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2 Replies and 15691 Views R-15-0027 Rule 123, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-15-0027 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 123, RULES OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT Would amend the rule relating to court personnel and applicant records, implement Advisory Committee recommendation to Develop Policies for Retention, Destruction, and Access to Electronic Court Records, and update references to the judicial branch procurement code Petitioner: David K. Byers, Administrative Director Administrative O...

15691

by �bddMember

09 Jul 2015 01:58 PM

3 Replies and 16453 Views R-15-0022 Petition to Amend Rule 38(d), Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-15-0022 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 38(D), RULES OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT Would allow students who have completed the equivalent of two semesters instead of three to be eligible for limited practice certification Petitioner: Paul D. Bennett University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 1145 N. Mountain Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 626-5245 FAX:...

16453

by �Bennett14

30 Jun 2015 06:47 PM

44 Replies and 44515 Views R-15-0014 Rule 81 (Canon 2, Rule 2.3(B) & (C)), Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous

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R-15-0014 PETITION TO AMEND CANON 2.3, RULE 81, ARIZONA RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Would add 'gender identity' to provisions prohibiting improper bias and prejudice by judges Petitioners: Primary: Jeffery S. Slater (012889) c/o Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C. 10963 N. 130th Pl. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (480) 560-9602 ...

44515

by �ecrowley

30 Jun 2015 11:01 AM

2 Replies and 14611 Views R-15-0023 Petition to Amend Rules 32, 41, 42 and 66 through 69, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �Anonymous R-15-0023 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 32, 41, 42, AND 66-69, RULES OF THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT Would impose a professional obligation on lawyers to plan for the termination of their law practice, provide practices to protect clients, and clarify conservatorship procedures Petitioner: Patricia A. Sallen, Bar No. 012338 John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 State Bar of Arizona ...

14611

by �AZStateBar

25 Jun 2015 03:52 PM

3 Replies and 15244 Views R-15-0003 Rule 32(c)(9), Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �Anonymous R-15-0003 Petition to Amend Rule 32(c)(9), Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court Would implement strict accounting guidelines for expenditures of State Bar membership dues Petitioner: Peter J. Stutsman 6633 E. Horseshoe Road Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-2301 (480) 948-0274 (Fax requires phone call before receiving fax) pjstutsmanhotmail.com Arizona Bar : 006749 (Inactive) ...

15244

by �Mo

21 May 2015 12:45 AM

2 Replies and 15262 Views R-15-0020 Petition to Amend Rules 2.3 and 3.6, Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct Started by �Anonymous R-15-0020 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 2.3 AND 3.6, ARIZONA CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT, RULE 81, RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA Would add 'gender identity' to provisions prohibiting improper bias and prejudice by judges Petitioners: Abigail Jensen (018810) Abigail.Jensenpima.gov Lori Lefferts (010343) Lori.Leffertspima.gov David Euchner (021768) ...

15262

by �domanico

20 May 2015 05:26 PM

3 Replies and 15222 Views R-14-0028 Petition to Amend Rule 45, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0028 Petition to Amend Rule 45, Rules of the Supreme Court Would require an acknowledgment on all CLE advertising that the value of MCLE is unproven and that the State Bar has a financial interest in CLE marketing. Petitioner: James C. Mitchell State Bar of Arizona No. 17387 1098 W. Shoal Creek Lane Oro Valley, AZ 85737 mitche...

15222

by �Mo

19 May 2015 11:35 PM

0 Replies and 16609 Views R-15-0008 Petition to Amend Rule 34-36, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-15-0008 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 34-36, ARIZONA RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Would correct errors in the rules Petitioner: Emily Holliday Manager, Attorney Admissions Arizona Supreme Court 1501 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007-3231 PH: (602 452-3389 Filed January 8, 2015 Comments due on or before May 20, 2015. ...

16609

08 Jan 2015 05:01 PM

0 Replies and 16023 Views R-14-0025 Petition to Amend Various Rules Due to Creation of Department of Child Safety Started by �Anonymous R-14-0025 Petition to Amend the Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court &91R. 19, 23, 37, 40.1, 41, 45, 48.1, 50, 60-61, 63.1-64, 68, 77, 78, 79, 82, 84, 85, 95-96, 98, 100, 102, 103&93, the Rules of Family Law Procedure &91R. 49, 95, and Form 7&93, Local Rules of Practice Superior Court, Pima County &91Form 2&93, the Rules of the Supreme Court &91R.31&91, and the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure &91R. 30&93) to Conform to Legislation ...

16023

03 Sep 2014 11:46 AM

1 Replies and 18146 Views R-14-0020 Rule 31(d), Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0020 Petition to Amend Rule 31(d), Rules of the Supreme Court Would conform rule to recent legislation regarding representation of condominium or homeowners associations in small claims court Petitioner: David K. Byers Administrative Director Administrative Office of the Courts 1501 W. Washington, Suite 411 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 452-3301 ...

