Jun. 22, 2023
State Supreme Court approves 'snitch rule' for lawyers
The rule, opposed by many California attorneys, will go into effect Aug. 1.
The California Supreme Court approved a new rule Thursday that requires attorneys to report any lawyer who has misappropriated funds, commits fraud or other crimes or engages in conduct involving "dishonesty, deceit, and reckless or intentional misrepresentations."
The rule, opposed by many California attorneys, will go into effect Aug. 1.
The new Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct also requires attorneys to report others if their misconduct &qu...
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