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Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Canons of Judicial Conduct, Rules 1:1A and 5A:35

Posted on 9/26/2024
On September 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Canons of Judicial Conduct, Canon 2H(1) and Rules 1:1A and 5A:35.

VSB News September 2024

Posted on 9/3/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on September 3, 2024.

VSB Seeks Comment on Amendments to Rule 1.5 Regarding Nonrefundable Legal Fees

Posted on 8/30/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 1.5, Fees. The proposal adds a new paragraph (g) and new comments [10] and [11].

Volunteers Sought for VSB Disciplinary Board 2025

Posted on 8/29/2024
Three volunteer attorneys are needed to serve on the VSB Disciplinary Board beginning on July 1, 2025.

VSB Seeks Comment on Changes to Remote Participation Policy

Posted on 8/8/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the VSB Council’s “Policy on Individual Remote Participation in Meetings and All-Virtual Meetings.”