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Commissioner’s Message: The Amazing Telephone
By Kurt D. Holzer “Colleagues are a wonderful thing – but mentors, that’s where the real work gets done.” — Junot Diaz As I stride toward the well of the court to face the jury and prepare to speak of…
Read Full ArticleTheranos and the Tale of the Disappearing Board of Directors
By Brent T. Wilson Elizabeth Holmes, founder and CEO of Theranos, speaks with Jonathan Krim, global technology editor at the Wall Street Journal, at the Wall Street Journal Digital Live (WSJDLive) conference at the Montage hotel in Laguna Beach, California,…
Read Full ArticleOrganization Meeting of the new Agricultural Law Section -May 28
The ISB Board of Commissioners has approved the formation of an Agricultural Law Section. The organizational meeting will take place on May 28, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (MT) via virtually and via teleconference call, dial 888-706-6468, and enter the participant…
Read Full ArticlePublic Service and Volunteering: Values to Live By
By Anne-Marie Fulfer Public service is emphasized throughout a lawyer’s career through a variety of communications, including CLEs, meetings, columns, and rules. Here are two excerpts from the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct: PREAMBLE: A LAWYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES [6] … As…
Read Full ArticleMilitary Justice is Not Perfect But It Deserves Our Respect
By Hon. Jim Jones The grant of executive clemency to three U.S. servicemen charged with war crimes has raised concerns about the integrity of the military justice system. On November 16, 2019, the President pardoned an Army Lieutenant who had…
Read Full ArticleLaw Student Creates Legal Workshop for Immigrants and Refugees
By Jennifer Wennig A native of Haiti, Rose-Hermance Rony grew up in Florida before heading west to pursue her educational goals. Rose earned her undergraduate degree in history with a focus on political science from La Sierra University in Riverside,…
Read Full ArticleConcordia School of Law Reaches Agreement with New Parent Institution
Concordia University, St. Paul has reached an agreement with Concordia University-Portland to become the new parent institution for Concordia University School of Law, a transition that will provide the law school, students, faculty, and staff financial and institutional stability and…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Supreme Court: Eldercaring Coordination and Elder Mediation CLE – Mar. 13
Sponsored by the Idaho Supreme Court March 13, 202012:00 - 1:00 pmAda County Courthouse- Commissioners' Hearing Room 200 W. Front St. - Boise No Registration Fee 1.0 CLE Credit - pending For attorneys who practice in guardianship and conservatorship law.…
Read Full ArticleLaw Related Education: Volunteer Spotlight
By Carey Shoufler The Advocate recently interviewed retired Government teacher and long-time Law Related Committee member, Cindy Wilson to get her perspective on the state of law related and civic education in Idaho. Carey: Share a little about your background…
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