By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The purpose of creating a Last Will and Testament is so you can give your property away to those you choose. But the question comes up sometimes about what happens if a gift that is given in a Last Will and Testament no longer exists…
By: T.J. Budge The Idaho Constitution was amended in 1964 by the people of Idaho to provide for the establishment of a “Water Resource Agency,” now known as the Idaho Water Resource Board, with “power to formulate and implement a state water plan for optimum development of water resources in…
By Tippi Jarman Civil litigation can expose a losing party to paying the other party’s attorney’s fees. This is well known. However, the Idaho Supreme Court recently announced a new rule of law regarding attorney’s fees which will take effect on March 1, 2017. In the case of Hoffer v.…
ITD Board to Hold Subcommittee Meeting in Pocatello on 10/3/2016 The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is responsible for all highways on the State Highway System, such as interstates, state highways and U.S. routes. On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., the ITD Board will hold a subcommittee meeting in…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney The final step in the judicial process of an eviction is the physical removal of the tenant from the premises. Although it may seem strange, it is very common for tenants to not voluntarily leave the premises, even after the judicial eviction trial is over…
By Lane V. Erickson The story is well-known by now because it’s been all over the news. Apparently a former librarian named Robert Morin who worked at the University of New Hampshire library passed away. In his Last Will and Testament he left a $4 million gift to the school.…
By Fred J. Lewis We are currently in the 99th year of the Idaho Workers’ Compensation system. The Idaho legislature has not had to tinker much with the Idaho Workers’ Compensation system during that entire time period. I believe this is in large part due to the Claimants’ direct right…
By Lane V. Erickson Several times a week I have clients who come to me and ask me to either review an employee handbook for them or to create an employee handbook for use with their employees in their business. The most universally, two specific questions that come up from…
By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney Landlord clients often ask me about what they can do legally to screen and/or reject prospective tenants. A landlord’s goal is to lease the premises to a tenant who will pay their rent and keep the premises in good shape. To accomplish this goal, there…
By Patrick George When you rent a car, there is understandably a certain expectation that the vehicle will be provided in good mechanical repair, and with safe tires which are relatively new and have good tread. Idaho roadways are packed with leased vehicles from numerous rental car companies with very…
