Category: Archived
Idaho Supreme Court Memorial Service – 3/12
The Idaho Supreme Court will hold its annual Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Supreme Court courtroom. The Memorial Service honors judges and members of the Idaho State Bar who passed away during the previous…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Code Commission: Open Position – Deadline 2/10
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 73-203, the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar are responsible for nominating bar members to serve on the Idaho Code Commission. The appointments are made by the Governor for six-year terms. The term…
Read Full ArticleIMLA 2025 General Legal Clinic Volunteers Needed
Volunteer to assist the IMLA with your legal expertise and improve access to legal services for Veterans, Military Members, and their family. Volunteers can participate in a two-hour block where they will provide legal advice and counsel to low-income Veterans,…
Read Full Article2025 IOLTA Report
IOLTA Grant Summary The Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (“IOLTA”) program works with members of the Idaho State Bar and the Idaho banking community to place client funds into interest bearing accounts. Participating banks remit interest earned to the Idaho…
Read Full Article2025 Trial Skills Academy (Boise) March 7 – 8
March 7 @ 8:00 am - March 8 @ 3:00 pm Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Litigation Section Friday, March 7, 2025 – 7:45 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm James A.…
Read Full Article2025 Award Nominations – Due 3/28
It is time again to gather up nominations for the various awards presented by the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners. Each year, the Board of Commissioners presents awards to members of the Bar who demonstrate exemplary leadership, professionalism, and…
Read Full ArticleMCLE Compliance Information
Each active member of the Bar must complete 30 hours of MCLE credit, including 3 hours of ethics, every three (3) years. Extensions until March 1, 2025 are available. The extension fee is $100. More information on MCLE Compliance. If there…
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The Early Days by Hon. Michael J. Oths
The Idaho State Bar is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. This article recounts the development of the Bar through the end of the 1930s and is drawn from minutes and transcripts of the annual meetings. It is also part…
Read Full ArticleThe “Bad Spaniels” Case: The Overlap of Trademark Rights and First Amendment Interests by Blaykleigh Smythe
It is no surprise that the value of a trademark continues to rise in the United States economy due to its ability to drive consumer spending. Trademarks play a significant role in distinguishing the sources of goods and services, providing…
Read Full ArticleThe First Amendment and the Restrictions on Public Performance Rights by Andreea Livanu
Imagine a world where the boundaries of free speech are drawn not by the merits of the message, but by the shifting sands of societal norms and subjective morality. It is the precarious terrain copyright owners must navigate when their…
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