Proposed board action.

Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its March 11,2016 Board of Governors meeting in New Orleans. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most of these amendments must still be formally filed with the Supreme Court of Florida, with further notice and opportunity to be heard, before they are officially approved and become effective. Additionally, non-substantive edits to conform to the Supreme Court style guide are not always noted in the summary. To receive a full copy of the text of any of these proposed amendments, email jgreen(S?flabar.org or call Janellen Green at (850) 561-5751. Reference any requested proposal by its title or item number and date of this publication. RULES REGULATING THE FLORIDA BAR Final Action

Chapter 3 Rules of Discipline

RULE 3-2. l(i) Definitions

Amends Rule 3-2.1 to add subpart (i) defining "inquiry" as used in chapter 3 regarding opening a bar discipline investigation after an inquiry is made. Subsequent subdivisions are renumbered. RULE 3-7.16 LIMITATION ON TIME TO BRING COMPLAINT

Subdivision (a) of the rule is re-organized, clarifies when inquiries are time-barred, and adds that written inquiries must be made to Lawyer Regulation in bar headquarters in Tallahassee.

Chapter 4 Rules of Professional Conduct

RULE 4-1.8 CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PROHIBITED AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS

Within subdivision (c), deletes "substantial" before gift regarding soliciting gifts from clients and drafting instruments giving gifts. Within the comment, adds commentary regarding preparing documents that appoint the lawyer or the lawyer's relative asa fiduciary, noting the potential personal conflict and information the lawyer should provide the client so the client may make an informed decision.

Chapter 5 Rules Regulating Trust Accounts

RULE 5-1.1 TRUST ACCOUNTS

Within subdivisions (a)(1), (a)(2), (g)(1) and (g)(5), amendment adds federally insured credit unions to the list of approved institutions for lawyer trust accounts.

Bylaws

Bylaws--General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section

The General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section by-laws are amended throughout to reflect a new section name change, in which "General Practice" is removed from the section's name.

First Reading

Chapter 4 Rules of Professional Conduct

RULE 4-7.22 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES

Rule is re-organized...