Opinion
Delivered October 29, 1990
On the 25th day of September, 1990, the Arkansas Continuing Legal Education Board filed a motion in this Court to amend Rule 4.(C)(3), which requires that written materials be made available to the attendees of CLE programs prior to or during the program in question. The Board notes in its motion that on infrequent occasions some sponsors did not meet this provision and requests that provisions be made to cover programs that provide a transcript of the proceedings, to those who attend, after the conclusion of the course.
Rule 4.(C)(3), presently provides:
Prior to, or during, the course, each attendee must be provided with written course materials of a quality and quantity which indicate that adequate time has been devoted to their preparation and that they will be of value to the attendees in the course of their practice.
We amend Rule 4.(C)(3), of the Arkansas Rules for Minimum Continuing Legal Education, as follows:
Prior to, during, or after the course, each attendee must be provided with written course materials of a quality and quantity which indicate that adequate time has been devoted to the speaker's preparation and that the written materials will be of value to the attendees in the course of their practice. In the event written materials are not provided before, or during the program, the program will not be subject to pre-approval by the Board. In the event materials are submitted after the program, the Board will make a determination as to what, if any, credit shall be given for the course.
This amendment is effective October 29, 1990.