Utah State Bar News & Announcements

Salt Lake City, Utah—Third District Court Judge Denise P. Lindberg and Fourth District Court Judge Claudia Laycock recently attended a workshop titled “No Reversals—Correct Rulings: Evidence in Action,” April 22 through 26 in Carmel, Calif. The judges’ attendance was supported by a $1,500 scholarship each awarded by the State Justice Institute (SJI).

The Supreme Court invites comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires August 1, 2007.

Summary of proposed amendments

RPC Preamble. Attorney oath. Amend. Includes adherence to the Standards of Professionalism and Civility in the attorney oath. Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2007.

The Supreme Court invites comments to proposed amendments to the following court rules. The comment period expires August 1, 2007.

Summary of proposed amendments
USB Petition. Petition to amend fee arbitration rules for a Utah State Bar name change and to raise amount in controversy to $3,000 for sole arbitrator cases.
USB 14-1101 Definitions. Amend. Changes title of Article 11. Changes name of Committee to Fee Dispute Resolution Committee.