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North Dakota's mandatory bar fees are constitutional, rules federal appeals panel
Law.com: "A federal appellate court on Friday rejected a First Amendment challenge to North Dakota’s mandatory bar association. A three-judge panel of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that there was no constitutional violation in the bar association’s procedures for collecting members’ dues."Nearly 40 years after South Dakota changed sentencing law, dozens are serving 100 years or more for first-degree manslaughter
Brainerd Dispatch: "Nearly 25 years ago, Joaquin Ramos entered the South Dakota State Penitentiary to begin a life sentence for first-degree manslaughter, angry about the circumstances that led him there."Job Announcement
A job announcement for an Assistant State's Attorney with the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office in Minot has been posted.
New N.D. Attorney General opinions
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Fargo City Commission does not have authority to adopt a resolution to replace the existing airport authority with members of the city commission and an opinion that an applicant for appointment to the Board of Higher Education must have been a resident of the state for at least five consecutive years.North Dakota man first to have felonies sealed from record
Valley News Live: "On August 1st, a law was introduced, giving people with criminal histories a second chance. A Fargo man is reaping the benefits just one month later, as he is the first person in North Dakota to have four felonies sealed from his public record."
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.