Utah State Bar eBulletin
Online Licensing to Begin Week of June 3
The annual online licensing renewal process will begin the week of June 3, 2024, at which time you will receive an email outlining renewal instructions. This email will be sent to your email address of record.  Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-107 requires lawyers to provide their current e-mail address to the Bar.  If you need to update your email address of record, please contact onlineservices@utahbar.org.

With the online system you will be able to verify and update your unique licensure information, join sections and specialty bars, answer a few questions, and will then be prompted to pay all fees.

The Bar accepts all major credit cards. Payment can also be made by ACH/E-check. NO PAPER CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Upon completion of the renewal process, you will receive a licensing confirmation email. 
Court Grants Bar Motion for Summary Judgment in Pomeroy Case
The Utah State Bar’s Motion for Summary Judgement in the case Pomeroy v. Utah State Bar was granted by Judge Tena Campbell in Federal District Court last week. “The Utah Bar has not violated Ms. Pomeroy’s free speech and association rights by engaging in activities with which she disagrees,” the court noted. The Court held that the challenged activities were germane to the practice of law and the mission of the Bar. The full text of the order can be found here.
Cas Melanson White Appointed to Seventh District Juvenile Bench
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Cas Melanson White to Utah’s Seventh District Juvenile Court, filling a vacancy created by Presiding Judge Mary L. Manley's retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.

“I am thankful Cas Melanson White is willing to serve Utah’s youth and their families in the Seventh District Juvenile Court,” Gov. Cox said. “I know her knowledge and experience in child welfare will benefit these communities well.”
Annual CLE Compliance Rule Announcement for 2023-24 Year
Remember, all active status Lawyers and Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP) admitted to practice in Utah are now required to comply annually with the Mandatory CLE requirements. The CLE Reporting Period is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. As a reminder, attorneys can comply online as soon as their hours are completed.

Active Lawyers:
The annual CLE requirement is 12 hours of accredited CLE. The 12 hours of CLE must include a minimum of one hour of Ethics CLE and one hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE.
 
At least six hours of the CLE must be Live CLE, which may include any combination of In-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE. The remaining six hours of CLE may include Self-study CLE or Live CLE.
 
Active Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP):
The annual CLE requirement is 6 hours of accredited CLE. The 6 hours of CLE must include a minimum of one hour of Ethics CLE and one hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE.
 
At least three hours of the CLE must be Live CLE, which may include any combination of In-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE. The remaining three hours of CLE may include Self-study CLE or Live CLE.
 
Active Emeritus Lawyers:
The annual CLE requirement is 6 hours of accredited CLE. The 6 hours of CLE can be any of your choice. There is no Ethics nor Professionalism required. They all may be done as self-study. There are no live requirements for Emeritus members.