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Art. 4 Act on the Practice of the Legal Profession (AnwG) - Jurisdiction

Attorney Commission
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Art. 4 AnwG - Jurisdiction · Jurisdiction

1. The Bar Commission maintains the cantonal attorney register pursuant to Art. 5 para. 3 of the Federal Act on the Freedom of Movement for Lawyers (BGFA) and the public list pursuant to Art. 28 para. 2 BGFA. It is responsible for supervision and disciplinary matters.

2. The Bar Commission administers the bar examination and issues the attorney's license.

3. It decides on the passing of the aptitude examination pursuant to Art. 31 BGFA and the oral examination pursuant to Art. 32 BGFA.

4. The Bar Commission decides on exemptions from professional secrecy and performs other duties assigned to it by the federal law as the supervisory authority.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (2)

OGVE.2016.17.18.htm · ow (Art. 4 Abs. 4 AnwG)
Attorney-Client Privilege Prevails Over Factual Clarification in Litigation
Mentioned in the context of attorney-client privilege and the possibility of release by the bar association, although the court ultimately finds release not permissible in this case.
VVGE.2011.13.Nr.17 · ow (Art. 4 AnwG)
Obwalden Supervision of Lawyers Extends Beyond Registration
The court established the competence of the Disciplinary Committee as a supervisory authority.