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The Legal and Practical Implications of Perez for Youth with Disabilities by Abigael Schulz
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Read Full ArticleThe Origin and Evolving Mission of Lawyer Assistance Programs by Yvette Hourigan
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Read Full ArticleBreaking the Gavel Ceiling One Seat at A Time by Hailee N. Elledge and Cathy R. Silak
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Read Full ArticleNominations Open for 2024 ISB Commissioner – 6th & 7th Districts
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Read Full ArticleDepartment Report: Bar Counsel’s Office
By Joseph N. Pirtle 2023 was quite a busy year for Bar Counsel’s Office. Our work was again primarily divided into four categories: (1) investigating and prosecuting alleged violations of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct; (2) assisting with claims…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Column: Parking Lots, Magic Wands, and the Practice of Law
By Jillian H. Caires One recent snowy evening, I made the questionable decision to brave Costco. Like any snowy parking lot in North Idaho, it was a mess. Cars were parked all catawampus, and parking spots were few. Luck was…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court to Hold Annual Memorial Service
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Read Full ArticleComments Sought on the Idaho Rules for Treatment Courts
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Treatment Court Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules for Treatment Courts. A copy of the proposed revisions can be found on the Court's website. Please send your comments to Deena Layne…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on the Idaho Court Administrative Rules- Court Interpreters- Discipline
The Idaho Supreme Court’s Language Access Committee is seeking input on proposed new rule Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52.1, Court Interpreters- Discipline. A copy of the proposed rule can be found on the Court's website. Please send your comments to…
Read Full ArticleThe Basics and Beyond: Nuances and Types of Nouns
By Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff Nouns are one of the basic building blocks of speech and writing. In fact, we learn nouns so early in our development that we don’t really think much about them. Think about interacting with a baby just…
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