In re Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court granted the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors' application to amend Rules 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 4.4 of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct. The amendments, addressing terminology, competence, client communication, confidentiality, and respect for third-party rights, were made effective immediately.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Oklahoma had jurisdiction over the application to amend the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. The application to amend Rules 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 4.4 of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct was granted, and the amendments set out in Exhibit A became effective immediately.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Oklahoma had jurisdiction to consider the Board of Governors' application to amend the Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. Whether the application to amend Rules 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 4.4 should be granted.

Disposition

approved