Gov. Burgum signs bill raising age of culpability in North Dakota

Bismarck Tribune: "Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill raising the age of criminal responsibility in North Dakota. Governor's spokesman Mike Nowatzki said Burgum signed House Bill 1039 Wednesday, one of 10 bills he signed as the first of the 2019 legislative session. The bill raises the age of culpability from 7 to 10."

U.S.: Court lifts ban on Minnesota boys joining school dance teams

Reuters: "A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked the Minnesota State High School League from enforcing a rule barring boys from joining their high schools’ competitive dance teams. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the rule probably violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment."

South Dakota Supreme Court rules against rapist imprisoned In Iowa

KELO News: "he South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the 40-year sentence in the state penitentiary for a rapist who was already doing 30 years in Iowa. Shaylan Yeager had challenged the longer South Dakota sentence, claiming it was excessive and the judge abused his discretion."

Amendment would raise civil lawsuit filing fee to support UND law school

G.F. Herald: "The State Bar Association of North Dakota introduced an amendment to the state judiciary budget that would provide direct, long-term support to the UND law school Tuesday in front of the Senate Appropriations committee."

8th Circuit decides two N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued opinions in two North Dakota cases: it affirmed the convictions in a sex abuse and assault case and dismissed the appeal in a drug case.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney for McKenzie County in Watford City has been posted.

Ramsey County courthouse to close early today

The Ramsey County courthouse will be closing at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. for training.

Dennis L. Anderson 1939 - 2019

Grand Forks attorney Dennis L. Anderson died March 2. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1982. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at Norman Funeral Home in Grand Forks.

Dunn County courthouse to open late today

The Dunn County courthouse will open at 9:30 a.m. today, March 5, due to inclement weather.

New law school dean, backed with student support, ready to take the helm

G.F. Herald: "With the support of students and attorneys from across North Dakota, Michael McGinniss is ready to take the helm at the UND School of Law. McGinniss was named to the position following an internal search headed by UND Provost Thomas DiLorenzo."