Bozeman Lawyers, Montana Law
Last July, the Bozeman City Commission voted unanimously to pass a non-discrimination ordinance protecting gay, bisexual and transgender people from being discriminated in the workplace, housing and public accommodations. Now, five Bozeman residents have filed suit...
Bozeman Lawyers, Supreme Court
President Obama is reportedly considering Judge Sidney Thomas of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States Supreme Court. Judge Thomas received his bachelor’s degree from Montana State University and his law degree from The University of Montana...
Bozeman Lawyers, Montana Law
The Bozeman City Commission will likely be increasing the fine for parking violations on Monday. Read the article here. UPDATE: The Bozeman City Commission has delayed its decision in this matter. Read the article here.
Accidents & Personal Injury, Bozeman Lawyers
Law enforcement has issued a subpoena for the medical records of the operator of the boat, state Sen. Greg Barkus, that crashed and injured Congressman Rehberg and company in late August. Read the Missoulian article here. UPDATE: Montana’s News Station has a...
Bozeman Lawyers, Supreme Court
Here is a Newsweek blog that ranks the various potential nominees’ chances for nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. As of April 19, 2010, according to Newsweek, Judge Thomas is in 3rd...
Bozeman Lawyers, Montana Law
One of the most interesting bills to be passed into law this legislative term is Montana’s new gun and self defense law House Bill 228. Although HB 228 is notable for its provisions regarding firearms, it is also notable for the way in which it changed the...
Criminal Law, Montana Law
The New York Times had an interesting article today on the topic of unanimous juries. In Montana, under Article II, Section 26 of the Montana Constitution, people charged with crimes in Montana state courts have a constitutional right to a jury trial: Section...
Accidents & Personal Injury, Bozeman Lawyers
State Sen. Greg Barkus has been charged with criminal endangerment and two counts of negligent vehicular assault–all felonies–for the boating accident at Flathead Lake that involved Montana U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg. Rehberg suffered a broken ankle and other...
