Navigation The Board of Governors of The Florida Bar gives notice of filing with the Supreme Court of Florida, on or about February 1, 2022, a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. A copy of the proposed amendments is printed below. A copy of this consolidated submission may be requested by contacting the […]
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New family law summary judgment rules debated at court
The Supreme Court’s adoption of its civil summary judgment standards into family law rules should be rolled back or modified because of the unique demands of family law cases, particularly involving the care and custody of children, according to the Family Law Rules Committee. In a December 7 oral argument with “a certain lack of […]
Professionalism review panel to present recommendations in March
Gary Lesser The Special Committee for the Review of Professionalism in Florida expects to deliver its final recommendations in March, President-elect Gary Lesser told the Board of Governors. Lesser, who serves as co-chair, told the board at a December 3 meeting that the committee has decided on a final game plan for implementing one of […]
Give the gift of pro bono
Connie Bookman This holiday season, The Florida Bar Foundation and The Florida Bar Pro Bono Legal Services Committee are encouraging all Florida lawyers to consider a donation of their time toward a pro bono case in 2022. “Lawyers are the only people who can give the gift of legal advice and counsel, for which so […]
Amendment would shield some financial affidavits of dvorcing parties form public disclosure
Cory Brandfon The Board of Governors has voted to accept a Family Law Rules Committee proposal that, under certain circumstances, would allow divorcing parties to waive the filing of financial affidavits. At its December 3 meeting on Amelia Island, the board voted 31-1 to recommend acceptance of the proposal, despite the objection of the Family […]