Bart Pfankuch

Rapid City

Content Director and Investigative Reporter at South Dakota News Watch

Writer at Freelance

Content Director for South Dakota News Watch; writing coach and author of syndicated "Better Writing with Bart" series

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Do South Dakota lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes

1 week ago | myblackhillscountry.com | Bart Pfankuch

Attorney Seamus Culhane said he was “baffled” to learn that South Dakota is one of only four states in the nation that does not have a continuing education requirement for working lawyers. Unlike numerous other professions in South Dakota, there is no requirement for attorneys to receive ongoing training in order to maintain their licenses. There’s also no way to know if working lawyers are staying up to date or improving their knowledge of the law.
Residents stand ready to help plan the future of Watertown

1 week ago | sdnewswatch.org | Bart Pfankuch

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lindsey Schwinger isn't sure how she can help chart a positive future for the city of Watertown, but she is certain she wants to try. Schwinger, 38, grew up here and is now a stay-at-home mother who engages in charity work through the roller derby team she competes with. "Being involved in the community and helping shape the future for our family and our children, that's super important," she said.
SD Supreme Court will consider legality of Igloo bunker leases

1 week ago | bhpioneer.com | Bart Pfankuch

EDGEMONT — The South Dakota Supreme Court will decide the legality of a disputed lease signed by dozens of people who live in former military munitions bunkers located near Edgemont in southwestern South Dakota. The high court will consider an appeal by the owners of the residential community who lost a recent circuit court case, brought by a former tenant, in which a judge ruled the lease to be legally unenforceable. kAm%96 4@>>F?:EJ[ <?@H?
SD Supreme Court will consider legality of Igloo bunker leases

1 week ago | ktiv.com | Bart Pfankuch

IGLOO, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - The South Dakota Supreme Court will decide the legality of a disputed lease signed by dozens of people who live in former military munitions bunkers located near Edgemont in southwestern South Dakota. The high court will consider an appeal by the owners of the residential community who lost a recent circuit court case, brought by a former tenant, in which a judge ruled the lease to be legally unenforceable.
SD Supreme Court will consider legality of Igloo bunker leases

1 week ago | sdnewswatch.org | Bart Pfankuch

The South Dakota Supreme Court will decide the legality of a disputed lease signed by dozens of people who live in former military munitions bunkers located near Edgemont in southwestern South Dakota. The high court will consider an appeal by the owners of the residential community who lost a recent circuit court case, brought by a former tenant, in which a judge ruled the lease to be legally unenforceable.
Renewable energy is a powerful source of employment in South Dakota, training in Watertown

1 week ago | thepublicopinion.com | Bart Pfankuch

South Dakota's renewable energy sector, particularly wind energy, is experiencing rapid growth and offers high-paying jobs. Technical colleges like Mitchell Tech and Lake Area Tech are partnering with employers and offering specialized training programs to meet workforce demands. Graduates of these programs are seeing high placement rates and competitive starting salaries. MITCHELL, S.D. — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance.
Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes.

1 week ago | madisondailyleader.com | Bart Pfankuch

Attorney Seamus Culhane said he was "baffled" to learn that South Dakota is one of only four states in the nation that does not have a continuing education requirement for working lawyers. Unlike numerous other professions in South Dakota, there is no requirement for attorneys to receive ongoing training in order to maintain their licenses. There's also no way to know if working lawyers are staying up to date or improving their knowledge of the law. kAmQ%96C6’D E9:?8D E92E 2C6 :>A@CE2?E :?
Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes.

1 week ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Bart Pfankuch

(South Dakota News Watch) - Attorney Seamus Culhane said he was “baffled” to learn that South Dakota is one of only four states in the nation that does not have a continuing education requirement for working lawyers. Unlike numerous other professions in South Dakota, there is no requirement for attorneys to receive ongoing training in order to maintain their licenses. There’s also no way to know if working lawyers are staying up to date or improving their knowledge of the law.
Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes

2 weeks ago | bhpioneer.com | Bart Pfankuch

Attorney Seamus Culhane said he was “baffled” to learn that South Dakota is one of only four states in the nation that does not have a continuing education requirement for working lawyers. Unlike numerous other professions in South Dakota, there is no requirement for attorneys to receive ongoing training in order to maintain their licenses. There’s also no way to know if working lawyers are staying up to date or improving their knowledge of the law. kAm“%96C6’D E9:?8D E92E 2C6 :>A@CE2?E :?
Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes.

2 weeks ago | sdnewswatch.org | Bart Pfankuch

Attorney Seamus Culhane said he was "baffled" to learn that South Dakota is one of only four states in the nation that does not have a continuing education requirement for working lawyers. Unlike numerous other professions in South Dakota, there is no requirement for attorneys to receive ongoing training in order to maintain their licenses. There's also no way to know if working lawyers are staying up to date or improving their knowledge of the law.