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Covenants Not to Compete: An Idaho Practitioner-Focused Historical Perspective
By Kammie Cuneo The ancient notion of a “covenant in restraint of trade” has given way to the modern non-compete agreement. Over recent decades, as the use of non-compete agreements has proliferated, states including Idaho have developed statutory frameworks to…
Read Full ArticleTo Take or Not To Take? The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Regulatory Takings
By Kendra S. Ankrum The America Invents Act (“AIA”), effective since 2012, established a procedure to challenge patents through inter parties review (“IPR”) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). IPRs have become a popular, cheaper alternative to litigation…
Read Full ArticleToilet Talk and Trademark Trouble: An Adventure Through a Likelihood of Confusion Analysis
By Alexandra Hodson Although the title of this article may insinuate that we will be delving into SCOTUS’ recent decision in Iancu v. Brunetti,139 S. Ct. 2294 (2019)—a landmark case in which the Supreme Court invalidated the Lanham Act’s bar…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Message: Who Wouldn’t Want to be Perry Mason
By David E. Kerrick I first wanted to be a lawyer sometime between 1957 and 1966. It was during this time that I was introduced to perhaps the greatest lawyer of all time, Perry Mason. Perry came into our house…
Read Full ArticleBellwood Memorial Lecture – Climate Change and the Future of Energy, Oct. 22 & 23
Climate Change and the Future of Energy The University of Idaho College of Law, Idaho Supreme Court, and Idaho State Bar are proud to announce the 2019-20 Bellwood Memorial Lecture: Reception & Remarks Tuesday, Oct. 22, 20195:00 p.m. MSTJUMP, Pioneer…
Read Full ArticleFourth District Bench/Bar Meeting – Sept. 19
Thursday, September 19, 201912:00 - 1:00 p.m. (MT)Boise City Council Chambers150 N. Capitol Blvd. - Boise, ID1.0 CLE credits Back by popular demand! The Fourth District Bar is proud to announce the revival of the Bench/Bar meeting and CLE series. …
Read Full ArticleRepresenting a Client in a Defense of Guardianship Case (Webinar) – September 10
Presented by the National Center on Law & Elder Rights September 10, 2019 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (MDT) Live Webinar via GoToWebinar via the NCLER Lawyers serve an essential role in protecting the due process rights of every defendant or…
Read Full Article1st District Bar Golfing for Ethics Golf Tournament & CLE (Coeur d’Alene) – September 20
All members of the First District Bar legal community are invited to participate in the First District Bar Association 2019 Golf Tournament. The tournament is scramble format with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Sign up as a group or…
Read Full Article6th District Bar and Court Reception with the Idaho Supreme Court (Pocatello) – September 10
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:00 P.M. (MT) Rosewood Reception Center 1499 Bannock Hwy, Pocatello, ID 83204 The Sixth District Bar Association jointly with the Sixth District Court are hosting the Idaho Supreme Court for an evening reception. Don't miss the…
Read Full Article5th District Bar and Inns of Court Joint Meeting Featuring the Idaho Supreme Court (Twin Falls) – September 12
Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:00 pm Social – 7:00 p.m. Program Milner’s Gate - 205 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls Please join the 5th District Bar and the Inns of Court as they welcome the Idaho Supreme Court to the…
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