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The State Public Defender Act: Continuing the Journey of Public Defense in Idaho by Jordan S. Crane
It’s June of 2005. I’m in the first days of what would become a decades long career as a public defender. On my desk is a three-foot stack of files, inherited from my predecessor, representing the cases set for court…
Read Full ArticleBoard of Commissioners Elections for 1st/2nd and 4th Districts – Voting Ends Today (5/6) at 5pm!
May 6th is the last day to vote for your new Commissioner in the 1st/2nd and 4th Districts. Please email Shay Beckwith for a ballot. VOTING ENDS AT 5pm MT.
Read Full ArticleBoard of Commissioners’ Recognition of Law Day 2025
Recognition of Law Day 2025 by the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners The Idaho State Bar has long recognized and celebrated Law Day and the opportunity it provides to promote civics education, the appreciation of fundamental legal principles, and…
Read Full ArticleScam Alert: Email Posing as District Bar Officer Requesting Payment
We have been notified of a scam email circulating in which the scammer impersonates a District Bar Officer and requests for a payment to be made. See below for a sample of the email. If you receive an email like…
Read Full ArticleIMLA April Clinic Volunteers Needed!
The Idaho Military Legal Alliance is in need of volunteers for the various upcoming clinics in April. Click here for more information and to sign up as a volunteer.
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The 1950s by Molly O’Leary
This is the third article in a series of articles by members of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation Anniversary Committee, in celebration of the organizations’ 100th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. The city of Coeur d’Alene in 1958.…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Judicial Council Informational Notice
Hon. Jeff M. Brudie, District Judge (Ret.)Executive Director, Idaho Judicial Council In Idaho, judicial surveys fill a critical role in the appointment process of candidates for the Bench. In my seven years of Judicial Council work, I have found that…
Read Full ArticleBalancing the Scales: Practicing Law While Managing Mental Illness by Anonymous
Practicing law requires a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills, many of which can be affected by mental illness. Yet many attorneys manage to balance the demanding responsibilities of legal practice while navigating their own mental health challenges.…
Read Full ArticleGenerative AI in Legal Practice: A Survey of Professional and Ethical Challenges by Texie Montoya
Across industries and around the globe, generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing the way we work, create, and solve problems. While many use AI for tasks like answering basic questions or generating creative content, its impact extends far beyond these…
Read Full ArticleThe Ethics of Representing People with Disabilities by Abbey Schulz
Disability impacts all of us and knows no bounds. It transcends race, age, gender, and social economic status. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) more than one in four adults in the United States have…
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