Navigation Florida lawyers should be aware the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. […]
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Florida Rules of Small Claims Court amendment to Rule 7.010
The Small Claims Court Rules Committee, in compliance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.140, invites comments on proposed amendments to Rule 7.010 . Interested persons have until April 1, 2024, to submit any comments to the chair of the Small Claims Court Rules Committee, Alison Verges Walters, and to Bar attorney liaison, Kelly Smith, […]
Proposed amendments to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.265 (Municipal Ordinance Violations) and 2.430 (Retention of Court Records)
Proposed amendments to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.265 (Municipal Ordinance Violations) and 2.430 (Retention of Court Records)2024_09 (MAR) News Notice Rule 2.265 and 2.430 3-1-2024
Proposed board action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its March 15, 2024, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
Proposed amendments to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.505 (Attorneys)
Proposed amendments to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Rule 2.505 (Attorneys)