Attorneys: unlawful solicitations and advertisements.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill aims to strengthen regulations around attorney advertising in California. It clarifies definitions related to advertising, prohibits unlawful solicitations and referrals, and increases penalties for misleading or deceptive ads. Specifically, it expands the State Bar’s authority to investigate and discipline attorneys and referral services for violations of advertising rules, including those related to false or misleading statements and improper joint advertising arrangements. The bill also addresses issues related to lawyer referral services and their operations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘advertisement’ more broadly to include various communication methods.
- Prohibits unlawful solicitations and referrals by runners or cappers.
- Increases penalties for violating advertising rules, including statutory damages and potential civil enforcement actions.
- Expands the State Bar’s authority to investigate and discipline attorneys and referral services for misleading advertising.
- Requires joint advertising agreements to include liability for the content of the advertisement.
- Clarifies rules regarding lawyer referral services, including ownership restrictions and requirements for certification.
- Prohibits guarantees or warranties regarding legal outcomes in advertisements.
- Requires conspicuous disclosure of attorney office locations in legal advertisements.
Who is affected
- Attorneys
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