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Recent Idaho Supreme Court Orders Re: Adoptions and Amendments
Please see the links below to view the following recent Orders: Adoption of Idaho Juvenile Rule 17B, eff Jan 1, 2026 Adoption of Idaho Juvenile Rule 4 and Amendment of Idaho Juvenile Rules 15 and 23, eff Jan 1, 2026…
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Anniversary: The 2000s to Now Maureen Ryan Braley
The first quarter of the 21st century has been a time of transformation for the Idaho State Bar (“ISB”) and the Idaho Law Foundation (“ILF”). It is impossible to cover every important, historical, or noteworthy event in a 25-year period.…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Column : A Tale of Two Courthouses in Nez Perce County by Patricia E.O. Weeks
Left: Nez Perce County Courthouse 1889. Photo courtesy of Nez Perce County. Right: Illustration of the new Nez Perce County Courthouse. Image courtesy of Lombard/Conrad Architects. In 1889, the Nez Perce County Courthouse opened its doors in Lewiston, Idaho, with…
Read Full ArticleIdaho’s Medical Ethics Defense Act (“HB 59”): Expanded Conscience Protections and Emerging Legal Tensions by Nick Healey and Kristina Abdalla
Effective July 1, 2025, Idaho House Bill 59 (“HB 59”), also known as the Medical Ethics Defense Act (the “Act”), establishes sweeping legal protections for the conscience rights of health care providers, institutions, and payers across Idaho. With its passage,…
Read Full ArticleEnsuring Due Process in Healthcare Professional Licensure Adjudications by Bryan A. Nickels
Administrative contested case proceedings in Idaho have evolved rapidly over the last few years through the creation of the Office of Administrative Hearings ("OAH”), the rollout of the new Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure (“IRAP”), and the new updates to…
Read Full Article2025 Season of Thanks Bundle – Through Dec. 31st
Limited Time Offer - November 10th through December 31st - 12 CLE credits (self-study) for only $250. Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! The Idaho Law Foundation is offering the special Season of Thanks Bundle Package to thank our members for…
Read Full ArticleNavigating the Idaho Patient Act and Medical Liens: Protecting Patients and Supporting Providers by Thomas J. Mortell and Jean E. Schroeder
Healthcare providers in Idaho save lives every day, yet securing payment for their crucial services involves navigating complex legal frameworks under the Idaho Patient Act (IPA) and updated medical lien laws. The IPA was signed into law in 2020[i] and…
Read Full ArticleParsing the Policy: A Healthcare Attorney’s Guide to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and State Medicaid Reform by Chelsea E. Kidney
On July 4, 2025, Public Law 119-21, often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBBA”) was signed into law. The OBBBA’s subject matter, vast and far reaching, largely focuses on tax reform, immigration, and environmental protection repeals. The…
Read Full ArticleJob Opening for ISB/ILF Deputy Director, Apply by Dec. 1
The Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation is hiring a Deputy Director. Deadline for applications is Dec 1st. Please see the below PDF for a full job description and information on how to apply. Deputy Director Job Announcement-adaaccDownload
Read Full Article2025 Mobile Monday CLE Series
Mondays in November – via Webinar 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT) / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (PT)1.0 CLE Credit per Session$45.00 per Session or $150 for all 4 Sessions Join the Idaho Law Foundation every Monday in November for the…
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