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(1) If the fidelity authority considers that there has been, or may have been, a default by a law practice, it may publish a notice in accordance with the Uniform Rules seeking information about the default or inviting claims about the default or both.

(2) A notice inviting claims about a default must fix a final date for making claims that is at least 3 months and not more than 12 months after the date of the first (or only) publication of the notice.

Note

Section 248(1) provides a right of appeal against a failure to determine a claim after 12 months after the claim was made.

(3) The fidelity authority may provide information to persons making inquiries in response to a notice published under this section.