N.D. Attorney General opinion: Feb. 24

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Steele County Commission did not violate the law when it held a meeting in the locked courthouse building, because it provided contact information in the notice and on all the courthouse access doors for the public to call to gain access to attend the meeting.

Job Announcement - Indigent Defense Contractor

A job announcement for an Indigent Defense Contractor with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in the East Central Judicial District has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Paralegal

A job announcement for a Paralegal with the Office of Attorney General in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant City Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Attorney

A job announcement for an Attorney for Legal Services of North Dakota's Medical Legal Partnership-Legal Advocates for Health in Fargo has been posted.

Henry G. Tweten 1923-2021

Longtime East Grand Forks attorney Henry G. Tweten, 97, died Jan. 31. A graduate of the UND School of Law, he earned his degree in 1951. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Job Announcement - Hearing Officer

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

Job Announcement - Public Defender

A job announcement for a Public Defender with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted.

Job Announcement - Client Support

A job announcement for a Client Support person with Legal Services of North Dakota has been posted.

Robert L. Stroup II 1941-2021

Longtime Fargo attorney Robert Lee (Bob) Stroup II, 79, died Jan. 6. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1967.

Daniel H. Oster 1965-2021

Bismarck attorney Daniel Harry Oster, 55, died Jan. 11. He was a graduate of the UND School of Law and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1991. A service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m.

Big Muddy Bar Association plans 2021 meetings

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

Myron E. Bothun 1931-2021

Longtime attorney Myron E. 'Mike' Bothun died Jan. 5. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1957. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck.

Job Announcement - Temporary Hearing Officer

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

David A. LeMieux 1931 - 2020

Longtime attorney David A. LeMieux died Dec. 24, 2020. He grew up in Stanley, graduated from the UND School of Law, and was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1958. A family mass is planned, and a public celebration is pending.

UND appoints Carolin, longtime law school employee, as chief of staff

The University of North Dakota has announced that Rob Carolin, longtime director of alumni and public relations at the UND School of Law, will join UND President Andy Armacost's office as chief of staff.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 31

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion clarifying the authority of the State Credit Union Board relating to certain types of acquisitions, sales, and mergers.

LSND posts latest newsletter

Legal Services of North Dakota has posted its December 2020 newsletter.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 23

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Ethics Commission has the constitutional authority to promulgate rules defining “lobby” and “lobbyist,” even if those definitions are broader than what has been adopted by the Legislature.

Current edition of ND Law Review now online

The North Dakota Law Review recently published Volume 95, Issue 3. The online version is available on the UND School of Law's website.

N.D. Attorney General opinion: Dec. 21

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that individual members of a governing body may consult with staff members of a public entity without triggering the open meetings law.

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney I with the City of Minot has been posted.