2026 Business and Corporate Law Section Annual CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Business and Corporate Law Section

Friday, May 15, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (MT)

University of Idaho College of Law – Boise Campus

501 W Front St. – Room 221

*Live Webcast Available

5 CLE credits – NAC Approved

Registration: 

General Registration                                                                $200.00

Members of the Business and Corporate Law Section   $150.00

Law Students                                                                              FREE

Take advantage of Section benefits and join the Business and Corporate Law Section here for $40!

The Business and Corporate Law Section is hosting its annual CLE at The University of Idaho College of Law in beautiful downtown Boise.  The conference will include a variety of trending business law topics involving the sale of businesses by baby boomers, client privacy, intellectual property in M&A deals,  the annual caselaw update, student paper competition presentations and other emerging topics in business law and compliance.

Program Agenda

9:00 a.m.    Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:30 a.m.    Baby Boomer Business Transitions: Helping Clients Navigate the “Silver Tsunami” in Idaho

                   Ethan Lee, Hemming | Morse Forensic and Financial Consultants

10:30 a.m.  Client Privacy Exposure: What Corporate Lawyers Need to See Coming

                   Wade Thomas, On Demand General Counsel, PLLC

11:00 a.m.   Break

11:15 a.m.   Intellectual Property in Mergers & Acquisitions

                     Christopher G. Simboli, Parsons Behle & Latimer

                     Christopher J. Cuneo, Parsons Behle & Latimer

12:15 a.m.  Hosted Lunch

12:45 p.m.  Presentation of Business & Corporate Law Section Law Student Paper Competition Winners

• Acceleration Without Immunity: Idaho’s FAST-41 Integration and Securities Disclosure Risk

                   Faith Quigley, University of Idaho, College of Law

• Noncompete Agreements in Idaho and a Proposal for the State's Future

                   Finn Mahoney, University of Idaho, College of Law

• Drip Pricing, Junk Fees, and Consumer Protection for Idaho Tenants

                   Andrew Hardee, University of Idaho, College of Law

1:30 p.m.    Business & Corporate Caselaw Update

                   Wendy Gerwick Couture, University of Idaho, College of Law

2:15 p.m.    Break

2:30 p.m.    Key Considerations in the Preparation to Sell or Buy a Business

                   David S. Jensen, Parsons Behle & Latimer

                   David H. Arkoosh, Parsons Behle & Latimer

                   Jeffrey T. Jorgensen, Parsons Behle & Latimer          

3:30 p.m.    Program Concludes

2026 Fall New Attorney Program

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Friday, October 23, 2026
8:00 am to 12:30 pm (MDT)

Boise Centre East

195 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise

*In-Person Attendance Only* 

4.0 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics – NAC Approved

Registration Fee: 

Standard Registration   $120.00

Day of Registration        $135.00

The New Attorney Program consists of an introduction on Idaho practice, procedure, and ethics. This course meets the CLE requirements of Idaho State Bar Commission Rule 402(f)(3).  Participants must be admitted and sworn into the Idaho State Bar for this course to count toward the New Admittee CLE requirement. If the participant will not be sworn in on or by October 23, 2026, they will have to wait until the spring of 2027, to take this course. * 

Agenda

8:00 am      Lawyering Skills

9:30 am      Break

9:45 am      Federal & State Judiciary Panel

11:15 am    Break

11:30 am    Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program

12:00 pm    Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Potpourri

12:30 pm     Program Concludes

*The next course will be held in the spring of 2027, in person, in Boise.

AI and its Use in the Legal Profession - CLE Session 2

2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (MT)

1.25 CLE Credits – NAC

Live Webcast and In-Person Registration Available

Registration Fee: $50

Law Students: $20

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a ‘future’ concept—it is actively transforming how attorneys research, draft, and deliver legal services today. This session offers a practical and accessible overview of AI’s expanding role in legal practice, from generative AI tools that assist with contract drafting to predictive analytics that help anticipate case outcomes.

Participants will gain actionable insights into incorporating AI into everyday workflows—including eDiscovery, document review, and client intake—while preserving the human judgment and ethical considerations essential to high-value legal work.

Speakers: 

                David M. Fogg, Cornerstone Tech and Estate Advisors, PLLC

                Trapper S. Stewart, NetApp, Inc.

If you are not a member of the Idaho State Bar, please use “0000” when asked for your Idaho State Bar number. To register for all 4 CLE's for $120, use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting CLE bundle.

**In-Person Attendance - If you would like to attend this CLE in-person, please use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting Form . Please also use this form to register for in-person attendance for any of the receptions or luncheons, as these events will not be available via webcast.

Bar Counsel Panel: Decades of Ethics - CLE Session 1

2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (MT)

1.25 Ethics Credits – NAC

Live Webcast and In-Person Registration Available

Registration Fee: $50

Law Students: $20

Elevate your understanding of modern legal ethics with the knowledge acquired by decades of being Idaho State Bar Counsel.  With more than 80 years of combined experience, this engaging CLE program explores how today’s rapidly evolving technologies—from email and metadata to virtual hearings—are reshaping the ethical duties attorneys must navigate every day.

Discover how simple digital errors can snowball into major ethical issues, examine how jurisdictions treat inadvertent disclosures and metadata differently, and gain practical insights into your duty of technological competence in an era of remote practice. Through a blend of historic examples and current ethics cases, you’ll deepen your understanding of timeless challenges such as client candor and confidentiality—issues that remain as relevant today as in the days of the telegram.

