The Supreme Court has approved amendments to the following rules governing the Utah State Bar.
Summary of amendments
Bar Admissions. Chapter 18. Rule 20. Qualifications for admission of house counsel applicants. New. The new rule will provide guidance about what an out-of-state licensed lawyer who works in-house in a Utah business or non-profit organization is permitted to do. Effective November 1, 2006.
How to view redline text of the approved amendments
To see the text and effective date of the amendments, click on this link to: http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/approved/ and then click on the rule number. Updated versions of the rules will be posed to the main rules web page (http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/) on or about the effective date of the amendments.
The Supreme Court invites comments to proposed amendments to the following rules governing the Utah State Bar. The comment period expires July 7, 2006.
Summary of proposed amendments
Rules of Professional Conduct
USB RPC01-12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral. Amend. Amendment in conjunction with changes to RPC 2-4.
USB RPC02-04. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral. Amend. Provides what a lawyer serving as a mediator may and must do.
Recodification of Rules Governing the Utah State Bar
Renumbers all of the rules governing the Utah State Bar to conform with other Court rules. Amendments are intended to simplify and conform provisions without changing the substance of the existing rules. The summary table tracks the current rules into the renumbered rules and lists the new rule numbers and titles.
USB 14-0101 et seq. Integration and Management. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0201 et seq. Bylaws. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0301 et seq. Standards of Professionalism and Civility. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0401 et seq. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0501 et seq. Lawyer Discipline and Disability. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0601 et seq. Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0701 et seq. Admissions. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0801 et seq. Special Practice Rules. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-0901 et seq. Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-1001 et seq. IOLTA. Renumber and amend.
USB 14-1101 et seq. Fee Arbitration. Renumber and amend.
How to view redline text of the proposed amendments
To see proposed rule amendments and submit comments, click on this link to http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/comments/. Then click on the rule number.
How to submit comments
You can comment and view the comments of others by clicking on the "comments" link associated with each body of rules. It's more efficient for us if you submit comments through the website, and we encourage you to do so. Time does not permit us to acknowledge comments, but all will be considered.
Submit comments directly through the website or to:
Tim Shea
Email: tims@email.utcourts.gov Please include the comment in the message text, not in an attachment.
Fax: 801-578-3843
Administrative Office of the Courts
P.O. Box 140241
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0241
One method of submitting a comment is sufficient.