U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the State Bar Association of North Dakota ’s annual meeting in Bismarck on June 12, 2025.

Federal Practice Committee Sponsors CLE Speaker

The Federal Practice Committee for the District of North Dakota sponsored U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts from the Northern District of California to speak at the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s annual meeting on June 13, 2025.

Job Announcement - Clerk of Court - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Fargo

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota is seeking a senior level executive with experience as an administrator of a diverse and innovative organization to serve as the Bankruptcy Court’s Clerk of Court.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided N.D. case United States v. Jerome Koon, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 24-2369.

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Fargo

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens to be held in Fargo on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided N.D. case United States v. Nicholas Nesdahl, U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 24-2404

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for June 27

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens in Bismarck on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided a North Dakota case on June 5th.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided the federal district court decision in Sandra Short v. Billings County on May 28.

Dickson Receives 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

Tom Dickson has received the 2025 District of North Dakota Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award.

8th Circuit Court of Appeals decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal district court decision in United States v. Walter Holmes, Jr. on May 15, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court decided three North Dakota cases on May 14th.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at age 85

Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, David H. Souter, died on May 8, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has decided Travis Almer v. Justin Hanson.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has affirmed the district court ruling in Continental Resources, Inc. v. U.S.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit decided a North Dakota case on April 10, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. cases

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided two North Dakota cases on March 24, 2025.

8th Circuit Court of Appeals decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided a North Dakota case on March 20, 2025.

North Dakota Federal Court Student Outreach Events

Federal judges, court staff, and representatives from other federal agencies have participated in several student outreach events throughout North Dakota this spring.

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for March 25th

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court decided a North Dakota case on March 4, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The 8th Circuit Court decided a North Dakota case on March 3, 2025.

8th Circuit decides N.D. case

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has decided a North Dakota case.