Judge rejects NIC subpoenas

Also declines attorney's motion to withdraw

A judge declined to hear an attorney's motion to request to withdraw from representing North Idaho College in a lawsuit filed against the college by President Nick Swayne. The judge also quashed subpoenas issued to two former trustees and the college’s former legal counsel. Boise-based attorney Bret Walther, who was assigned to the case by NIC’s insurance carrier, filed the motion to withdraw Monday afternoon, citing “irreconcilable breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.”

Former NIC trustees, lawyer seek to quash subpoenas

North Idaho College’s former attorney and two former trustees have asked a court to quash subpoenas seeking documents, emails, public record requests and other digital records related to the hiring of NIC President Nick Swayne, calling the subpoenas “unreasonable and oppressive.” Attorney Art Macomber issued a flurry of subpoenas last month on behalf of NIC in a lawsuit filed by Swayne against the college. The lawsuit seeks Swayne’s reinstatement after trustees placed him on administrative leave for no disciplinary reason.

NIC trustees to meet Wednesday

Former attorney implores board, college leaders to take immediate steps to maintain accreditation

North Idaho College trustees will attempt to correct numerous open meeting law violations made last week when they convene Wednesday. Meanwhile, the college’s former attorney has cautioned NIC leadership that doubling down on recent decisions will result in “cataclysmic damage to the institution.”

Lyons responds to Macomber's claims

Longtime NIC lawyer says he met his ethical obligations

The former attorney for North Idaho College is pushing back against accusations leveled against him by Art Macomber, the college's new legal counsel.

Lyons resigns as North Idaho College attorney

After 23 years of service, Marc Lyons has resigned as the attorney for North Idaho College. Lyons tendered his resignation Friday, effective when accepted by NIC President Nick Swayne and the board of trustees.

NIC attorney clarifies property acquisitions

Lyons responds to Macomber guest opinion

A Nov. 1, 2022 Coeur d’Alene Press opinion piece by Art Macomber made a number of assertions relating to North Idaho College and certain actions taken on behalf of NIC. One could certainly take exception to much in the opinion piece, but I think it is important to correct the record regarding NIC recently acquiring two parcels of Fort Ground real estate.