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Maintenance Affects Portal, Electronic Filing Access
Planned maintenance starting Friday evening, February 9th, may affect access through the weekend to various court services, including the electronic filing system, iCourt Portal and Guide & File service. The maintenance work and related effects could extend through Sunday, February…
Read Full ArticleMinor Guardianships CLE and Pro Bono Open House – Feb. 22nd
Sponsored by the 4th District Bar Pro Bono Commission and the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program Friday, February 22, 20242:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (MT) Ada County Courthouse – BOCC Hearing Room 200 W. Front St. – Boise In Person Only…
Read Full ArticleThe Corporate Transparency Act: An Overview and Its Impact on Lawyers and Law Firms by Tori J. Osler and Jacqueline N. Walton
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Read Full ArticleLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: CoxDear Editor,I read the article “Breaking the Chains of Stigma: Safeguarding Substance-Using Parents and their Children in Civil Legal Matters” with more than a little dismay and trepidation.The article repeatedly refers to “substances,” leaving it unclear…
Read Full ArticleMechanics’ Liens and the Priority Dilemma by John R. Jameson
by John R. JamesonIdaho mechanics’ lien statutes reflect the public policy favoring protection of construction contractors, materialmen, and providers of certain professional services to receive renumeration for improvements made to real property. In essence, a right to a mechanics’ lien…
Read Full ArticleChanges In The 2021 ALTA Standard Form Title Insurance Policies by S. Craig Adams
by S. Craig AdamsOn July 1, 2021, the American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) formally adopted substantial changes to its standard title insurance policy forms.[i] On July 1, 2021, it published these new forms for official use.[ii] ALTA is the national…
Read Full ArticleNavigating the Idaho Eviction Process: A Guide for Attorneys Representing Landlords by Katelin E. Bartles
by Katelin E. Bartles The Idaho eviction process is a unique and often confusing segment of landlord-tenant law. Attorneys who specialize in this field understand that Idaho's eviction statutes are poorly written and terribly disorganized, often making it difficult to…
Read Full ArticleCommunications Department Report
by Lindsey M. WelfleyI am happy to report that our communications initiatives had a successful year in 2023 and we are heading into 2024 with this same consistency in mind. There are two main projects this year that we would…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Column: 2024 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendars!
by Kristin BjorkmanPerhaps there are some of you, like me, who have seen studies that suggest having something to look forward to boosts your mood and lowers your stress (sounds pretty good). What if you were able to double down…
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