Back in April I reported (here) that the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) formally submitted a proposal to the ABA asking it to adopt a new version of Model Rule 5.5 that would eliminate the traditional state-based limitation on law practice, by which lawyers can practice only in the states in which they are admitted. According to the proposal lawyers should be allowed to practice anywhere in the country as long as they are admitted somewhere in the country.
This issue has been raised and debated many times and, unfortunately in my opinion, the prevailing view remains that jurisdictions should be allowed to close their borders to "outsiders." For this reason, I support the suggested changes.
If you want more information on the issue, here is a link to a podcast in which APRL President Brian Faughnan discusses the proposal. You can also listen to the podcast by clicking on the play button below or here.
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