Updates to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
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Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
Bar Rule Opinions
October 31, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0964. The Supreme Court of Florida issued an opinion on October 31, 2024, amending Rule 6-10.3 to allow CLE credit for pro bono service on an hour-for-hour basis capped at 5 CLE credit hours per reporting cycle, effective December 31, 2024.
September 4, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0029. In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Chapter 3. On September 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Chapter 3, Rules of Discipline, effective November 8, 2024, at the bar’s request.
August 28, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0032. On August 28, 2024, The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.6, 4-5.1, and 4-5.3 to address artificial intelligence. Rule 4-7.15(c)(2) amendments add commentary to Rule 4-7.13 to allow a current or former client who is a celebrity to offer a truthful testimonial of all other rule requirements are met. Amendments become effective October 28, 2024.
Case No. SC2024-0236. On August 28, 2024, The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules 11-1.2 and 11-1.3. Changes to Rule 11-1.2 allow consent to a certified legal intern’s representation to be orally on the record and allow for appearance in virtual proceedings only if the supervising lawyer and certified legal intern maintain a separate confidential communication channel during the proceedings. Changes to Rule 11-1.3 simplify the certified legal intern application process and shorten the legal studies requirement to be eligible to apply
Amendments become effective October 28, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Case No. C2024-0237. On August 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules 6-3.5 and 6-3.6 on requirements for board certification and recertification.
July 3, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0493. In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Rule 1-3.3. On July 3, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rule 1-3.3 (Official Bar Name and Contact Information), effective July 8, 2024, at the bar’s request.
May 9, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0030. On May 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules 1-3.2 (Membership Classifications), 1-3.3 (Official Bar Name and Contact Information), 1-3.7 (Reinstatement to Membership), 1-7.3 (Membership Fees), Bylaw 2-3.10 (Meetings), 11-1.8 (Continuation of Practice Program After Completion of Law School Program or Graduation), Chapter 8, and 20-3.1 (Requirements for Registration).
April 18, 2024
Case No. SC2024-0031. In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Chapter 6. On April 18, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Chapter 6 at the bar’s request addressing board certification, recertification, and continuing legal education requirements. The changes are effective June 17, 2024.
February 29, 2024
Case No. SC2023-1412. In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Continuing Legal Education. On February 29, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to various rules regarding to continuing legal education related to the Supreme Court of Florida’s amendments to Rule 6-10.3 in SC2023-0884.
September 7, 2023
Case No. SC2022-1293. In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Chapters 3 and 14. On September 7, 2023, the Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Chapters 3 (Rules of Discipline) and 14 (Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration) at the bar’s request. The amendments are effective November 6, 2023.
August 31, 2023
Case No. SC2023-0108. In Re: Amendments to Rule Regulating The Florida Bar – Rule 3-5.2. The Supreme Court of Florida on its own motion adopted amendments to Rule 3-5.2(a)(1): “The fact that a lawyer has been charged with a felony by an indictment or information in state or federal court may, for the purposes of this rule, constitute clear and convincing evidence that the lawyer’s continued practice of law would cause great public harm when such felony charge alleges conduct reflecting adversely on the lawyer’s fitness to practice law.” The amendments are effective October 30, 2023.
Bar Rule Petitions Filed (Pending)
None.
Opinions
Florida Supreme Court opinions issued starting in 2023 are available by searching the Florida Appellate Case Information System.
Oral Arguments
Florida Supreme Court Oral Argument Schedule
Filing Comments on Existing Rules Petitions
If you are filing comments with the Supreme Court of Florida in an existing rules case, you must file using the statewide e-portal pursuant to R. Jud. Admin. 2.516.