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Announcement State Bar of NevadaNV

Supreme Court to Hold Public Hearing on Out-of-State Attorneys

The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors filed a petition in ADKT 0633 to adopt proposed Supreme Court Rule 42.2 and amend Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 regarding the unauthorized practice of law in the context of out-of-state attorneys remotely working within Nevada. The hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, […]

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Announcement Washington State Bar Association (NWSidebar)WA

Federal Court in Seattle Addresses Standing for Disqualification Motions

The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) define disqualification law, while procedural aspects are shaped by courts. In a Seattle case, the court denied a disqualification motion because the moving party lacked standing, as they were never a client of the opposing counsel. The ruling highlights the significance of procedural law in disqualification cases.

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