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Judge Mary Tabor reselected as chief judge by Iowa Court of Appeals
The Iowa Court of Appeals has reaffirmed Judge Mary Tabor as its chief judge.
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Vermont committee discusses amendments to rules of evidence
The Vermont Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence is set to convene on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Teams.
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Deadline set for judge vacancy applications in Nebraska's Seventh Judicial District
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventh Judicial District will conduct a public hearing on March 14, 2025, at the Madison County Courthouse in Nebraska.
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Minnesota courts update hearing protocols with new default settings
Minnesota courts are set to implement new default hearing settings starting February 3.
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Gene Cotter appointed as new state probation administrator for Nebraska
The Nebraska Supreme Court has appointed Gene Cotter as the new State Probation Administrator.
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Nebraska Supreme Court pilots livestream for judicial nominating commission hearing
The Nebraska Supreme Court has chosen the Buffalo County Courthouse in Kearney, Nebraska, to test a new livestream initiative.
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Maine court seeks feedback on evidence rule change concerning hearsay exceptions
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on a proposed change to Rule 804 of the Maine Rules of Evidence.
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Courts closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; reopening set for January 21
All Judicial Branch courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts will not operate on Monday, January 20, 2025.
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Judicial nominating commission sets February hearing for judge vacancy in Nebraska
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to conduct a public hearing on February 21, 2025.
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California Supreme Court resumes oral arguments in Sacramento after five years
The California Supreme Court will resume its practice of hearing oral arguments in Sacramento on February 5, after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Colorado celebrates formation of its first new judicial district in over six decades
The Colorado Judicial Department marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the 23rd Judicial District at a ceremony held in Castle Rock.
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Chief Justice Jensen delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary address
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the State of the Judiciary address.
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Minnesota courts offer free Valentine's Day weddings at ten district courts
Couples in Minnesota looking to tie the knot on Valentine's Day will have the opportunity to do so for free, courtesy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
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Protections for minority teachers affirmed, as Minn. court says taxpayers can't challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A taxpayer can't challenge a Minnesota school district's preference for helping minority teachers keep their jobs, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
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Chief Justice Jensen to discuss judiciary issues in upcoming state address
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen is set to deliver the 2025 State of the Judiciary on January 15, 2025.
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Iowa Chief Justice to address General Assembly on judiciary condition
Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver an address on the Condition of the Judiciary.
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South Dakota considers new bar admission pathway focused on public service
The South Dakota Supreme Court is set to hold a rules hearing on February 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST in the Supreme Court Courtroom located in the State Capitol, Pierre.
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Law Court seeks input on effect of party's death during divorce appeal
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, known as the Law Court, is seeking amicus curiae briefs in a notable divorce case appeal.
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Dead man's tale told to jury OK, Va. SC rules in $2 million case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a priest who died after falling in the hospital will be able to keep a $2 million jury verdict, after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the trial judge did not err by allowing in testimony about the dead man’s supposed explanation for why he fell.
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James Valley Drug & DUI Court hosts graduation ceremony on January 16
James Valley Drug & DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on January 16, 2025, at the Davison County Fairgrounds in Mitchell.