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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 9105

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(a) The measure of compensation of persons authorized to practice law is left to the express or implied agreement of the parties, subject to the regulation of the Supreme Court.

(b) Any agreement for such compensation or for reimbursement of any expenses incident to the prosecution or defense of any claim by any party is wholly void if such professional employment was solicited by the person authorized to practice law or by any other person acting on his or her behalf or at his or her request, unless the services of such person authorized to practice law on Guam are first requested by such party. Solicitation shall be defined in the same manner as it is defined in the ethical rules applicable to persons authorized to practice law on Guam.

1985 SOURCE: Govt. Code § 28014; modified.

1985 COMMENT: Modified to reflect the power of the Supreme Court and to reflect developments of Asolicitation@ and First Amendment rights of attorneys.

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7 Guam Code Ann. CIVIL PROCEDURE
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