Sixty-nine proposed new and amended Rules of Professional Conduct are the sixth group of proposed rules developed by the State Bar’s Special Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Among other things, the rules cover Duties to Prospective Client, Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service, Purchase and Sale of a Law Practice and Disclosure of Professional Liability Insurance.
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Special Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct |
DEADLINE: |
June 15, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Audrey Hollins
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2167
415-538-2171 fax
audrey.hollins@calbar.ca.gov |
Nine proposed revisions to the Model Rules of Procedure for Fee Arbitrations include new and expanded definitions and requirements.
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Board Committee on Discipline Oversight |
DEADLINE: |
June 15, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Jill Sperber
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2023
415-538-2335 fax
jill.sperber@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed revisions to the State Bar Rules of Procedure, intended to streamline the discipline process, would among other things revise the default process, require mandatory exchange of discovery, modify the evidence standard, schedule trials on consecutive days and limit the timing and length of briefs on review.
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Discipline Oversight Committee |
DEADLINE: |
June 28, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Doug Hull
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2015
415-538-2090 fax
doug.hull@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed amendment to the standards for certification of admiralty and maritime law establish additional requirements that specialization certification applicants must satisfy in lieu of passing a written exam.
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Board Committee on Member Involvement, Relations and Services |
DEADLINE: |
June 28, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Linda Knitter
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2135
415-538-2180 fax
linda.knitter@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed amendments to the conflict of interest code for the State Bar Board of Governors would make the code compliant with financial disclosure requirements under the California Political Reform Act for persons involved in negotiating, recommending or approving any contracts or purchases of more than $75,000.
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Board Committee on Planning, Program Development and Budget |
DEADLINE: |
July 1, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Pat Bermudez
180 Howard St.
San Francisco , CA 94105
415-538-2270
415-538-2321 fax
pat.bermudez@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed revisions to the Standards for Attorney Sanctions for Professional Misconduct would among other things add five aggravating circumstances and amend three mitigating circumstances, impose disbarment in many instances in which an attorney defaults in a disciplinary proceeding, require compliance with rule 9.20 if an actual suspension exceeds 60 days, and specify suspension periods.
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Board Committee on Discipline Oversight |
DEADLINE: |
July 12, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Itzel Berrio
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2541
itzel.berrio@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 06‑0004 asks: If an attorney receives from a non-party a confidential communication between opposing counsel and opposing counsel’s client what should the attorney do if he or she reasonably believes that the communication may not be privileged because of the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege. Oral comments may be submitted June 11 at a 2 p.m. hearing in Los Angeles. Contact Angela Marlaud (see below).
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Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
DEADLINE: |
July 16, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171 fax
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 08‑0001 considers when an attorney violates rule 4-400 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct by accepting a gift from a client. Oral comments may be submitted June 11 at a 2 p.m. hearing in Los Angeles. Contact Angela Marlaud (see below).
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Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
DEADLINE: |
July 16, 2010 05:00 PM |
CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171 fax
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |