Attorney General successful in the US Supreme Court The CNMI Attorney General Edward Manibusan announced today that the Office of the Attorney General was successful defending its victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Ramsey v. Muna et al. The Ninth Circuit in Ramsey ruled that […]
Continue readingFrances “Frannie” Demapan joins the AG’s office
Frances “Frannie” Demapan joins the AG’s office The CNMI Office of the Attorney General is proud to announce and welcome Ms. Frances T. Demapan as assistant attorney general. She joins the prosecution team of the criminal division where she will serve as traffic prosecutor. Ms. Demapan began her career as […]
Continue readingAttorney General announces the promotion of AAG Heather Barcinas
Attorney General announces the promotion of AAG Heather Barcinas The Office of the Attorney General is pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Attorney General Ms. Heather P. Barcinas to lead the white-collar crime and public corruption unit of the office. Ms. Barcinas replaces former prosecutor Matt Baisley who left […]
Continue readingLegal Opinion – OAG 17-02
OAG 17-02 August 31, 2017 Subject: Public Benefit Provisions in DPL Lease Agreement Opinion of the Attorney General I. QUESTIONS PRESENTED Can DPL legally require a potential or existing lessee to construct homestead infrastructure or create a deposit in escrow that will provide funding for future homestead infrastructure? II. […]
Continue readingLegal Opinion – OAG 17-01
OAG 17-01 February 8, 2017 Subject: Municipal corporations and the executive branch, the constitutionality of P.L. 12-20 and P.L. 18-16, and the treatment of revenues derived from public lands within free-trade zones Opinion of the Attorney General I. QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Are municipal corporations within the executive branch of […]
Continue reading