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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.
Bar Rule Petitions Filed (Pending)
In re Amendments to the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Bylaws 2-4.1 and 2-8.2, filed February 4, 2025, Case No. SC2025-0157. In rule 2-4.1, clarifies that the bar’s president or designee or person designated by the board is the bar’s only official spokesperson. In rule 2-8.2, Adds that committees can create their own internal operating procedures as long as they are not inconsistent with Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, standing board policies, or Robert’s Rules of Order. Under Rule Regulating Fla. Bar 1-11.2, Notice of Amendment, these amendments will become effective 50 days after filing with this Court unless this Court orders a different effective date.
In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Rules 6-3.5 and 6-3.6, filed January 3, 2025, Case No. SC2025-0017. Adds that the Board of Legal Specialization and Education authority to extend the application requirements completion time for specified events.
In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Rules 4-7.19 and 4-7.20, filed January 3, 2025, Case No. SC2025-0018, In Rule 4-7.19, deletes the specific dollar amount and adds “set by the bar’s executive director as approved by the Board of Governors.” Also adds that The Florida Bar will provide the Florida Supreme Court with 30 days’ notice prior to the effectiveness of any increase in the amount of a fee or the imposition of any new fee. In Rule 4-7.20, Adds new subdivision (h) creating an exemption for advertisements and other communications regarding legal services made by legal aid organizations.
In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Discipline Rules, filed January 3, 2025, Case No. SC2025-0019. The bar proposes new rules or amendments to Rules Regulating Fla. Bar 3-5.2, 3-5.4, 3-7.7, 3-7.18, 14-4.1, 20-5.4 and Professionalism Code 1.2.
In re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar – Chapter 1, filed January 3, 2025, Case No. SC2025-0020. The bar proposes new rules or amendments to Rules Regulating Fla. Bar 1-3.6, 1-3.10, 1-3.11, and 1-7.3.
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