Month: August 2021

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Rules Governing the Utah State Bar – Effective November 1, 2021

USB14-0802. Authorization to practice law. Amend. The rule will now allow an LPP to stand or sit with their client during a proceeding to provide emotional support, answer factual questions as needed that are addressed to the client by the court or opposing counsel, take notes, and assist the client to understand the proceeding and relevant orders. This amendment differs from what circulated for comment by clarifying and limiting the scope of the LPP’s assistance at counsel table.

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Rules of Appellate Procedure – Effective November 1, 2021

URAP015. Petitions for review in tax cases. Amend. The amendments to Rule 15: (1) remove the statutory citations in 15(a) and (c); (2) rework the language in 15(c); and (3) clean up other language for clarity and consistency.

URAP043. Certification by the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court. Amend. The amendments to Rule 43: (1) change the due date from 10 days to 14 days in 43(b)(1); (2) comport the rule with Standing Order No. 11; and (3) clean up other language for clarity and consistency.

Supreme Court Order

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