Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
A tribute to Wayne Stenehjem, the ‘trivia king’ of North Dakota politicians “Did You Know That” columnist Curt Eriksmoen reflects By Curt Eriksmoen February 19, 2022 06:00 AM FARGO — On Jan. 28, North Dakota lost a very valuable public servant who spent nearly half a century working to improve the lives of the citizens of […]
Bismarck investment manager selected as new North Dakota land commissioner Joseph Heringer, a Bismarck attorney and wealth manager, will succeed Jodi Smith, who announced her plans to leave the job in October. By Adam Willis February 17, 2022 06:06 PM BISMARCK — Members of a North Dakota government board voted Thursday, Feb. 17 to appoint a […]
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The Winter 2022 issue of The Gavel is now available. Read it here.
West Fargo attorney to run for district court judge David Chapman ’95 is seeking the seat currently held by Judge Steven Marquart, who is retiring at end of the year. By Barry Amundson February 09, 2022 09:51 PM WEST FARGO — West Fargo attorney David Chapman has announced he will be seeking election to a district […]
How ND is combatting an attorney shortage in rural areas By Joel Crane Published: Feb. 9, 2022 at 6:59 PM CST BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – There are about 1,700 licensed attorneys in North Dakota, but most of them practice in the state’s seven most populous counties. In response, the state is implanting a program to help […]
Paul E. Traynor Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law, University of North Dakota Should a driver always report an accident to their insurance company, regardless of the scale? No. If the property damage is minimal and below a collision deductible there is no reason to report every incident to your insurance company, however, always […]
Wayne Stenehjem’s unexpected death has captured the attention of the capital city in recent days. Friends and family eulogized him on Thursday as a figure whose long career in elected office, humor and physical stature loomed larger than life in North Dakota politics for years. The Grand Forks Herald By Adam Willis February 03, 2022 […]
Stenehjem’s office said in a statement Friday night that the longtime attorney general died after his admission to the hospital that morning. The Grand Forks Herald By Adam Willis, Patrick Springer, Barry Amundson January 28, 2022 01:31 PM BISMARCK — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem died Friday, Jan. 28, following his admission to a Bismarck hospital […]
U.S. WHEAT ASSOCIATES ELECTS NEW OFFICER TEAM Jan. 17, 2022 Source: U.S. Wheat Associates news release Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board of directors elected new officers for the organization’s 2022/23 (July to June) fiscal year at their meeting Jan. 14, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The board elected Clark Hamilton of Ririe, […]
North Dakota Supreme Court justice seeks final term JACK DURA Jan 17, 2022 North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers will seek reelection for what he says would be a final term. Crothers, 65, told the Tribune that he is circulating petitions to be on the ballot. North Dakota’s judiciary is nonpartisan. Crothers said he has […]