Month: June 2017

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JULY 1 CHANGES IN LAW & RULES:

• You MUST file a Case Information Sheet with ALL new civil cases (other than small claims actions) starting JULY 1 (pursuant to I.R.C.P. 3(d)(1)).

Currently a case information sheet is required to be filed by the initiating party in certain types of civil cases, such as guardianship and adoption, and the sheet requests information about both the initiating and responding party.  The Supreme Court has adopted a new civil case information sheet to be filed in all other civil cases.  This sheet will be completed and filed by both the initiating and responding parties regarding that party’s information.  The information will be used to match parties in the court’s case management system and will be exempt from disclosure.  The case information sheet can be found on the Supreme Court’s website HERE.

 

• Pursuant to Senate Bill 1202 the Supreme Court has created forms to be utilized by the sheriff to execute garnishments. Those forms that must be utilized beginning JULY 1, include:

1. Notice of Exemptions;
2. Instructions to Debtors and Third Parties;
3. Claims of Exemption; and
4. Written Interrogatories to Garnishee.

These forms will be available on the Supreme Court’s website HERE.

• The required Summons forms have been amended in civil and family law matters to warn defendants of potential adverse judgment if they do not respond within 21 (previously 20) days.  This change was effective in civil cases in September of 2016 and in family cases, July 1, 2017.  These forms are available on the Supreme Court’s website here: Civil Summons & Family Law Summons.

 

• R.F.L.P. 126 and the Child Support Guideline Forms have been revised. These changes become effective July 1, 2017.  The forms are available on the Supreme Court’s website HERE.

For other changes in court rule, please review Catherine Derden’s review of Highlights of Rule Amendments for 2017 on the Idaho Supreme Court’s website HERE or in the June edition of The Advocate.  If you have questions, please contact Michael Mehall / (208) 334-2850.

 

2017 SUMMER SIZZLE CLE BUNDLING PACKAGE – Available NOW thru 6/30!
Offered by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. and Abila

LIMITED TIME OFFER – June 19th through June 30th
12.5 CLE Credits (self-study) for only $125.00
Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! Presented in Idaho!

With the official start of the 2017 summer, the Idaho Law Foundation and Abila would like to offer a sizzling CLE bundling package to assist you in obtaining self-study credits. Between June 19th and June 30th, you may purchase the 2017 Summer Sizzle CLE Bundling Package, Which includes a total of 12.5 CLE credits for only $125.00! You will be given 90 days to make your program selections, with an additional 90 days following your selection to view each program. Through selecting online, on-demand streaming, you will have the convenience to watch whenever and wherever.

As part of the bundling package, we are pleased to offer the following programs presented by high-caliber, knowledgeable legal professionals:

• 2016 Lessons from the Masters (2016) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• 2016 U.S. Supreme Court Update (2016) – 2.25 CLE credits
• 2017 Annual Flagship Law Practice Management: A Mini-MBA for Legal Practitioners (2017) – 3.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• Effective Oral Arguments on Appeal (2016) – 1.0 CLE credits
• Electronic Storage and Communication for Your Practice and Clients: What You Didn’t Know Will Hurt You! (2016) – 1.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics
• Handling Your First or Next Adoption Case (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Property Crimes Case (2016) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Know Thyself: Unconscious Bias in the Legal Profession (2016) – 2.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics
• Legal Research: Tips & Tricks to Consider Involving Casemaker (2017) – 1.25 CLE credits
• Legislating and Lobbying (2016) – 1.25 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• Managing a Bully Without Becoming One: A Roadshow Participatory CLE (2015) – 1.0 Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• My Wheelhouse: 48 Years of Litigation Experience (2016) – 1.0 CLE credits
• Protecting Your Law Firm’s Confidential Data (2015) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• Transitioning from the Practice of Law: Tools & Resources Await (2016) – 1.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• Writing Persuasive Memorandums or Draft Orders (2016) – 1.0 CLE credits

Please Note: You will not be eligible to receive additional credit for any of the CLEs listed above that you have attended or rented in the past. No refunds; no extensions; all sales are final.

To take advantage of this great offer, select: 2017 SUMMER SIZZLE – ENDS FRIDAY, JUNE 30!