Florida Bar approves $6 million loan

The Florida Bar Board of Governors July 25 approved a $6 million loan to The Florida Bar Foundation to be made in two installments of $3 million each. The maximum term of the loan will be seven years starting with the initial disbursement of funds. The loan will help the Foundation continue to carry out its mission of providing greater access to justice, with $1 million of each draw to be used directly or indirectly to increase access to justice through the use of innovative technology and the training and support of legal aid providers and pro bono attorneys in its use.