Supreme Court of Florida

In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar - Chapter 4

August 29, 2024393 So. 3d 134

Summary

The court adopted most of the proposed amendments to Chapter 4 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, including provisions addressing generative artificial intelligence and testimonials by celebrity clients. It declined to remove references to "zeal" and "zealous" and rejected a proposal requiring lawyers subject to emergency or indefinite suspensions to sever employment or financial interests in authorized business entities. The amendments take effect October 28, 2024.