Month: January 2020

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho New Location – Effective Feb. 24

January 31, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

On behalf of USA Bart M. Davis: Thank you for your continued working relationship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. I would like to take this […]

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Idaho Court Rules & Amendments Available for Public Comment

January 28, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

Rules and Amendments are available for Bar and Public comment. Comments will be accepted for at least 14 business days before the Supreme Court considers them. All comments should be submitted […]

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Parental Leave Reflects Core Values at Smith + Malek

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By Lindsey M. Welfley Law firms must live in a constant state of adaptation to meet the needs of their attorneys and staff. Smith + Malek, with offices in Coeur […]

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Wellness, Schmellness: What is it All About?

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By Susan P. Mauk and Jamie Shropshire Recently, state bars and the American Bar Association have promoted wellness initiatives for their members, championing the value of meditation, yoga, and walks […]

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Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program: Help for Law Students Struggling with Addiction

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By Anonymous I entered law school as a sober alcoholic.  I had moved to a new state for school, and a personal trauma plus the stress of my first year […]

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A (Retired) Judicial Perspective of the Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By Hon. Gregory M. Culet At some point in the course of our careers as lawyers and judges, some of us have had the necessary, albeit unpleasant experience of participating […]

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When All Is Not Well: Law Firm Risk Management and Impaired Lawyers

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By Mark J. Fucile Both academic research and the popular legal media have increasingly discussed the “wellness” challenges facing the legal profession.[i]  At the same time, the organized bar both […]

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Commissioner’s Message: The Evolving Lawyer

January 22, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

By David E. Kerrick This morning I realized I have been in the business of the practice of law for 40 years.  I graduated from the University of Idaho College […]

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Second District Bench & Bar Gathering – Jan. 24

January 21, 2020 by Lindsey Welfley

Friday, January 24, 202012:00 – 1:00 p.m. (PT)Nez Perce County District Courthouse, Courtroom #11230 Main Street – Lewiston, ID1.0 CLE credit – pending FREE, Lunch included The Magistrates of the […]

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Connecting Tribal Culture and Courts, Healthy Families & Tribal Historical Preservation Law Conference 2020 (Polson, MT) – Feb. 27-28

January 14, 2020 by tbaker

February 27 & 28, 2020 Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites Polson, Montana REGISTER ONLINE 2020 AGENDA & REGISTRATION FORM Connecting Culture in the Courtroom: a Judicial Perspective of the […]

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