Nation: Tougher law-school sanctions could come later this spring
Arizona Republic: "The accrediting body for the nation's law schools continues to consider setting tougher standards for schools where too many graduates fail the bar exam. Even as they do, more schools are reviewing their own passage rates and changing the data they report about their graduates."Board looks at ways to help law school budget
G.F. Herald: "Amid budget cuts and an unsuccessful dean's search, the State Board of Higher Education is searching for ways to bring extra attention to the UND School of Law during what one board member says is a 'very critical' time for the state's only law school."
Minnesota Supreme Court taking aim at mental health 'crisis' in legal profession
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Alarmed by high levels of depression, anxiety and stress among practicing attorneys, the Minnesota Supreme Court is leading the charge against what it calls a crisis of well-being among Minnesota lawyers."Amendments to procedural rules now in effect
Amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Court and the Administrative Rules took effect March 1. Here is a synopsis of the amendments.N.D. Attorney General opinion: March 1
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that payment of the aircraft excise tax is a condition of registration and must be paid before the Aeronautics Commission may issue an aircraft registration certificate.
Wrigley nomination for US attorney in North Dakota takes step toward confirmation
G.F. Herald: "The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Drew Wrigley to become the U.S. attorney for North Dakota. The committee moved Wrigley's nomination by voice vote on Thursday, Feb. 28, to the Senate floor for consideration."Job Announcement
A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Ward County State's Attorney's Office in Minot has been posted.
Montana Supreme Court explains 2018 ruling in Bullock's easement case against Fox
Helena Independent Record: "The Montana Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in a conservation easement case that pitted Gov. Steve Bullock against Attorney General Tim Fox came down to the definition of the word 'acquire.'"
James Purdy 1931-2019
Longtime Bismarck judicial referee and Ellendale lawyer James Purdy died Feb. 23. Funeral services will take place May 24 at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Bismarck.