By Attorney Briana L. Rummel and Attorney Olivia M. Erbele. Originally published in the Summer 2026 Edition of the North Dakota Physician.    January 2026, the United States Supreme Court in Berk v. Choy, 146 S.Ct. 546 (2026), unanimously ruled that Delaware state law “affidavit of merit” requirements in medical malpractice cases do not apply in federal…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney and shareholder Robert G. Manly has assumed the role of President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) Board of Governors. During the 2027 SBAND Annual Meeting held June 10–12, outgoing President Debra Hoffarth officially welcomed Rob into the position. The State Bar Association of North…

Vogel Law Firm Ranked Among the Top 2% of USA Law Firms Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that multiple practice areas and attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most respected and rigorous legal ranking publications in the world. Recognized globally as the market leader in…

The partners, attorneys and staff of Vogel Law Firm proudly congratulate our colleague, Mark A. Friese, on his appointment to the bench of the North Dakota Supreme Court. “Mark has embodied excellence, integrity and dedication throughout his career,” said Bruce D. Quick, who has served at Vogel Law Firm for 35 years and worked closely…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors are awarded to attorneys based entirely on peer review, highlighting those who exhibit the highest level…

Join us for our biennial employment law update! Ever-changing labor and employment laws and regulations are an endless challenge for HR professionals and business owners. That’s why every other year we offer our Vogel Employment Law Update, bringing you the latest information on new laws, regulatory changes, and recent state and federal court cases of…

The North Dakota Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 2388 which, in part, amends Section 19-24.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code clarifying actions employers may take in disciplining employees who are medical marijuana cardholders. Prior to the bill’s passing, Section 19-24.1-34 stated that even if an employee is a medical marijuana cardholder, an employer may…

Mark Friese, Attorney became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Mark became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 525 during the recent Spring Meeting of the College in Key Biscayne, Florida. Founded in 1950,…

In the last issue, we discussed the sigh of relief employers can breathe now that the NLRB has held employers may require confidentiality during the course of workplace investigations. The sharp inhale may return, however, when trying to determine how to handle the investigation. When an employee complains that he/she has been harassed/discriminated/retaliated against, an…

By: Vanessa Lystad, [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] For several years, employers have been burdened with a conflicting standard from the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) and guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) with respect to confidentiality of workplace investigations. On the one hand, the NLRB-in a decision called Banner Estrella Medical Center issued in 2015-adopted…