A lawyer in Florida is in trouble with the Florida Bar because he used a pit bull in his advertising material. The Florida Bar filed a complaint on March 2, 2021, alleging several violations of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The Pitbull Lawyer at Taylor Law According to the complaint, Robert Laurence Pelletier is…
Read MoreThe penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are significant in every state in the country. First-time offenders can expect to face steep fines and even jail time in addition to having their driver’s license suspended for anywhere from ninety days to a year. In some states, treatment for drug and alcohol abuse is also…
Read MoreThe internet has changed how potential clients locate attorneys. They often begin searching for attorneys by Googling attorneys near them. They narrow their list by reading online reviews on social media sites, Yelp, Avvo, Google, and other online review sites. Having a robust online presence can boost a lawyer’s business significantly. For the most part,…
Read MoreEvery state has its own bar association, and every bar association sets its own legal and ethical rules regarding legal advertising. In addition, the American Bar Association is an overarching association which often sets standards and rules adopted by states individually. Issues around legal advertising fall into three broad categories: What is legal or illegal?…
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