Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. O. 30

Public access to court proceedings and court documents

The Supreme Court recognizes a continued need to allow members of the public access to court proceedings and case documents despite the current restrictions on physical access to courthouses and the method in which a court hearing is being held. Here are details about how to gain access to court proceedings and documents.

U.S. District Court updates COVID-19 order

The United States District Court has updated its order on court operations during the COVID-19 emergency.

8th Circuit issues opinions in 2 N.D. cases

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment in an Americans With Disabilities Act case against the UND School of Law and the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel has affirmed the dismissal of an adversary proceeding in a North Dakota bankruptcy.

N.D. Law Review Symposium postponed to Aug. 17

The North Dakota Law Review's Constitutional Law Symposium originally scheduled for April 16 has been postponed to Aug. 17 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Telephonic oral arguments: tips for advocates

Appellate Blog: "As federal courthouses limit their in-person operations because of COVID-19, telephonic oral arguments will become more common."

Virus stimulus to help courts, authorizes some video hearings

Bloomberg Law: "The U.S. Supreme Court will get $500,000 as part of a historic government coronavirus stimulus package that also would authorize judges to allow video or telephone conferencing for certain hearings."

Mine workers’ asbestos suit against insurer advanced by Montana high court

Courthouse News Service: "The Montana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a workers compensation insurer is liable for damage claims from people who worked at the W.R. Grace vermiculite plant in Libby, Montana."

Job Announcement - Term Law Clerk

A job announcement for a Term Law Clerk to a United States District Judge with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.

Order of Adoption

Adoption of N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. O. 27