In Re: Commission on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
Docket Number: | 89-R-99011-SCT Linked Case(s): 1989-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT ; 89-R-99011-SCT |
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Supreme Court: | Opinion Link Opinion Date: 11-18-2021 Opinion Author: Agree: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. Holding: The Petition of the Commission on Continuing Legal Education is granted. For the 2021-2022 CLE reporting year, attorneys may complete their CLE obligations set forth in Rule 3 through online, webinars or live, in-person programs. Such CLE courses must comply with the remaining provisions of Rules 3 and 4. Any attorney who is unable to comply with the temporary amendments may seek a hardship exemption and/or extension from the Commission. The new lawyer program set forth in Rule 3b shall be temporarily amended to allow newly admitted lawyers who are to complete the program by July 31, 2022, to complete the required courses through online, webinars or live, in-person programs, as approved by the Commission. Any newly admitted attorney who is unable to comply with the temporary amendments may seek a hardship exemption and/or extension from the Commission. |
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