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1975 NSBA Newsl. 1 (1975)

handle is hein.barjournals/neblwr1975 and id is 1 raw text is: REPORT FROM THE DISCIPLINARY HEARING -- PAGES 6,7 LAW DAY PLANS REVEALED -- PAGE 8 nebraska state bar association February 1975 us before the Legislature. YOUR There are many that have given generously of their time in PRESIDENT assisting in this essential NOTES endeavor. During the past The Supreme Court has appoint- Buck Sm' h weeks I have ed a committee to refine the had the unique Disciplinary Rules that were opportunity to become acquain- recently mailed to the member- ted in depth with the member- ship. The new Code of Profes- ship. It has been a revelation sional Responsibility requires to learn of the divergent opin- that a lawyer serve his client ions that exist on practically competently as well as honest- every phase of the programs ly. The revised Rules will of the Association, proposed encompass both aspects. legislation, and all that has to do with the practice of The need exists for continuing law. There are indeed those education. It is essential, that are extreme, one way orbut demanding, for a lawyer to the other, thus forming a keep abreast of and informed sharp difference of opinion as on all matters affecting his to what is best for our profes- practice. Charles Wright and sion. However, I have derived Tom Kelley have done an ex- satisfaction from learning cellent job in this area and more about the independence, promise many more seminars on eccentricities and dedication matters of interest to all of to personal convictions of our us. Professional competence membership. It would appear is mandatory under Canon 6 6f that we are, to say the the Code of Professional least, a strong-willed group Responsibility and continued and that each in his own way education is and will be the is rendering a valuable service responsibility of our As- to society. sociation. A united front on all issues has never existed and perhaps never will. It is comforting that we are able to compromise our differences, to the extent that we do. The Association has been able to continue and enlarge upon its program for our common betterment. Legislation is perhaps one of the more important matters at present. Arlen Beam continues to function in a highly compe- tent manner in representing JAMES BEGLEY NAED TO STATE ADVISORY COaVIITTEE The Supreme Court recently ap- pointed James F. Begley of Plattsmouth as a member of the Advisory Committee from the Fourth District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Charles F. Adams of Aurora who had served on the committee for more than 25 years. The Advisory Committee is com- prised of one representative from each of the six Supreme Court Judicial Districts and one at large member. Its functions are to review all disciplinary proceedings re- ferred to it by local commit- tees on inquiry, and to issue advisory opinions interpreting the provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The Advisory Committee was created by Rule of the Supreme Court in 1938. .9. .9. .2. J. L9 .1. .9. L2 USE OF CREDIT CARDS OK'D BY ADVISORY COMITTEE On Nov. 16, 1974, the ABA adopted Formal Opinion 338 which allowed the use of credit cards for payment of legal ser- vices and expenses, subject to certain guidelines. Our State Advisory Committee had, in opinion 72-2, prohibited the use of credit cards unless the Bar Association specifi- cally approved and participated in the plan. On Jan. 23, 1975, the State Advisory Committee rescinded Opinion 72-2 and permitted Nebraska lawyers to accept credit cards for payment of legal services and expenses, consistent with guidelines specified in Opinion No. 75-1. Anyone interested in the full text of Opinion 75-1 should write to Robert Blair, Counsel for Discipline, 1019 Sharp Building, Lincoln 68508. 75-1

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