18146

by �HOAGOV

08 Jul 2014 05:24 PM

16 Replies and 24243 Views R-14-0004 Rule 111 Rules of Arizona Supreme Court, Rule 28 AZ Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, Rule 31.24 AZ Rules of Criminal Procedure Started by �Anonymous R-14-0004 Petition to Amend Rule 111, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct., Rule 28, ARCAP, and Rule 31.24, Ariz. R. Crim. P. Would permit citation for persuasive value of unpublished memorandum decisions and unpublished decisions from other jurisdictions Petitioners: Barry D. Halpern (005441) Sara J. Agne (026950) Joy L. Isaacs (030693) SNELL & WILMER L.L.P. ...

24243

by �ecrowley

30 Jun 2014 05:32 PM

1 Replies and 15453 Views R-14-0016 Rule 38, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0016 Would require persons admitted to the practice of law through special exceptions to examintion under Rule 38 to take a course on Arizona Law prior to admission Petitioner's Name: David Byers Committee Name, if applicable: Mailing address: 1501 W. Washington St. Suite 411, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone number: 602-452-3301 FAX number: 602-452-3484 Email address: mawilsoncourts.az.gov ...

15453

by �AZStateBar

10 Jun 2014 07:20 PM

5 Replies and 15115 Views R-14-0011 Petition to Amend Rule 36, Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0011 Petition to Amend Rule 36, Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court Would modify proceedings of the Committee on Character and Fitness Petitioner: John J. Tuchi Co-Chair, Admissions Subcommittee Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee Arizona Supreme Court 1501 W. Washington Street Suite 441 ...

15115

by �demitridowning

22 May 2014 05:09 PM

2 Replies and 15340 Views R-14-0009 Petition to Amend Rule 60 or Rules 64-65, Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0009 Petition to Amend Rule 60 or Alternatively Rules 64-65, Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court Would make the sanction of disbarment permanent or offer permanent disbarment as an additional sanction option Petitioner: Hon. William J. O’Neil, Bar No. 005571 Presiding Disciplinary Judge Arizona Supreme Court ...

15340

by �ralphadams

19 May 2014 02:01 PM

1 Replies and 14859 Views R-14-0015 Petition to Amend Rule 38, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-14-0015 Petition to Amend Rule 38, Rules of the Supreme Court Would waive pro hac vice fee for attorneys practicing in military court Petitioner: Arizona National Guard Brigadier General Michael T. McGuire Captain Adam G. Marvin Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Arizona National Guard 5636 E. McDowell Road Phoeni...

14859

by �AZStateBar

09 May 2014 12:38 PM

1 Replies and 14866 Views R-13-0030 Petition to Amend ER 1.15 or Comment to it. Started by �Anonymous R-13-0030 Petition to Amend Rule 42, ER 1.15, Rules of the Supreme Court Would codify the lawyer's ethical duty to make reasonable efforts to obtain a fair resolution of third party claims against the lawyer's trust account funds Petitioner: Christopher Jensen State Bar No. 003581 Jensen Law Fir...

14866

by �ecrowley

19 Mar 2014 05:48 PM

4 Replies and 14850 Views R-13-0051 Petition to Amend Rule 45(a), Arizona Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-13-0051 Petition to Amend Rule 45(a), Rules of the Supreme Court Would authorize CLE credit for attorneys who serve as fee dispute arbitrators Co-Petitioners Brian R. Warnock 246 S. Cortez Street Prescott, AZ 86303 Phone - 928-445-8056 Fax - 928.445-8046 bwarnocklawwmc.com ...

14850

by �TMoring

27 Feb 2014 04:37 PM

0 Replies and 15613 Views R-13-0060 Petition to Amend Rule 42, ERs 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.17, 1.18, 4.4, 5.3, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Started by �Anonymous R-13-0060 Petition to Amend ERs 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.17, 1.18, 4.4, 5.3, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, Rule 42, Rules of the Supreme Court Would conform Arizona's ethical rules to proposed amendments to the ABA Model Rules relating to technology and the globalization of the practice of law Petitioners: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 Patrica A. Sallen, Bar No. 012338 ...

15613

19 Dec 2013 11:50 AM

39 Replies and 35926 Views R-11-0033 Petition to Amend ER 3.8, Rule 42, Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous

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R-11-0033 PETITION TO AMEND ER 3.8, RULE 42, ARIZONA RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Would incorporate the ABA's amendment to Model Rule 3.8, which provides ethical guidance to prosecutors in situations in which an innocent person may have been convicted. ...

35926

by �Thom

28 Oct 2013 04:23 PM

5 Replies and 14324 Views R-12-0028 Petition to Amend Rule 38, Ariz. R. S. Ct. Started by �Anonymous R-12-0028 Petition to Amend Rule 38, Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Would expand and clarify the pool of lawyers eligible to provide pro bono services Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 ...

14324

by �AZStateBar

25 Oct 2013 02:33 PM

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