8th Circuit issues opinion in N.D. case: Aug. 1

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issue an opinion affirming the conviction in a North Dakota sex trafficking case.

Job Announcement

A job announcement for an Attorney II (Public Defender) with the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents in Minot has been posted.

New opinion: July 31

The Supreme Court has issued one new opinion.

Peter Welte confirmed to federal judgeship

G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Senate confirmed former Grand Forks County State’s Attorney Peter Welte to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship on Tuesday, July 30."

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.