision on a motion to suppress in a sex abuse case.