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A look at new laws taking effect Thursday in North Dakota
Wahpeton Daily News: "North Dakota lawmakers approved hundreds of bills during their biennial legislative session earlier this year, but many of the policy changes have yet to be implemented. That will change Thursday, Aug. 1, when an array of bills will take effect."8th Circuit issues opinion in N.D. case: July 31
The United States Court of Appeals has issued an opinion vacating the district court's statewide injunction in a case that challenged North Dakota's voter identification requirements.Job Announcement
A job announcement for three Law Clerks with the U.S. District Court in Fargo has been posted.New opinions: July 30
The Supreme Court has issued 10 new opinions.Judicial Nominating Committee names finalists for SCJD vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the South Central Judicial District: Jessica J. Binder, Hazen; Paul H. Myerchin, Bismarck; and Pamela A. Nesvig, Bismarck.July bar examination underway
The North Dakota Bar Exam began Tuesday, July 30, with 82 applicants, 67 of whom are University of North Dakota School of Law graduates, sitting for the exam. This is an increase from last year, and the highest number of July examinees since 2013. The exam ends Wednesday, July 31.Big Muddy Bar Association hosts The Banquet
The Big Muddy Bar Association hosted The Banquet on July 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Volunteers served about 400 meals of pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, watermelon and ice cream bars.Welte set for confirmation vote
KFYR News: "Former North Dakota State's Attorney Peter Welte is one step closer to becoming a Federal District Court Judge. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed a closure on the nomination of Welte to serve the District of North Dakota."