Seven proposed Rules of Professional Conduct address terminology, candor to a tribunal, communications with a represented persons and financial arrangements with non-lawyers, among others.
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Board Committee on Regulation and Admissions |
DEADLINE: |
August 25, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Audrey Hollins
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2167
415-538-2171 (fax)
audrey.hollins@calbar.ca.gov |
The public comment period is extended for proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure that seek to clarify language and streamline cases before the State Bar Court.
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Board Committee on Discipline Oversight |
DEADLINE: |
August 25, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Doug Hull
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2015
415-538-2090 (fax)
doug.hull@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed amendments to revised law corporation rules adopted by the board of governors in March would allow nonprofit public benefit corporations that meet statutory requirements to register with the State Bar as a law corporation.
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Member Involvement, Relations and Services |
DEADLINE: |
August 25, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Debbie Yee
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2273
debbie.yee@calbar.ca.gov |
The Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee proposes three revisions to the section of the Sample Written Fee Agreement forms entitled “Other Clauses of Interest in Fee Agreements.”
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Discipline Oversight |
DEADLINE: |
September 10, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Jill Sperber
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2023
415-538-2335 (fax)
jill.sperber@calbar.ca.gov |
Rule 9.30 of the California Rules of Court dictates certain requirements for persons attempting to qualify for admission to practice law through their attendance at unaccredited law schools. A proposed revised rule would update the language to ensure it is compatible with other rules and procedures related to the oversight of unaccredited law schools in California and credit for law study obtained at such schools.
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Regulation and Admissions |
DEADLINE: |
September 10, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Kim Wong
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2319
kim.wong@calbar.ca.gov |
The Board of Legal Specialization proposes amendments to the Standards for Certification and Recertification in Immigration and Nationality Law that will allow attorneys who specialize in employment-based immigration to qualify for certification.
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Member Involvement, Relations and Services |
DEADLINE: |
September 10, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Linda Knitter
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2135
linda.knitter@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed amendments to the State Bar JNE rules focus on how a breach of confidentiality is addressed, broaden the composition of the review committee, add another standard for review of a not qualified rating, and alter the timeline for review of a not qualified rating.
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Member Involvement, Relations and Services |
DEADLINE: |
September 13, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Pat Bermudez
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2270
415-538-2321
pat.bermudez@calbar.ca.gov
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Proposed revised rules for lawyer referral services streamline the procedures for denial or continuation of certification but otherwise do not modify current requirements.
SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Legal Services, Pro Bono & Equal Access |
DEADLINE: |
September 10, 2010 5:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Carol Madeja
1149 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-765-1329
carol.madeja@calbar.ca.gov |