In a huge case that will have ramifications and implications for the upcoming negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement, the governments...

BISMARCK, N.D. — It seems everyone is too busy these days, but when the North Dakota legislative session rolls around, I notice a new level...

BISMARCK — I discussed eminent domain in my last column, and I suggested to landowners they should not be afraid to exercise their rights...

BISMARCK — I have the great fortune of spending my days fighting for landowners, many of whom have decided to take a principled stand, usually...

BISMARCK, N.D. — I recently took a drive to South Dakota to meet with some clients who have a large concentrated animal feeding operation proposed...

There have been a number of articles and interviews in the news lately about the 9,000-hog facility near Buffalo, N.D. The proposed concentrated...

Many have heard about the issues farmers have had with payments under the Agricultural Risk Coverage program, and it appears to be a widespread...

I am going to share some information about when you can force the government to pay your attorney after you get in a fight over a federal farm...

I am usually careful to avoid sharing confidential information about my clients and cases, but this column will be an exception. I just finished...

I have often advocated on behalf of local governments. Representatives who live and work in our communities are often more responsive to...

With harvest in full swing, I thought it a good time to revisit a topic I have discussed in the past. Most farmers have likely developed...

A lot of discussion in the past couple years has circulated about pipeline fatigue. I suggest to everyone, including the landowners in the oil...