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Tributes Wanted for Magistrate Judge Wells

The Tenth Circuit Historical Society invites the legal community to contribute written tributes honoring the distinguished career and legacy of Judge Brooke Cotter Wells, the first woman appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Utah.

The Society is preparing a commemorative PDF tribute and lunchtime presentation at the FBA's Boyce Seminar this fall. They hope to include stories, reflections, and memories from those who knew Judge Wells personally or professionally.

Whether you worked with her in court, learned from her as a student, or were inspired by her trailblazing example, we encourage you to share your thoughts. Tributes can be emailed to Dick Baldwin by June 15th.

Thank you for helping us honor a true pioneer in the legal field.

Email Your Tribute

What's New at the Bar?

Gov. Spencer Cox appoints Matthew J. Hansen to the Second District Court

Congratulations to Bar Commissioner Matthew J. Hansen for being appointed to

the Second District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Noel Hyde.

Hansen also serves on multiple Utah Supreme Court advisory committees, including the Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Committee

on the Rules of Evidence.

Procrastinators' CLE Series in June

We get it—between court deadlines, client meetings, and trying to squeeze in a life, finding time for CLE can feel impossible. That’s exactly why we created the Procrastinators' CLE Series, launching this June! Tailored for Utah lawyers who’ve been meaning to knock out their CLE requirements but haven’t quite gotten around to it, this webinar series is your no-stress solution to staying compliant.

Please register online by 5:00 PM the evening before each session.

Please contact cle@utahbar.org with questions.

June 3, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm

June 10, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm

June 17, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm

June 24, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm

MCLE Website

Annual MCLE Compliance

This is a reminder that all active-status Lawyers and Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPPs) in Utah must fulfill their Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements annually. The current MCLE reporting period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Compliance can be reported online as soon as the required hours are completed.

Licensing Renewal To Begin

The Bar's licensing renewal period begins on Monday, June 2nd. Please take a few moments to ensure a smooth and efficient renewal process.

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MAY/JUNE 2025

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Supreme Court Committee Applications Open

The Utah Supreme Court is seeking applicants for five committees:

Rules of Civil Procedure: Questions related to the committee's work should be sent to Stacy Haacke, stacyh@utcourts.gov
Rules on Evidence: Questions related to the committee's work should be sent to Jace Willard, jacew@utcourts.gov.
Rules of Juvenile Procedure: Questions related to the committee's work should be sent to Raymundo Gallardo, raymundog@utcourts.gov
Rules of Professional Conduct: Questions related to the committee's work should be sent to Stacy Haacke, stacyh@utcourts.gov.
MCLE Board: Questions related to the Board's work should be sent to Sydnie Kuhrie, skuhre@mcleutah.org.

Terms are three years, and meetings are held virtually or in Salt Lake City. Apply by May 30. Click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Nick Stiles at Nicks@utcourts.gov.

Utah Court Notices

There have been several proposed amendments and rule changes that have gone into effect or accepting comments. We encourage you to acquaint yourselves with the following:

RGLPP15-703. Qualifications for Licensure as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner. (AMEND)
URCP053A. Special masters for parenting disputes in domestic relations actions (NEW)
URE0613. Witness's prior statement. (AMEND)
CJA11-401. Standing Committee on Appellate Representation (AMEND)
CJA03-117. Committee on Court Forms (AMEND)
CJA03-403. Judicial branch education (AMEND)
CJA03-306.04. Interpreter appointment, payment, and fines (AMEND)
CJA04-510.03. Qualifications of ADR providers (AMEND)
CJA04-202.02. Records classification (AMEND)
CJA04-510.06. Cases exempt from ADR rules (AMEND)
CJA04-613. Jail prisoner transportation (AMEND)
CJA04-202.03. Records access (AMEND)
CJA Appendix A. Justice Court Nominating Commissions Procedure Manual (AMEND)
USB14-1001. IOLTA. (AMEND)
URE0404. Character evidence; crimes or other acts (AMEND)
URE0408. Compromise offers and negotiations (AMEND)
URE0510. Miscellaneous matters (AMEND)

Summary of New Model Civil Jury Instructions: Assault, Harmful or Offensive Physical Contact Defined, Battery, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution, Definition of Probable Cause in Malicious Prosecution Claim.

Federal Court News

On May 11, 2025, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) and Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

The announcement from PACER provides additional details about the upcoming MFA changes.

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