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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 Richard C. Fields Civility Award  through Friday, October 20, 2023.

The Idaho State Bar Professionalism & Ethics Section presents the Richard C. Fields Civility Award each year in honor of Dick Fields who was consistently recognized for his service, professionalism, and leadership within the Idaho State Bar and was known in the legal community as an advocate for civility in the practice of law. Dick received the Idaho State Bar’s Distinguished Lawyer Award in 2000 and chaired the Dean’s Advisory Council at Concordia Law since its inception in 2009, until his passing in April 2014. In honor of Dick’s memory and the legacy he left for future generations of lawyers in Idaho, this award is presented to an Idaho lawyer who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility in the profession. 

• Nominations are accepted from anyone who knows and is familiar with the attorney.  In the past, great nominations have been received from judges, legal assistants/paralegals, law clerks and community members.

• Any attorney, who primarily practices in Idaho, who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility and is an example to his or her peers is eligible for a nomination.  The selection committee kindly asks you to refrain from nominating an attorney posthumously or a member of the judiciary, even though both categories undisputedly have several qualified nominees.

• Nomination submission information is up to the person nominating.  Nominations can be a few sentences about the person being nominated and why he or she is qualified or a formal letter.  Numerous people can get together and submit a nomination “packet” for one person, or each person can submit his or her own nomination.  Information about activities participated in and/or examples or conduct which you believe demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility are helpful to the selection committee.

Email nominations by October 20th to the Chair of the Professionalism and Ethics Section, Texie Montoya.

To view a list of previous recipients, select: Richard C. Fields Civility Award Past Recipients.

The District of Idaho is pleased to announce two in-person bench bar conferences again this year: October 20, 2023, at the Boise Centre in Boise and November 3, 2023, at the Coeur d’Alene Inn in Coeur d’Alene. This year’s theme is “Changes All Around: Judges, Rules, Law, and Technology at the District of Idaho.” Join us at either conference location to see what’s new in the District.

For more information, including agendas and registration links, please visit the District’s website. We hope to see you in Boise or Coeur d’Alene!

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 copy of the Order.

Consistent with the Court’s Order, the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners is evaluating a proposed change to the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct reflecting the Court’s adoption of the “entire file” rule and to address what file materials fall under the “narrow exceptions” category.

Redacted Order adopting the majority “entire file” rule

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 be found on the court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment.  Please send your comments to Deena Layne, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Thank you.

Comments Sought on the Idaho Juvenile Rules (C.P.A.)

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Child Protection Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Juvenile Rules (C.P.A.).  A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment.  Please send your comments to Deena Layne, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Thank you.

Comments Sought on the Idaho Appellate Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Child Protection Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to the Idaho Appellate Rules and the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure regarding appeals in Child Protective Act cases.  A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment.  Please send your comments to Deena Layne, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Thank you.

Comments Sought on the Idaho Court Administrative Rules- Court Interpreters

The Idaho Supreme Court’s Language Access Committee is seeking input on proposed revisions to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 52, Court Interpreters.  A copy of the revisions can be found on the Court’s website at https://isc.idaho.gov/main/rules-for-public-comment.  Please send your comments to Deena Layne, dlayne@idcourts.net by Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Thank you.

2023 Back to School CLE Bundle

Limited Time Offer – September 5^th through September 29^th – 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 too! The Idaho Law Foundation is offering the Back to School Bundle Package, which includes 10.0 CLE self-study credits for only $150!  You will be given 90 days to make your program selections, with an additional 90 days following your selection to view each program. By selecting online, on-demand streaming, you will have the convenience to watch whenever and wherever you like!

Please Note: You will not be eligible to receive additional credit for the CLEs listed above you have attended or watched in the past. No refunds will be provided. No extensions will be awarded. 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: 2023 Back to School Bundle.

*After you purchase your bundle, it is helpful to also have this list of courses up on a separate screen so that you can easily see the credits for each course to choose the 10.0 credits that you would like. Please contact our office with any questions.

• Millennials Rising: This Ain’t Your Parents’ Legal Profession (2022) – 1.5 CLE Credits
• Discrimination Based on Gender: Reconciling Bostock in a Rapidly Evolving Workplace (2022) – 1.0 CLE Credits
• Expert Disclosures: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (2022) – 1.0 CLE Credits / NAC Approved
• From Alston to NIL to Future Employment? Recent Legal Developments in College Athletics Governance (2022) – 1.5 CLE Credits
• Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Your Organization (2022) – 1.5 CLE Credits
• 2022 Lessons from the Masters (2022) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .5 are Ethics / NAC Approved
• Forensic Meteorology: Revealing Weather-Related Truths (2022) – 1.5 CLE Credits
• Recent Cases on Ethics and Common Questions to Bar Counsel (2022) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 1.5 are Ethics
• Appellate Mediation (2022) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Bankruptcy for Beginners: The 10 Things EVERY Lawyer Should Know (2022) – 1.0 CLE Credits
• Introduction to Tribal Law (2022) – 1.0 CLE Credits
• Hog-Tight Fences and Dirk-Knives: Decoding Statutes from Idaho’s Infancy (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First Appeal (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Local Rules Update and Practice Pointers (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• 2021 Lessons from the Masters (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .5 are Ethics / NAC Approved
• Internet Defamation (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits
• So, You’re Going to the United States Supreme Court – Now What? (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Recalibrating Your Law Practice for the Evolving Cybersecurity Threats (2021) – 1.5 Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• The History of Idaho in the Ninth Circuit (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Emerging Issues in the Trademark Law and Unfair Competition (2021) – 1.5 CLE credits
• The Climate of Civility and Professionalism in the Practice of Law in Idaho (2021) – 2.0 Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• 2020 Lessons from the Masters (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .5 are Ethics
• Ethical Guidance for Cyber-Crime Prevention and Response (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 1.5 are Ethics
• Violence in the Legal Profession: A Study of Idaho and our Colleagues Nationwide (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Ten Things All Idaho Lawyers Should Know About Indian Law and Business or Murder? The U.S. Supreme Court and Herrera v. Wyoming (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits
• The Life Cycle of an Estate Plan: Understanding Estate Planning Strategies and Use of Basic Wills and Trusts (2020) – 2.0 CLE credits 1.0 / NAC Approved
• Con Law by the Numbers (2020) – 2.0 CLE credits
• Lawyer Well-Being: What’s It Got to Do with Me? (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Holistic Trial Work: Viewing Your Case with an Eye Towards Appeal and Viewing Your Appeal with an Eye Toward Remand (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Social Media & Ethics (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 1.5 are Ethics
• Understanding and Representing Clients Who’ve Experienced Trauma in Family Law Matters – What You Need to Know About Trauma (2020) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Clearing Barriers to Military Legal Readiness (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .75 are Ethics
• A View From the Appellate Bench in Idaho (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 1.5 / NAC Approved
• 2019 Lessons from the Masters (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .5 is Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• Technology and a New Generation: How Progress Affects Professional Responsibility (2019) – 2.0 Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• Can I Get This Tweet Admitted? Evidentiary Issues in the Digital Age (2019) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved