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1 Replies and 15878 Views R-16-0011 ER 1.6(d), Rule 42, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Cont. Started by �Deleted User R-16-0011 Petition to amend ER 1.6(d), Rule 42, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Would amend ER 1.6 (confidentiality of information) to provide that licensed Adoption Service Providers may disclose pertinent information regarding a birthmother to other Adoption Service Providers for the purpose of preventing or mitigating fraudulent birthparent activities Petitioner: Lisa M. Simpson, Esq. 3810 W. Happy Valley Road Suite ...

15878

by �Deleted User

12 May 2016 12:52 PM

0 Replies and 14796 Views R-16-0033 Petition to Promulgate Rule 28.1, S.Ct. Rules, and to Abrogate Rule 83, ARCP, Rule 36, ARCrP, Rule 5, Juv.Ct. Rules, and Rule 21, ARFLP Started by �Ellen Crowley R-16-0033 Petition to Promulgate Rule 28.1, S.Ct. Rules, and to Abrogate Rule 83, ARCP, Rule 36, ARCrP, Rule 5, Juv.Ct. Rules, and Rule 21, ARFLP Would implement a procedure for presiding judges to request Supreme Court approval of new and amended local rules for superior courts, justice of the peace courts, and magistrate courts ...

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29 Feb 2016 03:11 PM

0 Replies and 15620 Views R-16-0012 Rule 32 and Rule 44, Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �mmeltzer R-16-0012 Petition to Adopt Rule 44 and to Amend Rule 32 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona Would add new Rule 44, establishing Supreme Court supervision over the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization Petitioner: Hon. Rebecca Berch (ret.) 1501 West Washington Street, Ste. 410, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 452-3242 mmeltzercourts.az.gov Date of Filing: January 8, 2016 ...

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08 Jan 2016 09:29 AM

0 Replies and 15113 Views R-16-0008 Petition to Amend Rule 123, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Kay Radwanski R-16-0008 Petition to Amend Rule 123, Rules of the Supreme Court Would require removal of case management system data and case records from online display as provided in the applicable records retention schedule, and would require a disclaimer on the limitations of the case information displayed on public access websites through which a court publishes case management system data and case records Petiti...

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06 Jan 2016 04:23 PM

0 Replies and 15118 Views R-15-0041 Rules 46(c) and (d), Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �George Riemer R-15-0041 Petition to Amend Rules 46(c) and (d), Rules of the Supreme Court Would give the State Bar of Arizona discretion to pursue lawyer discipline against a former judge who has been removed, resigns or retires as the result of a judicial discipline proceeding and would clarify jurisdictional issues relating to the State Bar and the Commission on Judicial Conduct Petitioner: Hon. L...

15118

03 Dec 2015 10:42 AM

6 Replies and 16716 Views R-13-0046 Rule 42, ERs 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, and 1.18, and ER 1.0 Comment 8, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous R-13-0046 Petition to Amend ERs 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, and 1.18, and ER 1.0 Comment 8, Rule 42, Rules of the Supreme Court Would modify ethical rules on screening and imputation of conflicts of interest Petitioner: John A. Furlong, Bar No. 018356 General Counsel ...

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by �Linda Koschney

20 Jul 2015 02:34 PM

28 Replies and 31752 Views R-15-0018 Rules 31, 34, 38, 39, and 42, Rules of the Supreme Court Started by �Anonymous

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R-15-0018 PETITION TO AMEND RULES 31, 34, 38, 39, and 42, RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT Would conform the rules with recommendations by the ABA 20/20 Commission and suggest additional changes to accommodate the changing nature of the practice of law Petitioner: Honorable Ann A. Scott Timmer Chair, Committee on the Review of Supreme Court Rules Governing Professional Conduct ...

31752

by �Linda Koschney

20 Jul 2015 02:18 PM

2 Replies and 14999 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...

14999

by �bddMember

09 Jul 2015 01:58 PM

3 Replies and 15770 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:...

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by �Bennett14

30 Jun 2015 06:47 PM

44 Replies and 42741 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 ...

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by �ecrowley

30 Jun 2015 11:01 AM

2 Replies and 13931 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 ...

13931

by �AZStateBar

25 Jun 2015 03:52 PM

3 Replies and 14578 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) ...

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by �Mo

21 May 2015 12:45 AM

2 Replies and 14546 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) ...

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by �domanico

20 May 2015 05:26 PM

3 Replies and 14543 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...

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by �Mo

19 May 2015 11:35 PM

0 Replies and 15873 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. ...

15873

08 Jan 2015 05:01 PM

0 Replies and 15341 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 ...

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03 Sep 2014 11:46 AM

1 Replies and 17356 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 ...

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by �HOAGOV

08 Jul 2014 05:24 PM

16 Replies and 21730 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. ...

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by �ecrowley

30 Jun 2014 05:32 PM

1 Replies and 14493 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 ...

14493

by �AZStateBar

10 Jun 2014 07:20 PM

5 Replies and 14239 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 ...

14239

by �demitridowning

22 May 2014 05:09 PM

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