Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia

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Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia

Nov 20, 2025, 16:57 by Jennifer Mason

The Supreme Court of Georgia, having considered the 2024-2 Motion to Amend the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia, orders on November 10, 2025, that Part VIII – Continuing Legal Education, be amended effective December 4, 2025. Click here to access the exact text of the Supreme Court’s order.

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