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In his useful 3.3-hour, November 1, 2010 program, Patrick M. Connors, Professor of Law at Albany Law School, provides a practical review of significant developments in the New York Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorney advertising and solicitation. The Unified Court Rules on advertising impact virtually every New York attorney, and also govern attorneys outside of New York who solicit within the state. Topics include: • Alexander v. Cahill: Court Challenges to Advertising Rules • Rule 1.0 - Terminology • Rule 1.8(e) - Advancing or Guaranteeing Financial Assistance • Rule 4.5 - Communication after incidents involving personal injury or wrongful death • Rule 7.1 - Advertising, including lawyers outside New York who advertise and solicit in New York; group radio advertisements; client testimonials, endorsements and disclaimers; and advertisements concerning fees • Rule 7.2 - Payment for Referrals • Rule 1.5 - Fees and Division of Fees • Rule 7.3 - Solicitation and Recommendation of Professional Employment • More FORMS: For fully-editable downloadable forms in many categories, please go to www.NLFforms.com. BOOKS FOR LAWYERS: Over 40 useful books on important legal issues facing attorneys are now available for immediate download at www.NLFforms.com. (Reading books without also listening to or viewing a recorded seminar earns NO CLE credits.)
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