Job Announcement - Attorney II Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney II Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Bismarck has been posted.

Wayne Stenehjem 1953-2022

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem died Jan. 28. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1977. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall.

Edgeley High School team tops 'We the People' finals

After a morning of simulated congressional hearings that tested their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Edgeley High School took top honors at the 'We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution' state finals challenge.

N.D. Attorney General opinions: Jan. 19

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two new opinions.

Big Muddy Bar Association posts 2022 schedule, seeks members

The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting luncheons and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District.

Burgum names Mandan attorney Norrell as general counsel

On Jan. 13, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell will serve as the next general counsel for the governor’s office, effective Feb. 28.

Job Announcement - Legal Assistant

A job announcement for a Legal Assistant with the City Attorney department in Bismarck has been posted.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Jan. 4

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that when distributing funds, the Treasurer should not take into account the gross production and oil extraction tax revenue derived from oil and gas exploration and production from wells located on reservation lands.

F. Gene Gruber 1944-2021

Former County Judge F. Gene Gruber died Dec. 26. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1971. A celebration of life will be held Jan. 11 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 30

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the requirement for recusal of a public official if there is an appearance of bias to a reasonable person is not manifestly contrary to the federal constitution.

DOJ awards grants to UND Tribal Judicial Institute

The Department of Justice has awarded $850,000 in grants to the Tribal Judicial Institute at the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Courthouses to close for Christmas

The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 23, courthouses in Barnes, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, McKenzie, Nelson, Ransom, Renville, Stark and Traill counties will close at noon while Hettinger County will close at 2 p.m. The courthouses in Adams, Benson, Billings, Golden Valley, Morton, Pembina, Ramsey, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux and Steele counties will be closed all day Dec. 23 while Bottineau and Towner counties will be closed Dec. 27.

Dennis Dockter 1955-2021

Longtime Supreme Court Staff Attorney Dennis Dockter died Dec. 18. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1982. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Roderick B. McLarnan 1926-2021

Longtime Moorhead attorney Roderick B. McLarnan died Dec. 15. A graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1983. Services are delayed until spring due to the covid pandemic.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 17

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that Horse Race North Dakota violated the open meetings laws because a notice of meeting did not include the information necessary to join the remotely held meeting or an agenda.

Job Announcement - Client Support Position

A job announcement for a Client Support Position with the Legal Services of North Dakota in Grand Forks has been posted.

Job Announcement - Juvenile Specialist Attorney

A job announcement for a Juvenile Specialist Attorney II with the Commission on Legal Counsel Indigents in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney I Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for an Attorney I Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Williston has been posted.

N.D. Law Review posts latest issue

North Dakota Law Review Volume 96, Number 3 is now available online.

Job Announcement - Law School Dean

A job announcement for Dean of the University of North Dakota School of Law in Grand Forks has been posted.

Robert Hale 1948-2021

Minot attorney Robert L. Hale died Nov. 18. A Gonzaga University School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1998.

Lawrence Dopson 1949-2021

Longtime Bismarck attorney Lawrence Dopson died Nov. 29. A Northwestern University law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1975. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Parkway Funeral Service in Bismarck.