Sections
9 entriesSection 6150Establishes that the article is part of Chapter 4 of the division, while limiting the meaning of the phrase “this chapter” elsewhere…Section 6151Defines a “runner or capper” as any person or entity acting for consideration, in any capacity as an agent for an attorney…Section 6152Prohibits acting as a runner or capper for attorneys, soliciting attorney business in listed public or private places, or soliciting another person…Section 6153Sets criminal penalties for prohibited runner-or-capper conduct at up to one year in county jail and a fine up to $15,000 for…Section 6154Bars enforcement of any attorney or law-firm professional-services contract obtained through a runner or capper by making the contract void and requiring…Section 6155Prohibits nongovernmental lawyer-referral operations and attorney acceptance unless the service is State Bar certified, follows approved standards, and does not increase normal…Section 6155.1Establishes civil-penalty liability for any person or entity that engages, has engaged, or proposes to engage in violations of Section 6155, enforceable…Section 6156Prohibits California-authorized attorneys from sharing legal fees with an out-of-state alternative business structure unless also licensed there, the fees pay for services…Section 6156.5Allows any person to sue for a specified referral-service violation and seek statutory damages of $5,000 to $100,000 per violation or three…