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HI SB1010

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gil Keith-agaran

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows out-of-state attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions to provide legal services temporarily in Hawaii if they associate with or assist a Hawaii-licensed attorney or serve as in-house counsel to an organization.

  • Out-of-state attorneys handling litigated matters in Hawaii courts may appear pro hac vice, while those handling non-litigated matters must register with the Hawaii Supreme Court clerk.

  • Requires the Supreme Court clerk to maintain a public registry of out-of-state attorneys providing services in non-litigated matters, including their contact information, home jurisdictions, matter description, and associated Hawaii attorney details.

  • Clarifies that the law does not prohibit parties from preparing or using documents and forms in transactions without legal assistance.

  • Takes effect March 15, 2038.

Legislative Description

Unauthorized Practice of Law; Pro Hac Vice

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/27/2015
Judiciary3/12/2015
Judiciary and Labor1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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