Narrative Opinion Summary
The Florida Bar has requested a change to the terminology in its rules, specifically to amend the name of the board of certification and designation to the board of certification, designation, and education throughout chapter 6 of the bar rules. This amendment has been approved and will take effect immediately. The decision is endorsed by Chief Justice McDonald and Justices Overton, Ehrlich, Shaw, Barkett, Grimes, and Kogan.
Legal Issues Addressed
Amendment of Bar Rulessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Florida Bar's request to change the terminology in its rules has been approved, indicating the board's authority to amend procedural aspects of its governance.
Reasoning: The Florida Bar has requested a change to the terminology in its rules, specifically to amend the name of the board of certification and designation to the board of certification, designation, and education throughout chapter 6 of the bar rules.
Immediate Effect of Rule Changessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The approved amendment to the bar rules is set to take effect without delay, demonstrating the court's power to expedite procedural changes.
Reasoning: This amendment has been approved and will take effect immediately.
Judicial Endorsement of Bar Rule Amendmentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision to approve the amendment is supported by the consensus of the Chief Justice and the Justices, highlighting the collective judicial approval required for such changes.
Reasoning: The decision is endorsed by Chief Justice McDonald and Justices Overton, Ehrlich, Shaw, Barkett, Grimes, and Kogan.