Bill Summary for H 714 (2011-2012)

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Jun 6 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 714 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO ALLOW NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS OPERATING AS A PROFESSIONAL AND TRADE ASSOCIATION OR A BUSINESS LEAGUE TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS USING ATTORNEYS DULY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THIS STATE.
Intro. by Torbett.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends proposed GS 84-5(c) to add nonprofit corporations operating as labor organizations to those entities permitted to provide legal services to members solely by and through attorneys licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Specifies that attorneys providing such legal services are governed by and subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct of the NC State Bar. Requires any association providing legal services to first provide the member of the organization a written policy including specified items. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.