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April 4, 2018
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem confirmed today that his office is investigating Minot resident Terpsichore “Tore” Maras-Lindeman, doing business as “A Magic City Christmas,” for alleged violations of the consumer fraud laws and charitable solicitation laws.
NEW STATE FIRE MARSHAL APPOINTED
April 3, 2018
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has appointed Douglas Nelson of Fargo as the new State Fire Marshal.
DUBIOUS “OFFICERS DOWN” RACE ORGANIZER BANNED FOR FRAUD
March 29, 2018
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued a cease and desist order against Thomas Burke of Pennsylvania, for violations of the charitable solicitations and consumer fraud laws. Burke organized “Officers Down 5K” races in North Dakota ...
US DISTRICT COURT SIDES WITH NORTH DAKOTA IN WOTUS DECISION
March 23, 2018
Another Court Victory for the State
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem applauds the Order issued today by U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal granting North Dakota’s request to proceed with its challenge to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Rule.
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COMPASSION CENTER NOT PRESUMED SUBJECT TO CORPORATE FARMING LAW
April 3, 2018
An entity applying to be a medical marijuana compassion center is not presumed to be subject to the corporate farming law and it is up to each entity to review the legal restrictions of that law.
STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION SOCIAL EVENT
March 20, 2018
The State Board of Higher Education did not violate the open meetings laws when the Board chair gave a welcome at a social event and made reference to the agenda for the Board’s meeting the next day, because those comments were purely ministerial in nature.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AUTHORIZED UNDER EXPANDED DEFINITION OF ATTORNEY CONSULTATION
March 7, 2018
The definition of “attorney consultation” was expanded in the 2017 Legislative Session. The City of Lincoln did not violate the law when it held an executive session to receive advice from the city attorney on the risks, strengths and weaknesses of possible actions moving forward regarding labor and employment complaints made by a city employee.
CITY’S REMEDIAL STEPS SUFFICIENT TO REMEDY MEETING NOTICE VIOLATION
February 16, 2018
The city of Wildrose did not properly provide notice of a special meeting, in violation of the law. However, as the city held a subsequent properly noticed special meeting to discuss and confirm the actions at the improper meeting, and published minutes of the improperly noticed meeting, the city’s remedial steps were sufficient to remedy the violation.