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Discipline

Oct. 24, 2006

Process for State Bar Rules Changes Is Transparent, Public

The Oct. 10 article titled "Neutrals Fear ADR Rule Change Is Power Grab by Judicial Council" suggests that proposed new Rule 2.4 (Lawyer as Third-Party Neutral) is the result of a collusive plan driven by ulterior motives.

The Oct. 10 article titled "Neutrals Fear ADR Rule Change Is Power Grab by Judicial Council" suggests that proposed new Rule 2.4 (Lawyer as Third-Party Neutral) is the result of a collusive plan driven by ulterior motives. As staff counsel to the State Bar's Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct, I can unequivocally say that this is an unfortunate misperception. Proposed Rule 2.4 is the work product of the commission and is properly attributed exclusi...

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