Recent Judicial Decisions and Their Impacts on State and Local Government

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Government and Public Sector Lawyers Section

Thursday, March 5, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (MT)

The Law Center

525 W. Jefferson St. – Boise

*Live Webcast Also Available

2.75 CLE credits including .75 Ethics – NAC Approved

Cost:

General Registration                                                                      $ 100.00

Members of the Government and Public Lawyers Section     $ 65.00

General Public                                                                                 $ 40.00

Law Students                                                                                   No Cost

Take Advantage of the Section Membership Registration Benefits Now: Join the Government & Public Sector Lawyers Section for only $25.

Join us for a discussion on recent judicial decisions from the federal and state level that affect various aspects of how state and local governments operate and serve their citizens. The program will conclude with updates on the unique ethical aspects of representation of government entities.

Program Agenda

8:30 a.m.               Continental Breakfast & Registration

9:00 a.m.               Welcome

9:15 a.m.               Federal Court Decisions Impacting State and Local Government

                                Brian P. Kane, National Association of Attorneys General

10:15 a.m.            Break

10:30 a.m.            The Impact of Recent State Court Decisions on the Practice of State and Local Government Attorneys

                                Preston B. Rutter, Nampa City Attorney’s Office

                                Emily Kane, Meridian City Attorney’s Office

                                Brian V. Church, Office of the Idaho Attorney General

11:30 a.m.            Ethical Considerations for Government Attorneys

                                James K. Dickinson

12:15 p.m.            Program Concludes