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Notice of Judicial Recruitment Workshop – 3/30
A Judicial Recruitment Workshop will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. MDT via Zoom and also in-person at the Ada County Courthouse, Room 510. This workshop will provide information to attorneys about what it is like to be on the bench, the selection process, the opportunities available, and benefits of judicial service. If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please RSVP to IDCourts@idcourts.net and you will be e-mailed a link to the workshop.
Amendments to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 – Effective April 1, 2023
Please see attached Amendments.
Amendments to the Idaho Court Administrative Rules Related to Jury Service and Jury Trial Procedures – Effective March 9, 2023
Upcoming Honest Conversations and Well Being Presentations – April 4th
The District of Columbia Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program has invited members of the Idaho State Bar to two virtual programs that are being presented in the new few weeks.
If you wish to attend either of these programs, please register through the links below.
An Honest Conversation About What Perfectionism is Costing You
Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 pm MDT/11:00 am PDT
We hope you can Join us for a conversation exploring perfectionism versus striving for excellence – where does one end and the other begin? The Honest Conversation will be recorded and sent out to all registrants after the event. So, if you are unable to attend, please still register if you are interested in receiving the recording. As a reminder, the program is free and open to anyone with a registration link.
We welcome you to share your thoughts and help shape the program; please complete this brief survey.
Talking About Suicide: How to Give & Get Help
Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 pm MDT/1:30 pm PDT
Despite how many law students and lawyers are suffering, most of us are still not comfortable discussing suicide risk or speaking up when we are concerned. Suicide is a danger we cannot ignore– as a profession, or as colleagues, friends, and family members. We welcome all members of the legal profession to break the silence, encourage discussion, answer questions, and share resources in a safe space. Learn how YOU can play a role in suicide awareness and prevention. Attend virtually through Zoom.
Upcoming Honest Conversations and Well-Being Presentations
The District of Columbia Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program has invited members of the Idaho State Bar to two virtual programs that are being presented in the new few weeks.
If you wish to attend either of these programs, please register through the links below.
An Honest Conversation About What Perfectionism is Costing You
Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 pm MDT/11:00 am PDT
We hope you can Join us for a conversation exploring perfectionism versus striving for excellence – where does one end and the other begin? The Honest Conversation will be recorded and sent out to all registrants after the event. So, if you are unable to attend, please still register if you are interested in receiving the recording. As a reminder, the program is free and open to anyone with a registration link.
We welcome you to share your thoughts and help shape the program; please complete this brief survey.
Talking About Suicide: How to Give & Get Help
Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 pm MDT/1:30 pm PDT
Despite how many law students and lawyers are suffering, most of us are still not comfortable discussing suicide risk or speaking up when we are concerned. Suicide is a danger we cannot ignore– as a profession, or as colleagues, friends, and family members. We welcome all members of the legal profession to break the silence, encourage discussion, answer questions, and share resources in a safe space. Learn how YOU can play a role in suicide awareness and prevention. Attend virtually through Zoom.
2023 Board of Commissioners Election – Nominations Due April 4, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 ISB Commissioner Elections are open. Nominations must be in writing and signed by at least five (5) members of the ISB in good standing, and eligible to vote in the districts. The Executive Director must receive nominations no later than the close of business on Tuesday, Apirl 4. A nominating petition form may be obtained by calling the office of the Executive Director at (208)334-4500 or by visiting https://isb.idaho.gov/about-us/governance/boc/.
2023 Idaho Law Review Symposium – April 7, 2023
You’re invited to the 2023 Idaho Law Review Symposium on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the College of Law’s Boise campus located at 501 W. Front Street. The topic this year is Hot Topics in Health Law and includes a series of panel discussions on—you guessed it—health law. Each panel can be attended virtually by Zoom or in person at the College of Law’s Boise campus, and practitioners can also earn up to 4.0 FREE MCLE credits for attending. Topics include:
9:00 am – 10:15 am : Hot Topics in Health Law – Behavioral Health
10:45 am – 12:00 pm : Hot Topics in Health Law – Medicaid
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm : Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 2:45 : Hot Topics in Health Law – Vaccines and COVID-19
3:15 – 4:30 : Hot Topics in Health Law – Reproductive Rights
4:30 – 6:00 : Symposium Reception and Networking
Additionally, there will be a happy hour social event following the final afternoon panel discussion. We hope you will mark your calendars and join us on April 7th ! A detailed agenda and registration link for the symposium can be found here RSVP here If you have any questions, please email Lauren Smyser (smys1464@vandals.uidaho.edu).
The Spotlight Edition is seeking submissions
We are currently seeking articles for the Idaho Law Review’s online publishing platform, Spotlight. Unlike the law review’s other publications, the Spotlight edition (found here) is an exclusively online platform that typically features shorter length articles between 1,000–2,000 words from any members of the Idaho legal community about current Idaho legal topics and issues. If you are interested in publishing an article, submissions should be sent to review@uidaho.edu, with the subject ATTN: Spotlight. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023.
Licensed Nursing Facilities, Prelitigation Panel Members Needed – March 31, 2023
The Idaho State Bar seeks attorneys interested in serving as panelists for licensed nursing facilities hearing panels. Pursuant to Idaho Code Sections 6-2302, the Board of Commissioners appoints attorney members to the licensed nursing facilities prelitigation hearing panels. If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please contact Diane Minnich by March 31, 3023 at dminnich@isb.idaho.gov.
Idaho Supreme Court to Hold Annual Memorial Service – 3/8
The Idaho Supreme Court will hold its annual Memorial Service at 10 a.m. MT on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Supreme Court building in Boise.
The Memorial Service honors judges and members of the Idaho State Bar who recently passed away. Remarks will be delivered in memory of those honored and several memorial resolutions will be read.
The service will take place in the Idaho Supreme Court courtroom and will be streamed online through Idaho In Session.
Information about this year’s service — including the memorial program and book once they are available — can be found at isc.idaho.gov/Memorial-Service. A recording will be published on that same page after the service concludes. The document below lists the judges and attorneys who will be remembered at this year’s ceremony. The Court invites their family and friends to view the memorial service at the link above.
2023 Award Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023
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 deadline to be included in the current year is at the end of March, with selections announced in May. The Distinguished Jurist, Distinguished Lawyer, Outstanding Young Lawyer, Service, and Section of the Year Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting each July. The Professionalism and Pro Bono Awards are presented at the Resolution Meetings in the fall.
For more information on award criteria, nomination form and past winners visit https://isb.idaho.gov/about-us/awards/