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2023 Resolution Ballots due Dec. 4th
The Resolution Process is set forth in Idaho Bar Commission Rule 906. Resolutions may be submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, a Bar committee, or an individual member of the Bar. Resolutions submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, or the Idaho Supreme Court are automatically included in the resolution process. Ballots are due in the Law Center by December 4th, 2023 by 5 p.m.
Desk Book Phase Out Plan
At their February 2023 meeting, the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners approved a four-stage phase-out plan for the Desk Book Directory.
Phase One began this year by introducing a new “Rules-Only” book for new admittees.
Phase Two will be in Spring 2024 and will consist of a switch to affirmative opt-in only to receive the hard copy of the Directory. If you wish to receive a hard copy of the 2024-2025 Desk Book Directory, you must affirmatively opt-in. An email will be sent to you with this option in March 2024.
The Rule Book, which is a truncated version of the Directory including only the relevant sets of rules, will be offered as an alternative in Phase Two.
Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming months!
Questions? Please contact Communications Director, Lindsey Welfley.
Proposed Amendments to Idaho Appellate Rules and Related Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Idaho Appellate Rules Advisory Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Appellate Rules and related rules of civil and criminal procedure. Please send your comments to Lori Fleming, by November 30, 2023. Thank you.
Idaho Supreme Court Order: Filing System Outage 11/17
Please see below order in reference to extended time to file due to electronic filing system outage.
Comments Sought on the Idaho Court Administrative Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Making the Record (MTR) workgroup is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Court Administrative Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure regarding court records and transcript fees. A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne, by Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Resolution Designating Idaho Pro Bono Week October 22-28, 2023
New Electronic Filing Fee for Civil Cases in State Court
2023 Resolution Process (aka Roadshow)
Unlike many state bars, the Idaho State Bar cannot take positions on legislative matters, rules of court, or substantive rules governing the Bar itself at its Annual Meeting or by act of its Bar Commissioners without first submitting such matters to the membership through the Resolution Process.
The Resolution Process is set forth in Idaho Bar Commission Rule 906. Resolutions may be submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, a Bar committee, or an individual member of the Bar. Resolutions submitted by a District Bar Association, the Board of Commissioners, or the Idaho Supreme Court are automatically included in the resolution process.
2023 Resolution Meeting Schedule
Important Dates
- 2023 Dates:
- 1st District, Coeur d’Alene Nov. 2 – noon
- 2nd District, Moscow or Lewiston Nov. 2 – 6:00 p.m.
- 3rd District, Nampa Nov. 13 – 6:00 p.m.
- 4th District, Boise Nov. 14 – Noon
- 5th District, Twin Falls Nov. 9 – 6:00 p.m.
- 6th District, Pocatello Nov. 9 – noon
- 7th District, Idaho Falls Nov. 8 – noon
2023 Mobile Monday CLE Series
Mondays in November – via teleseminar / 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 Mobile Monday CLE Series. The series provides an outlet for distinguished Idaho practitioners, jurists and other industry leaders to present an array of diverse topics. The convenience of joining from your computer, mobile device or toll-free teleconferencing allows attorneys to participate regardless of their hectic schedules or location. Still working from home? No problem – join us from your couch or your dining room table. All you need is a telephone or device and one hour to experience new ideas and continuing legal education opportunity.
Purchase the 2023 Mobile Monday Series Bundle for $150 click HERE.
You may purchase individual sessions by clicking on the course links below.
Monday, November 6: A Look at the Office of Administrative Hearings and What is to Come
Bryan Nickels, State of Idaho Office of Administrative Hearings – 1.0 CLE credit – NAC Approved
Monday, November 13: Say “NO” to BURNOUT – Find Professional Fulfillment without Sacrificing, Ethical Obligations, Relationships, Mental Health, and Job Performance
Fonda L. Jovick – Lake City Law Group & River’s Edge Mediation – 1.0 Ethics credit
Monday, November 20: Winning Your Case with a Better Memory
Paul Mellor, Mellor Memory – 1.0 CLE credit.
Monday, November 27: St. Luke’s Defamation Case against Ammon Bundy and the People’s Rights Network
Erik F. Stidham and Jennifer Meling-Aiko Jensen, Holland & Hart – 1.0 CLE credit – NAC Approved
Your support of the Idaho Law Foundation CLE programming provides the necessary resources to fulfill the Foundation’s goal of enriching the public’s understanding of and respect for the law and legal system.
Women Lawyering Panel: 1973-2023 – 10/13
The Women’s Law Caucus is excited to announce this fantastic event! The WLC is especially excited that all speakers are alums of the University of Idaho College of Law. All will be in person except Retired Magistrate Judge Linda Cook and Idaho Supreme Court Justice Colleen Zahn, who will appear via Zoom. University of Idaho College of Law Dean Johanna Kalb will be making introductory remarks.
Each speaker will address progress made in law school, the laws, and in practice from the decade when she joined the Idaho State Bar and what still needs to be improved:
- Retired Magistrate Judge and first woman judge in Idaho Linda Cook and Family Law Attorney Anne Solomon: 1970s.
- Environmental Lawyer Cyndy Day-Wilson: 1980s.
- Magistrate Judge and former U.S. Attorney Michelle Mallard: 1990s.
- Idaho Supreme Court Justice Colleen Zahn: 2000s.
- Immigration Law Attorney Natali Magaña: 2010s.
There will be a reception after the panel for meeting the panelists and networking.
Note that this is homecoming weekend! The WLC hopes to see as many of you as possible in person and via Zoom. Thank you so much for sharing! Is there any way you could email your distribution with this information? That would be ideal. But any support for getting the word out would be amazing!
For in-person attendance, event begins at 4:30 p.m. PT in Menard, Room 104.
For Zoom attendance, please register ahead of time at https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88506676463 (The meeting ID in the event you need it is 885 0667 6463.)