William P. Pearce 1940-2021

Longtime Bismarck attorney William "Bill" P. Pearce died Sept. 13. A Northwestern University law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1971. His funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck.

Reminder: Supreme Court continuing education series Friday

The Supreme Court will hold an education seminar Friday, Sept. 17 from 12-1 p.m. CDT on format and filing. The seminar is open to anyone interested in appellate document format and filing.

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the U.S. District Court in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Case Aide

A job announcement for a part-time Case Aide with the Richland County Treatment Court in Wahpeton has been posted.

LaMoure County clerk's office closed Friday

The LaMoure County Clerk of Court office will be closing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, and will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 17.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in a North Dakota Indian law case.

Kringlie honored with Pioneer Award

On Sept. 9, Governor Doug Burgum presented Karen Kringlie, Director of Juvenile Court for Unit 2, the Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney with the Legislative Council in Bismarck has been posted.

New opinion: Sept. 9

The Supreme Court has issued a new opinion.

July 2021 bar examination results released

The State Board of Law Examiners have announced the results of the July 2021 bar examination. Of the 65 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, 42 applicants achieved a passing score.