Month: June 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office New Corporate Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy: Clear Benefits for Good Corporate Citizens
Joshua D. Hurwit, United States AttorneyKevin T. Maloney, Deputy Criminal Chief Let’s say you represent a company and determine that an official of that company has committed criminal wrongdoing. What do you do? Self-report the violations or wait for government…
Read Full ArticleFrom the Courts: Highlights of Rule Amendments for 2023
Lori A. FlemingStaff Attorney and ReporterIdaho Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committees The following is a list of rule amendments approved by the Idaho Supreme Court between July 2, 2022, and May 1, 2023. Please note that additional amendments may have…
Read Full ArticleBuyer Beware: Potential Ethical Perils of Municipal Procurement
Kurt J. Starman Cities and other local government agencies frequently contract for goods, services, and public works construction. These contracts are often approved with little scrutiny. In many cities, procurement contracts are routinely placed on the consent agenda and approved…
Read Full ArticleAttorneys for Civic Education Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Texie C. Montoya Formed in 2013, Attorneys for Civic Education (“ACE”)[i] is proud to share with the members of the Bar the purpose behind its mission and several of its successes over the past 10 years of service to further…
Read Full ArticleWhich Statute Applies? An Update on Attorney Fee Statutes in Government Entity Cases
Stephen L. Adams There are many statutes that deal with attorney fees in cases involving governmental entities. Three examples include Idaho Code § 12-117, which awards attorney fees in any case involving, “as adverse parties a state agency or a…
Read Full ArticlePublic Service Attorneys in Idaho: Insights and Perspectives Working in Public Service
Rachel L. Kolts I was inspired to pursue a career in public service from a young age thanks in large part to my parents, who have each enjoyed life-long careers in public service. My career as a public service attorney…
Read Full ArticleTop 10 Things to Know When Dealing with Government Entities
Alexandra A. BreshearsEmily D. Kane With special thanks to Julie Weaver for the top 10 article concept and her considerable contribution. Compliance with laws that govern public agencies may present practical complexities and timelines that occasionally take private practitioners by…
Read Full ArticleProgram Services Department Report
Teresa A. Baker Members of the Idaho State Bar have access to a variety of programs, resources, discounts, and services available that you may not know are available. These resources can help improve your practice, your personal life, your leadership,…
Read Full ArticleUniversity of Idaho Clothing Closet
The University of Idaho College of Law is seeking donations of professional clothing for students. We are starting clothing closets on both our Boise and Moscow campuses for students needing assistance in obtaining clothes for interviews, mock trials and arguments,…
Read Full ArticleOutgoing President’s Message
Laird B. Stone These are my last comments as a Commissioner and current Bar President. They will not be as eloquent as President Washington’s or General MacArthur’s farewell addresses to Congress but may at least cause my fellow lawyers to…
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