34th Annual AG’s Cup Speech Competition (2nd release) – Insular Cases Doctrine The 34th Annual Attorney General’s Cup Speech Competition will be held on Friday, May 4, 9:00am at the Fiesta Hotel and Spa, Hibiscus Hall. A total of eight high schools will be participating in this year’s competition. They […]
Continue readingThe Office of the Attorney General launches new website
The Office of the Attorney General launches new website The Office of the Attorney General has launched its new redesigned website at www.cnmioag.org. The new website affords access information on current issues and view activities of the Office of the Attorney General. The website also allows download of forms such […]
Continue reading34th Annual AG’s Cup Speech Competition is Slated for May 4th, 2018
34th Annual AG’s Cup Speech Competition is Slated for May 4th, 2018 The Office of the Attorney General will hold its 34th Annual Attorney General’s Cup Speech Competition on May 4, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Fiesta Resort and Spa, Hibiscus Hall. Eight (8) high schools will be participating […]
Continue readingAttorney General & Governor File Joint Petition for Certified Question on Authority to Prosecute Appeals
Attorney General & Governor File Joint Petition for Certified Question on Authority to Prosecute Appeals Attorney General Edward Manibusan announces that he and Governor Ralph Torres have filed a joint petition for certified question with the Commonwealth Supreme Court. Attorney General states “the petition presents to the Supreme Court the […]
Continue readingAttorney General successful in the US Supreme Court
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 […]
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