552 So. 2d 1094 - Florida Bar re Schwarz’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 4 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “(1) Questions concerning the regulation and discipline of attorneys; (2) matters relating to the improvement of the functioning of the courts, judicial efficacy and efficiency; (3) increasing the availability of legal services to society; (4) regulation of attorneys’ client trust accounts; and (5) the education, ethics, competence, integrity and regulation as a body, of the legal profession.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 581 So. 2d 1294 - Florida Bar re Frankel · 12 So. 3d 183 - Liberty Counsel v. Florida Bar Board of Governors

2. “(1) That the issue be recognized as being of great public interest; (2) that lawyers are especially suited by their training and experience to evaluate and explain the issue; and (3) the subject matter affects the rights of those likely to come into contact with the judicial system.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 12 So. 3d 183 - Liberty Counsel v. Florida Bar Board of Governors · 771 So. 2d 523 - Alper v. the Florida Bar

3. “The board of governors shall adopt standing board policies governing the internal administration and operation of The Florida Bar and the board of governors. The board of governors may adopt, amend, or rescind standing board policies by a majority vote of the membership of the board of governors provided any amendment to any standing board policy shall not be effective until 30 days after adoption. Such standing board policies may be adopted, rescinded, or amended by a majority vote of those present at any regular meeting of the board of governors provided advance written notice is given to the members of the board of governors of the proposed adoption, repeal, or amendment of any standing board policy. The provision of any standing board policy may be waived by a two-thirds vote of those present at any regular meeting of the board of governors.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. 12 So. 3d 183 - Liberty Counsel v. Florida Bar Board of Governors