U.S. Supreme Court April 16 arguments
Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether state or federal law applies to offshore oil drilling operations and a case on state taxation of non-resident trusts.With Washington victory, the 'necessity defense' for environmental protesters is gathering steam
Legal News Line: "A Washington appeals court’s decision to overturn the conviction of a man who claims he had no choice but to break into a pipeline facility to save the planet from global warming represents the most important endorsement yet of a legal strategy that once was considered impossible."
8th Circuit issues opinion in N.D. case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a district court decision to allow the prosecution to play video interviews during the trial of a North Dakota sexual abuse case.
N.D. Attorney General opinions: April 12
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the City of Mandan did not violate the law by failing to provide requested records because it never received a request and an opinion that the Crystal Lake Township Board of Supervisors violated the law when they held a special meeting but did not post a meeting notice.Courthouses to open late today
The Dickey County courthouse will be closed Friday, April 12. Barnes County will open at 9 a.m., Cass County at 10 a.m., Sargent County at 11 a.m. and Ransom County at noon.
Drew Wrigley confirmed as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota
KX Net: "The United States Senate confirmed former North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley to again serve as U.S. Attorney for the state. Wrigley previously held U.S. Attorney post from 2001 to 2009."
U.S. Supreme Court April 15 arguments
Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a trademark case on “immoral” and “scandalous” marks and in a securities case on whether there is a right of action based on a negligent misstatement made in connection with a tender offer.