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The Florida Bar re Amendment to the Rules

Citations: 515 So. 2d 977; 12 Fla. L. Weekly 545; 1987 Fla. LEXIS 2459; 1987 WL 61Docket: No. 70832

Court: Supreme Court of Florida; October 28, 1987; Florida; State Supreme Court

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 Rules

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 Changes

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 Amendments

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.