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Legislative–Judicial Tensions Addressed Head-On in Utah State Bar’s ‘Let’s Talk & Let’s Listen’ Forum

Date: December 10, 2025
Today, the Utah State Bar was pleased to host Utah Senate President Stuart J. Adams and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz in the first of its continuing legal education (CLE) dialogue series, Let’s Talk
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Judges to Determine Need for Grand Jury

Date: December 8, 2025
The next regularly scheduled meeting of Utah’s grand jury panel of judges will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Ogden 2nd District Courthouse, located at 2525 Grant Ave, Ogden, UT 84401.
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Utah Judiciary Responds to Threats in Redistricting Case

Date: November 17, 2025
In response to multiple requests for comment regarding Judge Dianna Gibson’s ruling in the Utah Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature redistricting case, the Utah Judiciary issues the following state
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Justice Court Vacancy Announced in Tooele County

Date: November 12, 2025
Applications are being accepted for a justice court judge position that will  serve Tooele County, Utah. The successful candidate will replace Judge John M. Dow who will retire in January. 
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Access to Justice Office Honors Outstanding Pro Bono Contributions

Date: October 30, 2025
As we reach the end of Pro Bono Month and the beginning of the holiday season, the Utah State Bar’s Access to Justice Office is proud to recognize the recipients of its annual Pro Bono Publico Awards.
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Gov. Cox announces appointment of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court

Date: October 14, 2025
Gov. Spencer J. Cox announced the appointment of Judge John Nielsen to serve as the next justice of the Utah Supreme Court, filling the vacancy created by the pending retirement of Justice John A. Pea

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