Gentlemen, Under Rule 8.6(6)(c) of JAGINST 5803.1B, Col Smith has an obligation to report that she is under investigation by the MD State Bar (her licensing authority). In a couple weeks, we should find out if she did so. S/F Doug 6. RULE 8.6 REQUIREMENT TO REMAIN IN GOOD STANDING WITH LICENSING AUTHORITIES a. Each officer of the Navy appointed as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, each officer of the Marine Corps designated a judge advocate, and each civil service and contracted civilian attorney who practices law under the cognizance and supervision of the Judge Advocate General shall maintain a status considered "in good standing" at all times with the licensing authority admitting the individual to the practice of law before the highest court of at least one State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. b. The Judge Advocate General, the Director, Judge Advocate Division, HQMC, or any other supervisory attorney may require any covered USG attorney over whom they exercise authority to establish that the attorney continues to be in good standing with his or her licensing authority. Representatives of the Judge Advocate General or of the Director, Judge Advocate Division, HQMC, may also inquire directly of any such covered USG attorney's licensing authority to establish whether he or she continues to be in good standing and has no disciplinary action pending. c. Each covered USG attorney shall immediately report to the Judge Advocate General if any jurisdiction in which the covered USG attorney is or has been a member in good standing commences disciplinary investigation or action against him or her or if the covered USG attorney is disciplined, suspended, or disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction. Douglas S. Wacker Captain, USMC Future Operations Officer MWHS-3, 3D MAW douglas.wacker@usmc.mil Wk: 858-577-7906 DSN: 267-6730 Cell: 858-401-9392 "Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." ~George S. Patton
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