CA SB877

Extends the repeal date of provisions allowing out-of-state attorneys to represent parties in California arbitration proceedings from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2013

Out-of-state attorneys must serve a certificate on the arbitrator, State Bar of California, and all parties within a reasonable time after indicating intent to appear

Out-of-state attorneys must satisfy requirements including being in good standing with their home state bar, not being suspended or disbarred, and not being a California resident or regularly employed in California

Out-of-state attorneys are subject to California disciplinary jurisdiction of the State Bar for violations of professional conduct standards

Allows attorneys admitted to any state bar to represent parties in connection with arbitration proceedings pending in other states, and permits any person to represent parties in collective bargaining agreement arbitrations