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Idaho Supreme Court Clarification on Case Information Sheets
The Administrative Office of the Courts plans to examine court rules governing case information sheets used in civil cases. The Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure currently require the filing of a "completed" case…
Read Full ArticleLawyers in the Library (With a Twist)
Jennifer M. Schindele In the last year, the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program received over 4,000 applications for legal assistance.[i] The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (“IVLP”) is a program of the Idaho Law Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to…
Read Full ArticleThe United States Attorney’s Office New Corporate Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy: Clear Benefits for Good Corporate Citizens
Joshua D. Hurwit, United States AttorneyKevin T. Maloney, Deputy Criminal Chief Let’s say you represent a company and determine that an official of that company has committed criminal wrongdoing. What do you do? Self-report the violations or wait for government…
Read Full ArticleFrom the Courts: Highlights of Rule Amendments for 2023
Lori A. FlemingStaff Attorney and ReporterIdaho Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committees The following is a list of rule amendments approved by the Idaho Supreme Court between July 2, 2022, and May 1, 2023. Please note that additional amendments may have…
Read Full ArticleBuyer Beware: Potential Ethical Perils of Municipal Procurement
Kurt J. Starman Cities and other local government agencies frequently contract for goods, services, and public works construction. These contracts are often approved with little scrutiny. In many cities, procurement contracts are routinely placed on the consent agenda and approved…
Read Full ArticleAttorneys for Civic Education Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Texie C. Montoya Formed in 2013, Attorneys for Civic Education (“ACE”)[i] is proud to share with the members of the Bar the purpose behind its mission and several of its successes over the past 10 years of service to further…
Read Full ArticleWhich Statute Applies? An Update on Attorney Fee Statutes in Government Entity Cases
Stephen L. Adams There are many statutes that deal with attorney fees in cases involving governmental entities. Three examples include Idaho Code § 12-117, which awards attorney fees in any case involving, “as adverse parties a state agency or a…
Read Full ArticlePublic Service Attorneys in Idaho: Insights and Perspectives Working in Public Service
Rachel L. Kolts I was inspired to pursue a career in public service from a young age thanks in large part to my parents, who have each enjoyed life-long careers in public service. My career as a public service attorney…
Read Full ArticleTop 10 Things to Know When Dealing with Government Entities
Alexandra A. BreshearsEmily D. Kane With special thanks to Julie Weaver for the top 10 article concept and her considerable contribution. Compliance with laws that govern public agencies may present practical complexities and timelines that occasionally take private practitioners by…
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