The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar gives notice of filing with the Supreme Court of Florida, on or about January 3, 2025, a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The full text of the proposed amendments is below.  Members who desire to comment on these proposed amendments may do so within 30 days of the filing of the Bar’s petition. Comments must be filed directly with the clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida, and a copy must be served on the executive director of The Florida Bar. Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, governs these proceedings.

RULE 4-7.19 EVALUATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS

In subdivision (h), 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.

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