Florida Is First State to Require Technology CLEs

Florida attorneys will have to brush up on their technical knowledge to remain active in the Florida Bar.

The Florida Supreme Court adopted two amendments to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar Sept. 29 that highlight the legal profession’s commitment to staying current with technological advancements that relate to the practice of law.

An amendment to Rule 6-10.3 (Minimum Continuing Legal Education Standards) now requires attorneys to complete 33 hours of CLE over a three-year period, with three hours in an approved technology program.

An amendment to Rule 4-1.1 (Competence) says that competent representation may involve a lawyer’s association with ...