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8th Circuit affirms district court ruling in Jacam Chemical Co. case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the district court's decision in the case of Jacam Chemical Co. 2013, LLC v. Arthur Shepard, Jr., as per U.S. Court of Appeals Case No: 23-1193 and Case No: 23-1289. -
Summary of legal opinions issued on May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024, several cases were reviewed and opinions issued by various judges. The case of Brown v. State (Docket No.: 20230364) filed under the category of Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief was authored by Douglas Alan Bahr. The opinion stated that "The definition of official detention does not preclude custody while on probation." Furthermore, it clarified that an unambiguous sentence pronouncement controls over an ambiguous sentence, whether oral or written. When there is ambiguity between two sentences, the record must be examined to determine the district... -
Job opening for Law Clerk at Southwest Judicial District Court
The Southwest Judicial District Court Judge Chambers, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, has announced a job opening for the position of Law Clerk. The role offers an annual salary of $74,460 and is aimed at expanding the applicant pool for one successful candidate to be hired. -
North Dakota Court System seeks Staff Attorney for District Court
The South Central Judicial District Court Judge Chambers in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking applicants for the position of Staff Attorney-District Court. The job posting aims to widen the pool of candidates for this role, which provides an opportunity to contribute significantly to the judicial process through extensive legal research and analysis. -
Veterans Treatment Court celebrates first anniversary with success
The Veterans Treatment Court in Unit 1 marked its first anniversary with an official celebration. Since its inception, the program has seen increased participation and has proven to be successful. To date, one graduate has emerged from the program and eight veterans are currently taking advantage of this unique opportunity. -
Maintenance scheduled for North Dakota appellate case system public portal
The North Dakota Appellate Case System Public Portal is scheduled for maintenance today, May 14th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST. The system will be unavailable during this time. "Sorry for the inconvenience." -
North Dakota Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General, as announced on May 14, 2024. The role, based in Bismarck, ND at the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, comes with a starting salary of $81,000 commensurate with experience. -
North Dakota courts unveil updated jury orientation video
The North Dakota State Court Administrator’s Office has announced the debut of its updated video about jury service in North Dakota. The new video, which features a welcome from Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen, aims to provide viewers with an understanding of the importance and role of juries in the American legal system. Additionally, it offers information to prospective jurors about the jury selection process and their role as jurors. -
Richland County continues annual student mock trial tradition
Richland County has continued its tradition of hosting a student mock trial, which began in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the county courthouse. The event is held annually in celebration of Law Day and the Rule of Law, with the exception of 2020. -
North Dakota Court System publishes 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report
The North Dakota Court System has published its 2023 Juvenile Court Annual Report. The report, which is released annually, provides a comprehensive overview of referrals to juvenile court, the disposition of juvenile cases, and specific programs within the juvenile court offices across the state. -
Judge Donovan Foughty moderates panel for National Association of Women Judges
North Dakota District Judge Donovan Foughty recently moderated a national panel on a program sponsored by the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). The event took place on May 8, 2024, and was titled “Microaggressions: Part 2, When the Judge Commits the Microaggression”. -
Court personnel undergo mental health first aid training
Over the past nine months, 231 court employees, judges, and work group members have participated in nine training sessions on Mental Health First Aid throughout the state. The court partnered with FirstLink of Fargo to provide this training. As a free, confidential service, FirstLink offers listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention 24 hours a day. It also answers the 211 Information & Referral Helpline and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for North Dakota. -
'No highways' directive from eye doctor means no money for plaintiffs in hay wagon accident
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - An eye doctor who warned his patient not to drive on the highway isn’t responsible for a fatal accident that occurred when the patient’s truck rammed a horse-drawn hay wagon on the highway, the North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled. -
North Dakota Supreme Court affirms seven-figure med-mal verdict for man who needed kidney transplant
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - A man whose kidney failure went unnoticed by his doctors will get to keep most of his $1.6 million medical malpractice verdict. -
General contractor not protected by Workers' Comp law in case of fatal accident
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - General contractors are “deemed” to be employers under one section of North Dakota’s workers compensation law but they don’t get immunity from lawsuits by employees of their subcontractors, the state’s highest court ruled. -
Massive wrongful death verdict was result of anti-drunk driving passion, court finds
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A jury’s $1.1 billion verdict against a drunk driver who killed two while driving on the Bismarck Expressway was a product of juror passion and must be struck, the North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled. -
Seeking millions after daughter kicked by horse, mom loses argument at North Dakota Supreme Court
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A mother and her daughter who was kicked in the head by a horse won’t collect the millions of dollars they sought from their cousins. -
After co-worker bashes pressurized hose with sledgehammer, man loses lawsuit over resulting injuries
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision dismissing a worker’s negligence lawsuit. -
NORTH DAKOTA SUPREME COURT: Investiture of Judge Daniel Borgen
South Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Romanick served as Master of Ceremonies. -
North Dakota Supreme Court: Man waited too long to file Workers' Compensation claim
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) – A worker who filed a claim for Workers' Compensation benefits for a 2013 work injury has suffered a loss in court.