News
N.D. Attorney General opinion: March 1
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that payment of the aircraft excise tax is a condition of registration and must be paid before the Aeronautics Commission may issue an aircraft registration certificate.
Wrigley nomination for US attorney in North Dakota takes step toward confirmation
G.F. Herald: "The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Drew Wrigley to become the U.S. attorney for North Dakota. The committee moved Wrigley's nomination by voice vote on Thursday, Feb. 28, to the Senate floor for consideration."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.
Montana Supreme Court explains 2018 ruling in Bullock's easement case against Fox
Helena Independent Record: "The Montana Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in a conservation easement case that pitted Gov. Steve Bullock against Attorney General Tim Fox came down to the definition of the word 'acquire.'"
James Purdy 1931-2019
Longtime Bismarck judicial referee and Ellendale lawyer James Purdy died Feb. 23. Funeral services will take place May 24 at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Bismarck.
Senate Judiciary Committee to meet on nominations of Welte, Wrigley
G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to discuss the nominations of Grand Forks attorney Peter Welte to serve as U.S. District Judge for North Dakota and former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley to serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota."Proposed study sees 'more to do' for North Dakota's juvenile justice system
Bismarck Tribune: "A Bismarck lawmaker has proposed a study of North Dakota's juvenile justice system, seeing "more to do" after a previous study. Rep. Lawrence Klemin, R-Bismarck, who is also speaker of the House, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 3031 to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday."