Dennis Edward Johnson 1956-2021

Longtime Watford City attorney Dennis Edward Johnson died Nov. 25. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1980.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 11

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that, provided in-state firms are qualified and investment decisions are consistent with the prudent investor rule, the State Investment Board may give preference to in-state firms when investing the legacy fund.

Sidney Fiergola 1958-2021

Attorney Sidney Fiergola, 63, died recently. A graduate of the UND School of Law, she was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1984. A memorial service will be held Nov. 21 in Faribault, Minn.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 8

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that city officials with the City of Oberon blatantly violated the open records laws when they failed to respond to a record request for three months.

Susan H. Mickelson 1953-2021

Longtime Rolette County Clerk of Court Susan H. Mickelson died Oct. 28. She began work in the clerk's office in 1989 and became Clerk of Court in 1994. She retired in 2014. A memorial service will be held in Rolla on Friday, Nov. 5.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 3

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the requirements of SB 2030 should be read to carry out the purpose of the Legislative Assembly to prevent state funds from flowing to organizations that perform or promote the performance of abortions.

Lynn Aas 1921-2021

Longtime Minot attorney Lynn Aas died Oct. 28 at the age of 100. He was a UND School of Law graduate and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1949. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, in Minot.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Henry Holland Galloway Sr. 1932-2019

Longtime Grand Forks attorney Henry Holland Galloway Sr. died Dec. 29, 2019. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1957.

Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer

A job announcement for a Temporary Hearing Officer (Attorney I) with the Department of Transportation in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Deputy Municipal Court Clerk

A job announcement for a part-time Deputy Municipal Court Clerk with the City of Mandan has been posted.

Ronald A. Reichert 1944-2021

Longtime Dickinson attorney Ronald A. Reichert died Oct. 23. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1973. A celebration of life will be held in Grand Forks on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Job Announcement - Public Defender

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

Job Announcement - Assistant Attorney General

A job announcement for an Assistant Attorney General with the Attorney General's office in Bismarck has been posted.

William G. Heth 1943-2021

Longtime Dickinson attorney William G. Heth died Oct. 4. He was a UND School of Law graduate and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1968. His funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson.

David Saxowsky 1954-2021

Teacher and attorney David Saxowsky died Sept. 24. A graduate of Ohio State University School of Law, he taught at NDSU and the UND School of Law. His funeral is Thursday, Sept. 30, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo.

Kraig A. Wilson 1972-2021

Grand Forks Attorney Kraig A. Wilson died Sept. 23. He was a graduate of the UND School of Law and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1999. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 27, at Norman Funeral Home in Grand Forks.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Sept. 23

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Mandan Public School Board provided proper notice of a special meeting because it filed the meeting notice with the county auditor.

Job Announcement - Legal Director

A job announcement for a Legal Director with the Protection & Advocacy Project in Bismarck has been posted.

John Skowronek 1954-2021

Former Minot attorney John Skowronek died Sept. 11. He was a graduate of the UND School of Law and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1986. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

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

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Sept. 3

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that a public entity has an obligation to provide requested records within a reasonable time and to communicate to the requester the reason for any delay in responding.