Ethics and Professionalism
The New York Advertising Rules: An Important Review And Update — 4 NY Ethics & Professionalism Credits

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

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