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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. 

"I congratulate Dallas Carlson on his nomination by President Trump today as the US Marshal for North Dakota. Dallas has served North Dakota law enforcement well over his distinguished career, and ... 

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.

Jamestown High School Team #1 won the state LifeSmarts championship and will be representing North Dakota in the national competition. Tioga High School took second place.

Ten teams of students from seven North Dakota High Schools will compete in the LifeSmarts state finals in Bismarck tomorrow, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. 

The City of Bismarck did not violate the law when it declined to provide certain police records relating to 2016 protests in Morton county, because at the time of the request there were related criminal cases still open or subject to appeal in Morton County.

A public entity is authorized by law to charge $25 per hour, after the first hour, for locating records and may require payment of any estimated charges before locating, redacting, making, or mailing the requested records.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem participated in a multistate action against pharmaceutical companies over pricing of a name brand drug and generic versions. Settlement checks were issued earlier this week to individuals with qualifying claims. 

A Pennsylvania man who operates a questionable discount travel service under several fictitious names has been banned from doing business in North Dakota for violating the state’s consumer fraud, transient merchant, and business licensing laws. 

County Sheriffs have specific statutory authority to charge a higher amount for copies of public records than is set out in the open records laws.