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Thursday, May 17, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Another state moves to mandate technology training for lawyers »
In 2016, Florida became the first state to mandate technology training for lawyers when it adopted a rule requiring lawyer...
Thursday, May 17, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Lawyer population 15 percent higher than 10 years ago, ABA data shows »
The number of active attorneys in the United States has increased by 15.2 percent over the last decade, according to the A...
Thursday, May 17, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
ISBA leadership elections approaching »
ISBA members will soon be asked to vote for bar association officers and an ABA Delegate for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year. ...
Thursday, May 17, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Still time to register for annual Dean's Cup »
There’s still time to have an impact on whether Drake Law School or the University of Iowa College of Law takes home the 2...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Applications being accepted for District 5C magistrate »
A magistrate position in District 5C is now open for applications after the appointment of Becky Goettsch as a district as...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Job opportunities available for Northern District U.S. Attorney's Office »
The U.S. Attorney’s offices for the Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City are looking for two assistant...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Filing deadline is May 15 for tax-exempt organizations »
If you have tax-exempt organizations as clients, remind them to file their  IRS Form 990-series information returns b...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Justice Zager to retire this fall »
Iowa Supreme Court Justice Bruce Zager has announced his retirement effective Sept. 3. The Waterloo native, who joined the...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Important dues renewal info for members »
Beginning next week, ISBA members should begin receiving renewal forms in the mail for next year's dues. Because of the ti...
Thursday, May 10, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
2018 Legislative session comes to a close after a "successful year" for ISBA priorities »
The 2018 Iowa Legislative Session ended late Saturday afternoon, May 5. Several Iowa State Bar Association priorities were...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
IRS reminds practitioners to keep records of electronic and phone contacts »
Most tax professionals know they need to keep good records of client information for a complete tax record. Good recordkee...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
I.O.W.A. seeks nominations for Mansfield, Rush awards »
The Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys (I.O.W.A.) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Arabella Mansfield and Gertrude Ru...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Programming set for 2018 ISBA Annual Meeting »
Over the last nine months, the ISBA Annual Meeting Committee has worked tirelessly to put together a stellar annual meetin...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
May Iowa Lawyer now available online »
The May issue of The Iowa Lawyer magazine is now available online. In this issue, you will learn about a new coordinated...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Iowa House, Senate agree on increase in judicial branch budget for FY19 »
The Iowa House passed HF 2495 Monday, April 30, that will give the judicial branch $3.5 million in new funding for FY19. A...
Thursday, May 3, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
ISBA preparing to launch new community portal program »
The ISBA is preparing to launch a new community portal program for members called “ISBA Engage.” This will serve as your r...
Thursday, February 2, 2017   (0 Comments - view/add)
YLD networks with law students as part of outreach program »
Members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Law School Participation Task Force held outreach events at the University of I...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016   (0 Comments - view/add)
On-Demand CLE catalog offers great end-of-year credits »
Attorneys looking to gather a few more CLE credits before the end of the year can access the  ISBA's on-demand catalo...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016   (0 Comments - view/add)
Considering retiring? Read this first… »
An attorney, like anyone else, looks toward retirement with mixed emotions. Retirement means bidding farewell to angry cli...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016   (0 Comments - view/add)
ISBA staff donates gifts to local families for Christmas »
The Iowa State Bar Association staff played Santa this year, filling the sleigh in the ISBA lobby with gifts to go to thre...

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