Showing posts with label "snitch rule". Show all posts
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Saturday, June 24, 2023

'Snitch' rule adopted by California bar amid ethics scandals; Reuters, June 22, 2023

 , Reuters; 'Snitch' rule adopted by California bar amid ethics scandals

"The California Supreme Court on Wednesday adopted a lawyer professional misconduct reporting rule that brings it in line with every other state.

Lawyers in California starting on Aug. 1 will be required to report fraud, misappropriation of funds and other criminal acts or conduct that raise "a substantial question" about another lawyer's "honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer."

Adoption of the so-called “snitch rule” comes after intense debate within the State Bar of California, which recommended the rule change to the court earlier this month."