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Podcast: Legal Marketing that Complies with State Bar of Texas Ad Rules
Muse’s own Amy Boardman Hunt and Gene Major, the State Bar of Texas Director of Advertising Review, were guests on the State Bar of Texas Podcast discussing with host Rocky Dhir how lawyers can market themselves in ways that comply with the State Bar of Texas’ Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, which govern lawyer advertising in Texas.
Deciphering the State Bar of Texas Advertising Rules with Gene Major
For more than 20 years, the State Bar of Texas advertising rules have governed lawyer advertising, including print and electronic ads, websites, brochures and practically any communication about a lawyer’s legal services that reaches the public. Despite two decades of regulation, Texas lawyers and law firms still have questions about exactly what is and isn’t allowed, and the potential impact for violations.
Making Sure Your Website is Compliant with State Bar of Texas Ad Rules
Making sure your website is compliant with the State Bar of Texas ad rules is just one of the many responsibilities for Texas lawyers and law firms who are launching a new site or updating an existing site.
The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct include many regulations that cover exactly what can and cannot be included on legal websites. Unfortunately, many sites are launched in a rush with no consideration for the implications of having a noncompliant site.
Planning Key to Handling the Death of a High-Profile Attorney
Making sure you’re prepared on all fronts for the death of a law firm founder or influential firm attorney is something that no one looks forward to, but failing to take a few necessary steps beforehand is a recipe for potential confusion and consternation among the attorneys at your firm, the firm’s clients, and, importantly, the lawyer’s family.
The Repeat Ethical Offenders of Social Media
Social media is a great tool for keeping up with the news, friends and family, sometimes in the blink of an eye.
Despite the many benefits of this hyper connectivity, however, social media can also cause problems in the business world for those whose viewpoints may conflict with their clients, employees or colleagues. While there are a variety of these social media ethics violators, there are three types that all lawyers should know about and avoid emulating.