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Letters 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…
Read Full ArticlePlanned Maintenance to Affect iCourt Portal, Electronic Filing Access Jan 19 & 20
The iCourt Portal used to access public case information across Idaho’s state courts may not be accessible this Friday evening and into Saturday, while the capabilities of the electronic filing system and the Guide & File service will be limited…
Read Full ArticleNot All Heroes Wear Robes: Behind the Scenes of Our Federal Judiciary by Lindsey M. Welfley
by Lindsey M. WelfleyEditor’s Note: This article was written prior to the passing of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Joseph Meier. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as they mourn this loss. You may read Judge Meier’s ‘In…
Read Full ArticleCarve Every Word: Idaho’s Litigation Privilege to Defamation and Other Civil Claims by Collin R. Flake
by Collin R. Flake“[S]peak clearly, if you speak at all; Carve every word before you let it fall [. . .].” - Oliver Wendell Holmes[i]The recent increase in high-profile defamation lawsuits comes as no surprise against the backdrop of rising polarization…
Read Full ArticleByron Johnson: The Poetry of a Justice by Jamie Armstrong and Sharla Dawn Robinson Ng
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