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.

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.