Swier Law Firm Appellate Law Blog
Our team is keeping you informed and up to date on the latest happenings on the law in South Dakota. Read more on our blog.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Against Woman In Same-Sex Benefits CaseSouth Dakota's Supreme Court has ruled against a retired police official seeking state retirement system survivor benefits after her wife died of cancer.
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US Government Appeals Ruling That Blocked Keystone PipelineThe Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that blocked the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
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Supreme Court To Hear Case Over Stores' Food Stamp SalesThe Supreme Court says it will hear an appeal from a group representing retailers to prevent the release of information about the federal food stamp program.
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Chief Justice Gilbertson calls for additional judge, Mental Health Court in Sioux FallsState Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson is asking for an additional judge in the Sioux Falls area due to the increasing number of drug cases.
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South Dakota Woman Seeks State Survivor Benefits After Wife’s DeathA retired South Dakota police officer asked the state's Supreme Court to allow her to collect state retirement system survivor benefits.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Affirms Murder ConvictionThe South Dakota Supreme Court affirmed Thursday the conviction of Jason Paul Lewandowski for the murder of Jeremy Hendrickson.
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Activist Seeks Dismissal From Pipeline Racketeering LawsuitAn environmental activist named in a federal racketeering lawsuit says her opposition to the Dakota Access oil pipeline was constitutionally protected.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Rejects Easement RequestThe South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by a wild horse sanctuary to get rid of a conservation easement that limits use of thousands of acres.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of ICWAThe South Dakota Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act in a ruling last week.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Rules In Alienation of Affections CaseThe South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that the state's "alienation of affection" law entitles a Brown County man the opportunity to collect damages.