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Proposed Amendments to Paragraph 13-5 and Bylaws

Posted on 10/19/2023
At its meeting on February 24, 2024, in Richmond, the Virginia State Bar Council approved recommending the proposed Paragraph 13-5 to the Supreme Court of Virginia for approval.
  

Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Rule 1A:1

Posted on 9/13/2023
The Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Rules of Court, Rule 1A:1, Admission to Practice in This Commonwealth Without Examination effective November 13, 2023.
  

VSB Amends Bylaws Regarding Committees

Posted on 7/28/2023
At its meeting on October 13, 2023, VSB Council approved amendments to Article V, Section 2 of the VSB Bylaws and Article IX of the Bylaws of the Council of the VSB.
  

Rule Prohibiting Agreements Discouraging Bar Complaints

Posted on 5/19/2023
On January 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted an amendment to Rule 8.4 adding a new paragraph (f) prohibiting agreements limiting bar complaints. Effective March 4, 2024.
  

Paragraph 13 Clarification of the Term "shall"

Posted on 5/9/2023
On May 9, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13, regarding the clarification of the term “shall.” Effective immediately.
  

VSB Amends Bylaws

Posted on 4/28/2023
The Virginia State Bar Council approved proposed amendments to the bylaws of the Virginia State Bar Council.
  

Paragraph 13.1, 13-16.BB, 13-18.O, 13-20, 13-25, and 13-29 Three Judge Panel Demands

Posted on 4/19/2023
On September 29, 2023 the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13, Re: three-judge panel demand in reciprocal proceedings, effective November 28, 2023.
  

LEO 1900 Duty to Disclose the Death of the Client

Posted on 3/20/2023
On January 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted Legal Ethics Opinion 1900, Duty to disclose the death of the client, effective immediately.
  

Supreme Court Amends Part Six, Sect. IV, Paragraph 13-25(C)

Posted on 3/1/2023
On March 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 13-25(C) regarding Board Proceedings for Reinstatement, effective April 30, 2023.
  

Paragraph 13-24 Reciprocal Disciplinary Proceedings

Posted on 1/31/2023
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-24 (“Paragraph 13-24”) regarding reciprocal disciplinary proceedings.

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