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Court Denies Liu's Petition Against CNMI Attorney General

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules against Xiao Ru Liu's petition challenging the authority of the Attorney General.

Northern Marianas College wins appeal on agency standing

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled that Northern Marianas College can seek judicial review of an administrative decision.

Court Denies Rehearing in Manglona v. Tenorio Case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denies a rehearing request in the Manglona v. Tenorio case, affirming earlier findings on consent.

Court Denies Rehearing in Commonwealth v. Rabauliman Case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denies a rehearing request from Jose O. Rabauliman regarding his conviction.

Court rules on appeal involving recusal of justice

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled on an appeal regarding the recusal of a justice during a case involving Eugene B. Repeki, Jr.

Court denies extension for opening brief in Babauta case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denied Engracia R. Babauta's request for an extension to file an opening brief in her appeal.

Court affirms Municipality of Tinian can sue and be sued

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled that the Municipality of Tinian is a chartered municipality, allowing it to engage in legal actions.

Supreme Court Rules on Public Trial Rights in Repeki Case

The Commonwealth Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Eugene Repeki Jr., addressing public trial rights and the mootness doctrine in its ruling.

Court affirms ruling in Commonwealth v. Camacho appeal

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Commonwealth v. Camacho, addressing competency and bias.

Supreme Court Disqualifies Justice Castro in Bank Case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands disqualified Justice Castro from a case involving the Bank of Saipan due to potential bias.

Court Denies Motion to Disqualify Justice Lamorena in Case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denies a motion to disqualify Justice Lamorena, addressing issues of impartiality and procedural requirements.

Court Upholds Suspension of Attorney for Misconduct

The Commonwealth Supreme Court maintains attorney Theodore Mitchell's suspension due to misconduct during legal proceedings.

Court denies motion to disqualify panel in Saipan case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled against a motion to disqualify judges in a case involving attorney Theodore R. Mitchell.

Court Denies Motion to Disqualify Justice in CNMI Case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denies a motion to disqualify Justice Lamorena from a civil action involving attorney misconduct.

Court Upholds Election Board's Actions in Voting Dispute

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on a voting rights case involving disqualified voters and the Board of Elections.

Court Denies Petition in Dispute Over Public Land Use

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denies a petition regarding public land enforcement, affecting local governance and land use.

Court Upholds Validity of Bills from Tenth Legislature

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on legislative bills from the Tenth Legislature, affirming their validity for gubernatorial action.

Court rules on ethics code prosecution in Manglona case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands affirms dismissal of charges against council members for failing to file financial disclosures.

Supreme Court rules on conditions of probation in Itibus case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled on probation conditions in the Itibus case, affecting sentencing practices.

Court rules against Governor's appointment powers in CNMI

The CNMI Supreme Court ruled that the Governor's appointment powers under Executive Order 94-3 are unconstitutional, affecting government employment.

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