Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California
Notice and Agenda
Thursday, June 2, 2016
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
The L.A. Hotel Downtown
Angeleno Room
333 S. Figueroa Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 617-1133

Questions regarding any agenda item should be directed to the Committee Coordinator(s), Randall Difuntorum at 415-538-2161 or Chair, Justice Lee Edmon at (415) 538-2107. Committee members are requested to notify the Committee Coordinator as early as possible in advance of the meeting if they wish to remove any item/s from the consent agenda.

Committee Members: Jeffrey Bleich (Co-Vice-Chair), George Cardona, Danny Chou, Nanci Clinch, Hon. Karen Clopton, Joan Croker, Daniel Eaton, James Ham, Lee Harris, Tobi Inlender, Robert Kehr, Howard Kornberg, Carol Langford, Raul Martinez, Toby Rothschild, Hon. Dean Stout, Mark Tuft, Dean Zipser (Co-Vice-Chair).
The order of business is approximate and subject to change.

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Open Session

I. Chair's Report
A. Oral Report
II. CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY
A. Regular Meeting on May 6 & 7, 2016 (Open Session)
II. CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY
A. 05-06 &-07-2016 Meeting Action Summary - DFT2 (05-26-16)
III. Action
A. Report and Recommendation on Rule 3-300 (Avoiding Interests Adverse to a Client) (including ABA Model Rule 1.8(d) (re literary rights) and 1.8(i) (re proprietary interest in cause of action))
III. Action
A. Rule 3-300 [1.8 (d) & (i)] Memo re Rule & E-mails, etc REV (05-02-16)
B. Report and Recommendation on Rule 4-100 (Preserving Identity of Funds and Property of a Client) (including ABA Model Rule 1.15 (Safekeeping Property))
III. Action
B. Rule 4-100 [1 15] - Memo & Rule - DFT2.2 (05-18-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 4-100 [1.15] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
C. Discussion of ABA Model Rules 1.10 (Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule), 1.11 (Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees), 1.12 (Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral) and 1.8(k) (Imputation of Current Client Specific Conflicts)
III. Action
C. Rules 1.10-1.11-1.12 Memo & Rules
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 1.8k Memo & Agenda E-mails DFT1.2 (05-19-16)ATT2 Rules 3-310[1.7]-[1.11] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
D. Report and Recommendation on Rule 3-400 (Limiting Liability to Client) (including ABA Model Rule 1.8(h) re prohibition against limiting liability)
III. Action
D. Rule 3-400 [1.8.8] - Report Recommendation - DFT2.1 (03-08-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 3-400 [1.8.8] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
E. Report and Recommendation on Rule 3-410 (Disclosure of Professional Liability Insurance) (including ABA Model Rule 1.4(b) re duty to sufficiently explain matters to clients)
III. Action
E. Rule 3-410 [1.4.2] - Report Recommendation - DFT1.1 (03-14-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 3-410 [1.4.2] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
F. Report and Recommendation on Rule 3-700 (Termination of Employment) (including ABA Model Rule 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation))
III. Action
F. Rule 3-700 [1.16] - Report & Recommendation - DFT2.3 (03-14-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 3-700 [1.16] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
G. Consideration of Amendment to Rule on Gifts to Clients - Possible Revision to Proposed Rule 1.8.5 [4-210]
III. Action
G. Rule 1.8.5A - Memo re Gifts to Clients - DFT1.1 (05-23-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 4-210 [1.8.5A] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
H. Consideration of Alternatives for Promoting/Encouraging Pro Bono Service - Possible Revision to Proposed Rule 1.0 [1-100]
III. Action
H. Rule 6.1 [1-100] - Rule - Pro Bono Comment - Memo - DFT3 (05-19-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 6.1 [1-100] - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
I. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 1.18 (Duties to Prospective Clients)
III. Action
I. Rule 1.18 - Report & Recommendation - DFT1.4A (05-20-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 1.18 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
J. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 2.3 (Evaluation for Use by Third Persons)
III. Action
J. Rule 2.3 - Memo re Model Rule 2.3 (05-16-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 2.3 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
K. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 3.2 (Expediting Litigation)
III. Action
K. Rule 3.2 - Report & Recommendation - DFT2 (05-20-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 3.2 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
L. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 3.9 (Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings)
III. Action
L. Rule 3.9 - Report & Recommendation - DFT2 (05-18-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 3.9 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
M. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 4.1 (Truthfulness in Statements to Others)
III. Action
M. Rule 4.1 - Report & Recommendation - DFT1.2 (05-17-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 4.1 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
N. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons)
III. Action
N. Rule 4.4 - Report & Recommendation - DFT1.5 (05-17-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 4.4 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
O. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 5.7 (Responsibilities Regarding Law-related Services)
III. Action
O. Rule 5.7 - Memo re Model Rule 5.7 - Not Recommending Adoption
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 5.7 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
P. Report and Recommendation on ABA Model Rule 8.3 (Reporting Professional Misconduct)
III. Action
P. Rule 8.3 - Memo re Model Rule 8.3 (05-16-16)
Attachments:
ATT1 Rule 8.3 - Rule - DFT1 (05-25-16) - CLEAN & REDLINEATT2 Rule 8.3 - Post-Agenda E-mails, etc. - REV (05-30-16)
Closed Session



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