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U.S.: Elena Kagan offers new law students advice — and a shot of confidence
Harvard Gazette: "Elena Kagan was 'petrified' when a Law School professor called on her on her first day of class. She blew her first exams, which situated her in 'the bottom third of the class.'"
8th Circuit decides N.D. case: Aug. 30
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion affirming a summary judgment of dismissal in a First Amendment lawsuit against the State Bar Association of North Dakota.
NCJD welcomes new law clerk
The North Central Judicial District recently welcomed Steven Nelson to fill the position of law clerk located in Minot. He replaces Cathy Bacon, who recently retired after more than 20 years of service to the judges and referee in Unit 4.New opinion: Aug. 29
The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.Court annual reports from '70s to '90s now posted on website
The 1971 and 1975 through 1997 State Court Annual Reports have been added to the court system website.S.D. legislators urge state Supreme Court to allow concealed handguns in chambers
Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "South Dakota Supreme Court justices are weighing a ban on concealed handguns in the Court's Capitol space for their own protection, but some legislators are arguing that's the reason they passed a law allowing it."U.S.: Watched case on taxpayer access to courts won’t be reheard
Bloomberg News: "The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit won’t review the dismissal of a lawsuit against IRS efforts to combat micro-captive transactions, in a case raising major questions about when tax rules can be challenged in court."Job Announcement
A job announcement for a Senior Assistant State's Attorney with the Burleigh County State's Attorney's office in Bismarck has been posted.