—Definition of Dishonest Con-

duct (a) As used in Sections 2-68 through 2-81, inclu- sive, ‘‘dishonest conduct’’ means wrongful acts committed by an attorney, in an attorney-client relationship or in a fiduciary capacity arising out of an attorney-client relationship, in the nature of theft or embezzlement of money or the wrongful taking or conversion of money, property, or other things of value, including, but not limited to refusal to refund unearned fees received in advance as required by Rule 1.16 (d) of the Rules of Profes- sional Conduct. (b) ‘‘Dishonest conduct’’ does not include such wrongful acts committed in connection with the provision of investment services to the claimant by the attorney. (Adopted June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999.)