Opinions interpreting the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct are denoted "R" for formal opinions and "RI" for informal opinions. State Bar Ethics Opinions cite the applicable California Rules of Professional Conduct in effect at the time of the writing of the opinion.A lawyer may ethically limit the scope of representation of a client, but the lawyer should notify the client clearly of the limitation of representation. The Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility makes available advisory opinions on the ethical considerations of the practice of law. State bar associations are beginning to release AI ethics opinions. Learn what these opinions say about AI use in the legal profession. Filing a Complete Application. NOTICE: Beginning April 1, 2024, amendments to Gov. See Utah State Bar Ethics Advisory Op. No. 97-06 (1997). 1989).) State bar associations issuing ethics opinions on the unenforceability of non-compete provisions in attorney agreements include: • Florida.