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 January 30 Board of Governors meeting in Tallahassee. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, rules 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 becomes effective. Other amendments noticed are final on Board of Governors action. Additionally, nonsubstantive 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@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.

Final Action Items

RULES REGULATING THE FLORIDA BAR

Chapter 4 Rules of Professional Conduct

PREAMBLE--A LAWYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

In terminology, definition of "lawyer," deletes "any court of' so that the term "lawyer" includes both Florida Bar members and other lawyers authorized to practice in the State of Florida.

Chapter 2 Bylaws of The Florida Bar

RULE 2-3.10 MEETINGS

Changes "The Florida Bar Center" to "in Tallahassee."

Chapter 4 Rules of Professional Conduct

RULE 4-1.7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CURRENT CLIENTS

Within subdivision (d), adds other significant relationships to the familial relationships requiring disclosure and consent when opposing in a representation. Within the commentary, defines other significant relationships.

Chapter 6 Legal Specialization and Education Programs

Rule 6-30.1 Standards for Board Certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law

New subchapter 6-30.1 sets forth standards to establish a new area of certification in condominium and planned development law.

Rule 6-30.2 Definitions

New subchapter 6-30.2 sets forth definitions for Community Association and Planned Development, Condominium and Planned Development Law and Practice of Law.

Rule 6-30.3 Minimum Standards

New subchapter 6-30.3 set forth minimum standards for lawyers seeking board certification in the area of Condominium and Planned Development Law.

Rule 6-30.4 Recertification

New subchapter 6-30.4 sets forth standards for recertification in Condominium and Planned Development Law.

Standing Board Policy 1.60

Within subdivision (a)(14), changes "Ideals and Goals of Professionalism" to "Professionalism Expectations."

Standing Committee on Professionalism

Professionalism Expectations

The Professionalism Expectations is a document designed to replace the current Ideals and Goals of Professionalism adopted by The Florida Bar Board of Governors in 1990. Some are substantive revisions; others are merely editorial refinements. The title is changed and the Standing Committee on Professionalism's definition of professionalism is added. Throughout the entire document, "Expectations" has replaced the word "Goals" and language is simplified to avoid legalese. For each section's "Ideal,"...