U.S. Supreme Court per curiam opinion: Feb 19

The United States Supreme Court has issued a per curiam opinion in a death penalty case involving a prisoner's intellectual disability.

U.S. Supreme Court Feb . 19 arguments

Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether the government is a "person" who may petition to institute review proceedings under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.

U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 20 arguments

Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a bankruptcy case involving a breach of contract issue.

Racketeering lawsuit by Dakota Access developer dismissed

U.S. News/AP: "A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a $1 billion racketeering lawsuit that the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline filed against environmental groups and activists, saying he found no evidence of a coordinated criminal enterprise."

U.S.: Sotomayor on conservative colleague Gorsuch - 'He's such a lovely person'

Washington Times: "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday the high court is a prime example of how people who disagree can actually get along with one another and even have some fun together, saying she has particular respect for her colleague Justice Neil M. Gorsuch."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk with the United States Magistrate Judge in Bismarck has been posted.

Peter Welte takes questions from Senate Judiciary Committee

G.F. Herald: "Former Grand Forks County State's Attorney and federal judgeship nominee Peter Welte testified Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Welte, who was nominated for the post last month by President Donald Trump, was introduced to the committee by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D."

U.S.: Ginsburg illness casts spotlight on long-term court absences

Associated Press: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has missed a month of Supreme Court arguments as she recovers from lung cancer surgery. But she's not the first justice to be away for a while and her absence hardly compares with those of some of her predecessors."

Trump re-nominates Wrigley to serve as U.S. attorney for North Dakota

Grand Forks Herald: "President Donald Trump has renewed his nomination of Drew Wrigley to again serve as the U.S. attorney for North Dakota."

U.S.: Belmont College of Law hosts Chief Justice Roberts

Belmont Vision: "Chief Justice John Roberts knows he might not become a memorable figure in American history, but he's still honored to serve his country."

Hochhalter appointed U.S. magistrate judge

News Release: "Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announced the appointment of Mr. Clare R. Hochhalter to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for a term of eight years effective February 8, 2019."