The proposed rule amendment clarifies
and eliminates ambiguity as to what constitutes permissible and credit-worthy
MCLE. Additionally, the change also expands the scope of acceptable MCLE to
programs and activities that relate directly to the management and operation of
a member’s law office and to mediation training.
| SOURCE: |
Board Committee on Member Oversight |
| DEADLINE: |
September 8 |
| CONTACT: |
Laila Bartlett
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2273
laila.bartlett@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed Rule 4.160(M) and the two new guidelines will, for
the first time, require that California-accredited law schools (CALS) maintain
a specified minimum, cumulative bar examination pass rate (CBEPR).
| SOURCE: |
Committee of Bar Examiners |
| DEADLINE: |
September 17 |
| CONTACT: |
Kim Wong
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2319
415-538-2304 (fax)
Kim.Wong@calbar.ca.gov |
Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No.
11-0001 considers: Who is entitled to the refund of remaining advance fees at
the end of a case where fees were paid by non-client?
| SOURCE: |
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
| DEADLINE: |
October 3 |
| 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. 11-0002 considers: Has
an attorney engaged in deceitful conduct by not alerting opposing counsel of:
(A) an apparent material error made by opposing counsel in contract language;
or (B) a material change made by the attorney in contract language?
| SOURCE: |
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
| DEADLINE: |
November 27 |
| CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171 (fax)
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |