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Idaho Code Commission Position Opening – Deadline 2/14
Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 73-203, the Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar are responsible for nominating bar members to serve on the Idaho Code Commission. The appointments are made by the Governor for six-year terms. The term…
Read Full Article2023 District of Idaho/Ninth Circuit Civics Contest – Deadline 3/13
2023 District of Idaho/Ninth Circuit Civics Contest – Entry Deadline March 13th This year’s District of Idaho Civics Contest is officially underway with entries due March 13th. Sponsored by the United States Courts for the District of Idaho, this essay…
Read Full ArticleProposed Amendments to Idaho Juvenile Rules – Public Comment Deadline 1/25
For public comment, attached are proposed revisions to the Idaho Juvenile Rules with a corresponding explanation below. Proposed Amendments to Idaho Juvenile Rules
Read Full ArticleAmendments to Idaho Misdemeanor Criminal Rule 13(b), Effective January 4
Please see attached Amendments https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Amendments-to-Idaho-Misdemeanor-Criminal-Rule-13b-January-4-2023.pdf
Read Full ArticleILF President’s Message: Setting Course for a New Year
Fonda L. JovickPresidentIdaho Law Foundation Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! In July, I began my term as President of the Idaho Law Foundation, taking over for Kari Campos. It’s an honor to serve in this role…
Read Full ArticleHome is… Where?
Jessica Perez The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”)[i] is a familiar friend to all family law practitioners. It is the heart of a state’s ability to make a child custody determination. On one hand, the UCCJEA is…
Read Full ArticleHelping Family Law Clients Through Conflict: Neuroscience & ADR Tools
Carol Barkes & Colby Jones Attorneys are tasked with zealously representing their clients’ positions,1 and in the courtroom, this principle is second to none. However, particularly in family matters, attorneys take on the role of advisor, which contemplates incorporation of…
Read Full ArticleTrauma-Informed Lawyering and Implications to Lawyer Competency and Professional Integrity
Merritt L. Dublin The legal profession has been slow to recognize what many other service professions generally accept – that there are personal risks involved in working closely with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Being informed about the impact…
Read Full ArticleWorking with Domestic Violence Survivors: A Mental Health Perspective to Consider
Jennifer Beckstead Domestic violence cases may be some of the most challenging and frustrating cases you deal with. Their challenges differ depending on the area of law you practice. For instance, if you’re a prosecutor, perhaps you want a clean,…
Read Full ArticleWhy Can’t We Just Be Nice?
Melanie E. Baillie Although I will admit that I like catchy titles, this article is not about being “nice.” As attorneys, we cannot always be “nice,” and we are not called to be. Rather, the topic de jour is civility…
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