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Minn. SC to decide if protections apply to journalists accused of trespassing in Dakota Access Pipeline case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering whether the state's Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) protects newsgatherers like Unicorn Riot from disclosing unpublished materials—even if they are accused of trespassing while gathering news.
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Ashley Harimon named Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate
Ashley Harimon has been appointed as the Morrill County Court Clerk Magistrate in Bridgeport.
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County court judge Edward Steenburg announces February retirement
Judge Edward D. Steenburg, a respected figure in Nebraska's legal community, will retire from his position as County Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District on February 28, 2025.
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Six apply for Eighth Judicial District Court vacancy
Justice Douglas Herndon has announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received six applications for the judicial vacancy in Department Y of the Eighth Judicial District Court.
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Split Ohio SC: Plaintiff wins nothing, lawyers should get nothing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A plaintiff who won a lawsuit but was awarded zero damages isn’t entitled to attorney fees under Ohio’s consumer protection statute, the state’s highest court ruled.
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Minnesota courts mandate digital exhibit uploads starting January 2025
The Minnesota Judicial Branch will implement a new digital system for court evidence starting January 1, 2025.
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Judicial nominating commission announces vacancy in fourth judicial district
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court in the Fourth Judicial District is set to hold a public hearing on January 24, 2025.
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Nebraska Office of Public Guardian releases 2024 annual report
The Office of Public Guardian has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the individuals served and programs offered through the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
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Alabama Workers' Comp law survives a Sonic attack
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama’s workers’ compensation regime survived a constitutional challenge by a man who wanted to sue over his daughter’s injuries while working at a Sonic Drive In, with the Alabama Supreme Court ruling legislators had the power to take away the right to sue and replace it with a scheme providing guaranteed compensation.
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Vermont Judiciary Commission hosts webinar on intellectual disability care system
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts' Committee on Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability Training is set to present a one-hour webinar titled "Intellectual Disabilities 101" on January 13, 2025, at noon.
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Nebraska district court judge Mark Johnson announces retirement
Judge Mark Johnson of the 7th Judicial District Court in Nebraska has announced his retirement, effective January 15, 2025.
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Second Judicial District seeks new district judge following Judge Antoun's passing
The Second Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to convene on June 21, 2024, at the Denver City and County building to interview and select nominees for a district judge position in Denver County.
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Jeff Lindsey steps in as acting DA after Linda Stanley's disbarment
Jeff Lindsey has been appointed as the Acting District Attorney for Colorado's 11th Judicial District following the disbarment of Linda Stanley.
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Weld County hosts third Warrant Clearance Day on October 4
The 19th Judicial District, in partnership with Greeley Municipal Court, is organizing its third Warrant Clearance Day.
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Colorado Judicial Branch appoints Liz Lembo as new executive director of COLAP
The Colorado Judicial Branch has announced the appointment of Elizabeth "Liz" Lembo as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program (COLAP).
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Judicial commission nominates three candidates for district court judgeship
The Eighteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has put forward three candidates for a district court judgeship following the retirement of Judge Gary Kramer.
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Tarryn Johnson named chief judge of Colorado's 15th Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Tarryn Johnson as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District, which includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers counties.
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Three finalists nominated for Mesa County court judgeship
The Twenty-first Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected three finalists for a Mesa County court judgeship.
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Monica Márquez sworn in as first Latina chief justice of Colorado
Supreme Court Justice Monica M. Márquez was sworn in as Colorado’s new chief justice on July 26, 2024.
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Colorado courts join National Adoption Day efforts across judicial districts
National Adoption Day is being celebrated across Colorado, with various Judicial Districts finalizing adoptions for foster children seeking permanent families.