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HI SB1010

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gil Keith-agaran

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows out-of-state attorneys licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction to provide temporary legal services in Hawaii if they work with or assist a Hawaii-licensed attorney or serve as in-house counsel to an organization or affiliated entity.

  • Requires out-of-state attorneys handling non-litigated matters to register with the Hawaii Supreme Court clerk, with the clerk maintaining a publicly accessible registry on the judiciary website.

  • Registration requirements include the attorney's name, contact information, jurisdictions where licensed, matter description, and information about the associated Hawaii-licensed attorney.

  • Permits out-of-state attorneys appearing in Hawaii court litigation to use the existing pro hac vice admission process without separate registration.

  • Effective date: 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.

3/2/2016

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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