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2027 IOLTA Grant Program: Applications Open July 1!
The Idaho Law Foundation is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2027 IOLTA Grant Program is opening soon! Organizations committed to serving our community through legal aid and civic education are encouraged to apply for funding. Programs…
Read Full ArticleResolution for Consideration by the Idaho State Bar Membership
The Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar recommends that Idaho Bar Commission Rule (“IBCR”) 229 be repealed and replaced with revised admission requirements for servicemembers and servicemember spouses who are licensed to practice law in another state and…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Courts to be Open July 2 & 6
Idaho state courts will be open for business Thursday, July 2, and Monday, July 6, though other parts of state government may be closed. Non-essential offices for many parts of state government will be closed additional days around planned America250 celebrations. As…
Read Full ArticleChild Support Guidelines Committee Survey – Deadline 6/30
The Child Support Guidelines Committee is performing an in-depth review of the guidelines, which have been in place since the early 1980s. To ensure we have the voice of as many practitioners as possible, we are asking for your input.…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Judicial Council Appoints New Executive Director
The Idaho Judicial Council has appointed Mike Oths as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Jeff Brudie, who is retiring after serving as Executive Director since January 1, 2022. Oths served as Idaho State Bar Counsel from 1986…
Read Full ArticleMedical Malpractice Prelitigation Screening Panelists
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 6-1002, the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar is responsible for appointing attorney members to medical malpractice prelitigation screening panels. The Commission is currently seeking attorneys to serve as panelists. The attorney member…
Read Full ArticleOrder Repealing and Replacing Idaho Court Administrative Rule 45
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Read Full ArticleNew Online Form for Ethics Questions
Bar Counsel’s Office is launching a new online form for Idaho State Bar members to submit ethics questions. This is in lieu of direct calls to Bar Counsel’s Office. This change will ensure that Bar Counsel’s Office allocates appropriate time…
Read Full ArticleAmendments to Idaho Appellate Rules, eff July 1, 2026
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