In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.710

Headline: Florida Supreme Court Amends Rules for Appealing Lawyer Advertising Decisions

Citation:

Court: Florida Supreme Court · Filed: 2026-03-12 · Docket: SC2025-1415
Published
Outcome: Other
Impact Score: 60/100 — Moderate impact: This case has notable implications for related legal matters.
Legal Topics: appellate-procedurelegal-ethicsadministrative-lawrule-amendment

Case Summary

This case involves amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.710, which governs the procedures for appealing decisions made by the Florida Bar's Board of Governors concerning lawyer advertising. The Florida Supreme Court approved several changes to the rule. Key amendments include clarifying that the Board of Governors' decision is final agency action, establishing a 30-day deadline for filing a notice of appeal, and specifying the required contents of the notice of appeal. The amendments also detail the process for filing the record on appeal, the briefing schedule, and the standard of review the Court will apply, which is whether the Board's findings are supported by competent, substantial evidence and whether its recommendations are lawful. The Court also clarified that the Board's decision is presumed correct.

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Key Holdings

The court established the following key holdings in this case:

  1. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.710 is amended to clarify the process for appealing Florida Bar Board of Governors' decisions on lawyer advertising.
  2. The Board of Governors' decision regarding lawyer advertising is deemed a final agency action.
  3. A notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the Board's decision.
  4. The standard of review for the Supreme Court is whether the Board's findings are supported by competent, substantial evidence and whether its recommendations are lawful.
  5. The Board's decision is presumed correct on appeal.

Entities and Participants

Parties

  • Florida Supreme Court (party)
  • Florida Bar (company)
  • Board of Governors (company)

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

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Basic Questions (4)

Q: What was this case about?

This case was about the Florida Supreme Court's amendments to Rule 9.710 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, which outlines the process for appealing decisions made by the Florida Bar's Board of Governors regarding lawyer advertising.

Q: What is the main purpose of the amendments?

The main purpose of the amendments is to clarify and streamline the appellate process for challenging decisions on lawyer advertising made by the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, including setting deadlines, specifying required documents, and defining the standard of review.

Q: What is the deadline for filing an appeal under the new rule?

Under the amended rule, a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the Board of Governors' decision.

Q: What standard will the Supreme Court use to review these appeals?

The Supreme Court will review whether the Board's findings are supported by competent, substantial evidence and whether its recommendations are lawful. The Board's decision is also presumed correct.

Case Details

Case NameIn Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.710
Citation
CourtFlorida Supreme Court
Date Filed2026-03-12
Docket NumberSC2025-1415
Precedential StatusPublished
OutcomeOther
Impact Score60 / 100
Legal Topicsappellate-procedure, legal-ethics, administrative-law, rule-amendment
Jurisdictionfl

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