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.

Job Announcement - Technology Coordinator

A job announcement for a Technology Coordinator with the Office of the State Court Administrator in Bismarck has been posted.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Williams County State’s Attorney's Office in Williston has been posted.

Lawyer licenses expire Dec. 31

The State Board of Law Examiners reminds lawyers that 2020 licenses to practice law in North Dakota expire Dec. 31, regardless of when the 2020 license fee was paid.

Morton County courtroom dedicated in honor of Judge Schneider

South Central Judicial District personnel gathered on Dec. 30 to dedicate Morton County courtroom 305 as the 'Thomas J. Schneider Courtroom'.

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.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Proposed Amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 59

Hovey elected to Administrative Council

Southeast District Judge James D. Hovey has been elected to the Administrative Council as the new representative-at-large for Unit 2.

LSND posts latest newsletter

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

Courthouses to close for New Year's holiday

The Supreme Court and county courthouses across the state will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year's Day. The courthouses in Adams, Renville, Rolette, Steele and Wells counties will close at noon Dec. 31 while the courthouses in Benson and Traill counties will be closed all day Dec. 31 along with the Steele County Clerk of Court office.

LaMoure County clerk's office closed Wednesday

The LaMoure County Clerk of Court office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Notice of Comment/Hearing

Amend. to Admiss. to Practice Rules 1, 6.1, 7 and Ltd. Practice by Law Students

Order of Adoption

Amendment to N.D.R.Juv.P. 1

Courthouses closed, court cancelled today due to weather

Court has been cancelled Wednesday, Dec. 23, in Steele County due to weather. The Dickey and Sargent County courthouses will be closed and Walsh County offices will not open until 9 a.m.

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.

Job Announcement - Assistant State’s Attorney

A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney I with the Stutsman County State's Attorney's office in Jamestown has been posted.

Courthouses to close for Christmas holiday

The Supreme Court will close at noon on Christmas Eve and be closed Christmas day. Twenty-two county courthouses will also close at noon on Dec. 24 and remain closed on Dec. 25, while thirty-one will be closed all day Dec. 24-25.

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.

Job Announcement - Deputy Supreme Court Clerk

A job announcement for one full-time and one part-time Deputy Supreme Court Clerk in Bismarck has been posted.

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.

New opinions: Dec. 17

The Supreme Court has issued 19 new opinions.

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for NEJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected four nominees for the open seat on the bench in the Northeast Judicial District: Kari M. Agotness, Kelley Marie Riley Cole, Robert C. Fleming and Joshua E. Frey.