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In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar - Chapter 3

Jurisdiction: Florida
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Added: 2026-01-09 • License: See original source

Overview

  • The Florida Supreme Court issued a per curiam order approving the Florida Bar’s petition to amend Chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, specifically revising Rule 3‑3.2 governing the Bar’s Board of Governors. The amendment alters the governance structure and procedural aspects of the Board, affecting how the Bar administers attorney regulation and discipline in Florida.
  • The amendment modifies Rule 3‑3.2, which details the composition, election, and duties of the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors.
  • Changes aim to improve representativeness and efficiency of Board governance, potentially impacting attorney oversight and policy‑making.
  • The court’s per curiam order indicates unanimous or uncontroversial approval, giving the amendment immediate effect unless further challenged.
  • Practitioners should review the revised rule to understand new procedural requirements for Bar governance participation and compliance.

Full Text

# In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar - Chapter 3 **Source:** [CourtListener Florida Supreme Court](https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10760843/in-re-amendments-to-rules-regulating-the-florida-bar-chapter-3/) **Author:** Supreme Court of Florida **Published:** 2025-12-18 **Jurisdiction:** Florida ## Summary - The Florida Supreme Court issued a per curiam order approving the Florida Bar’s petition to amend Chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, specifically revising Rule 3‑3.2 governing the Bar’s Board of Governors. The amendment alters the governance structure and procedural aspects of the Board, affecting how the Bar administers attorney regulation and discipline in Florida. - The amendment modifies Rule 3‑3.2, which details the composition, election, and duties of the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors. - Changes aim to improve representativeness and efficiency of Board governance, potentially impacting attorney oversight and policy‑making. - The court’s per curiam order indicates unanimous or uncontroversial approval, giving the amendment immediate effect unless further challenged. - Practitioners should review the revised rule to understand new procedural requirements for Bar governance participation and compliance. ## Content

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC2025-1180 ____________ IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO RULES REGULATING THE FLORIDA BAR – CHAPTER 3. December 18, 2025 PER CURIAM. The Florida Bar petitions the Court to amend Chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. 1 Specifically, the Bar proposes amending rules 3-3.2 (Board of Governors of The Florida Bar)


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