Grand Forks, N.D. (AP) A judge has sealed all future documents in the University of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" nickname lawsuit against the NCAA.

Northeast Central District Judge Lawrence Jahnke (JANG'-kee) also has delayed a hearing on an NCAA motion to expand the scope of the case.

The judge says both moves are aimed at aiding settlement talks.

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's (STEN'-jemz) office is representing UND. He says he opposes Jahnke's order because he's an advocate of open records but he'll comply. Media attorney Jack McDonald says Jahnke's order might be too broad.

The NCAA considers UND's nickname and American Indian head logo "hostile and abusive" and has barred UND from displaying them during postseason play and from hosting playoff games. UND says it uses the nickname and logo with respect and has sued the NCAA.

Trial is set for December.

Information from: Grand Forks Herald, http://www.grandforksherald.com

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