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The Arizona State Bar and Supreme Court have invited our members to participate in a FREE 3-part series on navigating through the wellness and well-being challenges that face lawyers today. These classes are available via webcast from the Arizona Bar. Part 3 will take place on December 9th.

Details are on the flyer below.

Registration is available to watch individually or as a group via the Arizona State Bar.

October 21 – Part 1: I Can Stop Anytime: Substance Use Disorder, Addiction and the Opioid Crisis – 11:00 – 12:15 MT
November 12 – Part 2: We Can’t Go On This Way: Lawyer Depression, Anxiety and Suicide – 10:00 – 11:15 MT
December 9 – Part 3: Planning for Positive Change: Strategies for Wellness and Well-Being – 10:00 – 11:15 MT

BOISE, IDAHO – Boise Centre

On OCTOBER 25, 2019, the Idaho federal courts return to the Boise Centre with the annual BOISE FEDERAL COURT BENCH-BAR CONFERENCE.   Always the most worthwhile legal conference in the state, this year’s edition will help non-bankruptcy practitioners sleep better at night (A Little Knowledge is a Necessary Thing – What the non-Bankruptcy Lawyer Needs to Know About Bankruptcy Law Issues in non-Bankruptcy Cases); give you useful information about changes in the law and the federal courts (including the impact of the #ME TOO movement upon courts, law firms and your client’s businesses); practical pointers and lawyers’ insider tips about best practices in federal court (Respectful Workplaces in the Field of Law – Employment Practices and Policies in the Federal Courts and Law Firms and an Employment Law Update);  learn about (or more about) the important world of CERCLA, Superfund, PRPs and more in a compelling look back – and look forward – at the work of Idaho lawyers and the federal court in the halting and remediation of the heavy metal mining contamination in the Silver Valley and the Coeur d’Alene River basin, a program which fascinated attendees in last month’s North Idaho conference (A Silver Lining in the Silver Valley), and learn about the art and craft of lawyering in federal court, including what experienced federal practitioners do behind the scenes, from a panel of lawyers and a panel of federal judges (The Lawyer as Advocate and Problem Solver in Federal Court – Fundamentals, Craft and Virtuosity) and join us as we honor the service and remarkable career of Judge Mikel H. Williams.  Plus, CLE credits, a great luncheon (included in your ridiculously cheap registration fee), good conversation, and connecting with old friends and new acquaintances. No wonder this conference continues to be the best CLE value and most interesting legal conference in the West! 

Tell your friends, and REGISTER NOW at the Court’s website!

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Children and Families in the Courts Committee is seeking input on amendments to the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure.  A copy of the amendments can be found on the court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be sent to Deena Layne, dlayne@idcourts.net by Friday, October 4, 2019.  Thank you.

The Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is available online at www.idaho.community.lawyer.

The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is operated as a public service of the Idaho State Bar. The fee for a referral is $35 unless the cases are personal injury, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation, which receive a free referral. LRS attorneys are members in good standing with the Idaho State Bar with no pending public disciplinary complaints and carry professional liability insurance. LRS attorneys have agreed to provide their clients with an initial consultation up to a half-hour at no additional fee.

Limited Time Offer – September 10th to 27th

12.5 CLE Credits (self-study) for only $125.00
Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! Presented in Idaho!

It’s Back-to-School time for students and a good time for you to hits the books again too.  The Idaho Law Foundation and Freestone would like to offer a Back-to-School CLE bundling package to assist you in obtaining self-study credits. Between September 10th and 27th, you may purchase the 2019 Back-to-School CLE Bundling Package, which includes a total of 12.5 CLE credits for only $125.00! You will be given 90 days to make your program selections, with an additional 90 days following your selection to view each program. Through selecting online, on-demand streaming, you will have the convenience to watch whenever and wherever.

As part of the bundling package, we are pleased to offer the following programs presented by high-caliber, knowledgeable legal professionals:

• Handling Your First or Next Adoption Case (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Divorce Case (2018) – 1.75 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Workers Compensation Case (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Construction Law Case (2018) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• 2018 Annual Flagship CLE – Legal Malpractice Coverage (2018) – 4.0 CLE credits of which 2.0 is Ethics\
• 2017 Annual Flagship CLE – Law Practice Management: A Mini-MBA for Legal Practitioners (2017) – 3.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• 2018 Lessons from the Masters (2018) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• Ethics and Practical Issues in Dealing with Persons with a Developmental Disability (2017) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.75 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• How Immigration Law Affects Your Law Practice (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits
• Judicial Independence and Integrity in These Hyper-Partisan Times (2017) – 1.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• LGBTQ and the #MeToo Movement: The Modern Civil Rights Movement (2018) – 2.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics
• Recent Updates on Parental Rights: From Rotating Custody to Same-Sex Couples (2017) – 1.0 CLE credits
• Understanding the Needs of the Military Population in the Criminal Justice System (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• 2018 Charitable Tax Update (2018) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Arbitration Law and Practice (2018) – 1.75 CLE credits
• How to Settle Any Case Using Mediation: Insights from the Mediators’ Perspective (2018) – 1.25 CLE credits
• Everything a Lawyer Needs to Know About Appeal Bonds (2018) – 1.25 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Changing Perspective: How I Would Approach an Appeal Today (2017) – 0.75 CLE credits / NAC Approved

Please Note: You will not be eligible to receive additional credit for any of the CLEs listed above that you have attended or rented in the past. No refunds; no extensions; all sales are final.

Your support of Idaho Law Foundation CLE programming provides the necessary resources to fulfill the Foundation’s goal of enriching the public’s understanding of and respect for the law and legal system.

To take advantage of this great offer, select: 2019 Back-to-School Bundling Package – ENDS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27!

After reviewing the final report and initial comments from the Civil Justice Reform Task Force, the Justices of the Idaho Supreme Court have requested a call for final comments. Members of the Bar, the judiciary, and the public are invited to review the final report and comment accordingly. The Idaho Supreme Court will hold a final meeting in mid- to late-October to adopt the recommendations either in full or in part.

For more information, visit the Idaho Supreme Court’s website or review the summary statement here: https://isc.idaho.gov/files/Summary_Statement.pdf.