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Women Attorneys and Achieving Work/Life Balance in Rural Idaho
By Danelle C. Forseth & Melissa Luna In 2019, the American Bar Association (“ABA”) published the report Walking Out the Door: The Facts, Figures, and Future of Experienced Women Lawyers in Private Practice by Roberta D. Liebenberg and Stephanie A.…
Read Full ArticleHow Much Is Too Much? The Indistinct Line Between Advocacy and Improper Deposition Coaching
By Mark J. Fucile “Once discovery began, several of the parties’ lawyers quickly devolved to the kind of conduct that rightly gives the legal profession a bad name.” – Britton v. Dallas Airmotive, Inc. [i] Depositions lie at the heart…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Law Foundation Year in Review
By Fonda L. Jovick Dear Law Foundation Members and Friends, Thank you for being part of our important work. We appreciate your ongoing commitment to the work of the Idaho Law Foundation. As you read through the information in this…
Read Full ArticlePreserving Independence, Impartiality, and Excellence in Idaho’s Court System: A Remarkable Judiciary, If You Can Keep It
By Mary V. York In my last Commissioner’s Column,[i] I wrote of the 2022 legislation that sought to change the process for filling judicial vacancies and selecting members of the Idaho Judicial Council – the body statutorily charged with evaluating…
Read Full ArticleAmendments to Idaho Infraction Rule 8
Amendments to Idaho Infraction Rule 8 eff October 20 2023Download
Read Full ArticleRedacted Idaho Supreme Court Order adopting the majority “entire file” rule
The Idaho Supreme Court has issued an Order regarding the scope of documents a lawyer is ethically required to surrender to a former client under Idaho Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d). Please click the link below to review a redacted…
Read Full ArticleComments Sought on Various Idaho Rules – Deadline 10/5
Comments Sought on Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure. A copy of the revisions can…
Read Full Article2023 Back to School CLE Bundle – Ends 9/29
2023 Back to School CLE Bundle Limited Time Offer – September 5th through September 29th – 10 CLE credits (self-study) for only $150. Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! With the kids back in class it is a great time to sharpen your pencil…
Read Full ArticleRecap of 2023 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting
By Teresa A. Baker The 2023 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting was held in Boise at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (“JUMP”) from July 19th through the 21st. The meeting kicked off with the Distinguished Lawyer, Distinguished Jurist, and Outstanding Young…
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