Federal Courts
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U.S. District Court electronic filing system to be down this weekend
The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota is upgrading its CM/ECF system. It will be unavailable from 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, until noon on Saturday, July 25. -
U.S.: Pandemic lawsuits from voters, worshipers, prisoners meet roadblock at Supreme Court
USA Today: "The coronavirus pandemic has fueled an outbreak of lawsuits from voters, church worshipers, prisoners and others challenging public health policies, but the Supreme Court is proving to be a roadblock." -
Shooting at U.S. judge’s home highlights risks outside court
Bloomberg News: "A shooting at a New Jersey federal judge’s home that killed her son and wounded her husband comes as threats to judges and other court workers are increasing." -
8th Circuit decides 3 N.D. cases
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued opinions in three North Dakota cases: it affirmed the conviction in heroin-distribution conspiracy case; it affirmed a summary judgment in a bankruptcy case related to an oil exploration agreement; and it affirmed the sentence in a drug distribution case. -
Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces cancer recurrence, says chemotherapy yielding 'positive results'
CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat a recurrence of cancer. The treatment is yielding 'positive results.'" -
U.S.: Some courts slow reopening plans as COVID cases rise
U.S. Courts: "At a time when some states are backtracking on plans to restore business and government operations, a number of federal courts also are slowing plans to reopen courthouse doors as coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers escalate in many states." -
Blockbuster decisions in 6 areas of law made this a SCOTUS term to remember
ABA Journal: "The most important lesson from the Supreme Court's just completed term is that it is truly the John Roberts court." -
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with infection
USA Today: "Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital Tuesday for treatment of a possible infection, marking the latest medical issue for the four-time cancer survivor." -
From NEPA to North Dakota, 4 pipeline fights to watch
E&E News: "The outlook for U.S. pipelines changed dramatically last week with the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast natural gas project and a temporary shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline." -
U.S.: Court releases October calendar
SCOTUSblog: "The Supreme Court released its calendar for the October argument session, which begins on Monday, Oct. 5, and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 14."