U.S.: Law school Supreme Court clinics catapult students to top jobs

Bloomberg News: "Alex Twinem’s second-year spring at Stanford Law School looked a bit different than that of her peers. Twinem, rather than cramming for exams, was hard at work on a case that ultimately resulted in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision: Obergefell v. Hodges."

Job Announcement

A job announcement for a Legal Secretary with Legal Services of North Dakota in Fargo has been posted.

New opinion: Aug. 19

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.

Southeast Judicial District welcomes new law clerk

The Southeast Judicial District is pleased to welcome new law clerk Hugh Grindberg, who began a two-year clerkship with the district on Aug. 14. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Welcome program for new UND law dean set for Friday

The UND School of Law will welcome new dean Michael S. McGinniss, recognize the Law Class of 2022, and thank alumni and friends who have generously supported the law school at a program and reception on Friday, Aug. 23.

Drug court participants given treatment, not jail time

Jamestown Sun: "The man stood before six officials, vowing to remain sober in order to see his son again. 'I want to be able to see my boy,' he said. 'My 15-year-old son broke down to me, begging me to get myself help.'"

North Dakota inmates train future service dogs

My ND Now: "Inmates from the Missouri River Correctional Center are putting their time and talent to good use. MRCC resident David Gunderson says, 'It’s nice to give back. You know, working with the dogs, seeing them grow, helps me grow.'"

Minnesota Supreme Court sets limits on body cavity searches

MPR News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court has limited how police can perform body cavity searches after ruling in a case of a suspect in an illegal drug investigation who refused to cooperate with officers."

First drug court planned Aug. 15 in Jamestown

Jamestown Sun: "On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Southeast Judicial District Court will hold its first drug court session in Jamestown. Officials have been meeting to plan the first rural drug court to serve people in Barnes and Stutsman counties."

Nation: Welcome to the Olympics of court reporting

Denver Post: "A man poured baby powder on his hands to soak up the nervous sweat, a computer fan blowing a slight breeze on his face. Across the aisle, in a silent hotel conference room, a contestant rubbed her face, breathing deeply."