Month: March 2021
Scam Email Re: General and Administrative Expenses
We have been informed of a scam email circulating in which a request is made by a scammer posing as a District Bar Officer to mail a check or wire transfer money to cover administrative expenses. If you receive an…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Law Foundation Wraps Up Virtual High School Mock Trial Competition
The Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program hosted its annual High School Mock Trial State Championship from Thursday to Saturday, March 18 to 20. For 2021, the three-day tournament was held virtually. This year students explored a criminal mock…
Read Full ArticleNew Local Rules for the Fourth District
Full rules available on the court's website
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court Comments Sought
Comments sought on proposed amendments to Appellate Rules and related Rules of Civil Procedure.
Read Full ArticleScam Alert: Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Idaho lawyers are reporting that unemployment claims have been filed under their names with the Idaho Department of Labor. Most discovered the scam through emails or letters to them or to their employers. The scammers often have obtained victims' personal…
Read Full Article2021 ISB Award Nominations Form
Each year the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners presents awards to members of the Bar who demonstrate exemplary leadership, professionalism and commitment to the legal profession and to the public. Nominations can be submitted at any time, but the…
Read Full ArticleOne Nation: Saving Our Democracy Through Bipartisanship -Mar. 3
Today Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6 pm MST. Mansfield Civil Discourse Dialogues, University of Montana WEBINAR REGISTRATION
Read Full ArticleFederal Bar Association CLE – Mar. 31
Join the Federal Bar Association Idaho Chapter for Election, Litigation & Recounts, a CLE featuring speakers, Phil McGrane, Ada County Clerk, Jan Bennetts, Ada County Prosecutor and Matt Gordon, Perkins Coie, LLP. Wednesday, March 31, 202112:00 pm - 1:15 pm…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Law Foundation Program Receives National Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program received a 2020 Law Day Outstanding Activity Award from the American Bar Association for its Annual Law Day Podcast Contest. The Award highlights the best Law Day programs from…
Read Full ArticleNominations Open for the 2021 ISB Commissioner Election – 6th & 7th District
Nominations for a new Commissioner to replace Donald Carey (Idaho Falls) on the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners are now open. Pursuant to Idaho Bar Commission Rule 900, the new commissioner representing the Sixth and Seventh Districts must reside…
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