Stay informed. Stay competent. Stay ethical in a digital world—all guided by seasoned Bar Counsel who have spent the last four decades advising Idaho lawyers.

Speakers: 

Joseph N. Pirtle, Idaho State Bar Counsel

Brad G. Andrews, Retired Idaho State Bar Counsel

Hon. Michael J. Oths, Retired Idaho State Bar Counsel & Senior 4^th District Magistrate

If you are not a member of the Idaho State Bar, please use “0000” when asked for your Idaho State Bar number. To register for all 4 CLE's for $120, use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting CLE bundle.

**In-Person Attendance - If you would like to attend this CLE in-person, please use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting Form . Please also use this form to register for in-person attendance for any of the receptions or luncheons, as these events will not be available via webcast.

Evidentiary Issues with Text and "Chat" Messages

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Freestone and WebCredenza, Inc. 

May 13, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 CLE credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

Master the complex evidentiary challenges presented by digital communications as text messages, chat applications, and electronic messaging become central to modern litigation. This program addresses the authentication, admissibility, and presentation issues that can determine case outcomes in our digital communication age. Learn to leverage electronic evidence effectively while avoiding common pitfalls that undermine case strategy.

• Understand authentication requirements for text messages, social media posts, and chat communications

• Navigate hearsay exceptions and reliability standards specific to electronic messaging evidence

• Address discovery obligations and preservation duties affecting digital communication evidence

• Master presentation techniques that effectively communicate digital evidence to judges and juries

How Ethics Rules Apply to Lawyers Outside of Law Practice

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Freestone and WebCredenza, Inc.

June 26, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $55.00

Professional responsibility extends far beyond the courtroom and law office, creating unexpected ethical obligations in business ventures, board service, and consulting roles. This program illuminates the often-overlooked ethical duties that follow lawyers into non-practice activities and alternative career paths. Discover how to maintain professional integrity while pursuing diverse opportunities outside traditional legal practice.

• Understand when professional conduct rules apply to non-legal business activities and investments

• Navigate conflicts of interest in corporate board service and consulting arrangements

• Address advertising and solicitation rules affecting lawyers in business and entrepreneurial roles

• Manage confidentiality obligations when transitioning between legal and non-legal professional roles

Ligertown: The Escape and the Legal Saga That Followed - CLE Session 4

2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)

1.25 CLE Credits – NAC

Live Webcast and In-Person Registration Available

Registration Fee: $50

Law Students: $20

In September 1995, the ‘Ligertown’ compound near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, became the center of an eight-day standoff after nearly 20 African lions and hybrid ‘ligers’ escaped their makeshift enclosures. The chaotic incident—often described as the ‘Waco of animal incidents’—ultimately resulted in the deaths of 18 big cats.

This session explores the lengthy legal battle that followed for owners Robert Fieber and Dottie Martin, who faced more than 100 misdemeanor charges, including animal cruelty and creating a public nuisance. Participants will also learn about the $30 million tort claim filed against Bannock County and the broader legal and policy implications that emerged from the case.

Speakers: 

                Richard A. Diehl, Jr., City of Pocatello

                John J. Bulger, Hearn Law, PLC

If you are not a member of the Idaho State Bar, please use “0000” when asked for your Idaho State Bar number. To register for all 4 CLE's for $120, use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting CLE bundle.

**In-Person Attendance - If you would like to attend this CLE in-person, please use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting Form . Please also use this form to register for in-person attendance for any of the receptions or luncheons, as these events will not be available via webcast.

NextGen Bar Exam: What Attorneys Need to Know - CLE Session 3

2026 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting CLE

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (MT)

1.25 CLE Credits

Live Webcast and In-Person Registration Available

Registration Fee: $50

Law Students: $20

The NextGen Bar Exam will debut in Idaho in July 2026, replacing the Uniform Bar Exam and marking a nationwide shift toward assessing practice-ready legal skills. Unlike the traditional model focused on memorizing black-letter law, the NextGen Exam evaluates how well candidates can apply legal knowledge through tasks that mirror real-world practice—such as legal research, client counseling, analysis, and problem-solving.

This session will provide attorneys with a clear understanding of how the new exam is structured, the subjects and skill areas it assesses, and how its implementation may impact the next generation of lawyers. Attendees will gain insight into what these changes mean for mentoring law students, supervising new associates, and preparing their organizations for this significant transition.

Speakers: 

Hon. Robyn M. Brody, Idaho Supreme Court

Maureen Ryan Braley, Idaho State Bar

Carole I. Wesenberg, U.S. Courts, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Lane V. Erickson, Racine Olson, PLLP

If you are not a member of the Idaho State Bar, please use “0000” when asked for your Idaho State Bar number. To register for all 4 CLE's for $120, use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting CLE bundle.

**In-Person Attendance - If you would like to attend this CLE in-person, please use the 2026 ISB Annual Meeting Form . Please also use this form to register for in-person attendance for any of the receptions or luncheons, as these events will not be available via webcast.

Lawyer Ethics and Email

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Freestone and WebCredenza, Inc.

June 5, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $55.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for May 22, 2024, December 31, 2024, February 26, 2025 or May 5, 2025 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.

• Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients

• Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection

• Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations

• Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection