New opinions: Dec. 8

The Supreme Court has issued 16 new opinions.

Former chief deputy clerk to head California appeals court office

Colette Bruggman, who served 17 years with the Supreme Court's clerk office, has been appointed clerk/executive officer of the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Judges Doug Bahr, Daniel El-Dweek and Stacy Louser and attorneys David Hagler, Kiara Kraus-Parr, Angela Elsperger Lord and Jake Rodenbiker have applied for the Supreme Court vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Gerald VandeWalle.

Pro hac vice fee payment reminder

Under Admission to Practice Rule 3, attorneys continuing to appear pro hac vice in 2023 in a North Dakota state court proceeding for which they have already filed a motion for pro hac vice admission are required to pay a fee of $380 by Jan. 1, 2023.

Changes to reliable electronic means rule effective Dec. 1

Amendments to N.D.Sup.Ct.Admin.R. 52 on reliable electronic means proceedings took effect on Dec. 1.

New opinions: Nov. 23

The Supreme Court has issued 7 new opinions.

Notice of Supreme Court vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has received a letter from Gov. Doug Burgum convening the committee to screen applicants and submit a list of nominees to fill the seat on the Supreme Court as a result of the retirement of Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle. Applications are due Friday, Dec.2.

Supreme Court dedicates conference room to Justice Levine

In a ceremony on Nov. 21, the justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court dedicated a conference room in honor of former Supreme Court Justice Beryl Levine.