The Legal Marketing Association New England Chapter just sent out an update to its members regarding the new Connecticut advertising rules and a recent opinion regarding confidentiality of e-mail communications received via web site.
New Connecticut Advertising Rules
Any firm or individual lawyer promoting legal services in the New England region needs to be aware of Connecticut’s new advertising rules slated to take effect on July 1, 2007. These new rules require the electronic submission of advertising as defined by the state of Connecticut Judicial Branch.E-mail Content Transmitted Via Website
A recent Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) advisory ruling with respect to prospective client communication via firm websites states that absent of appropriate disclaimers, prospective client communication transmitted via email links from a firm’s website must be held in confidence. (See report in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly).
Just passing along this good information. Thanks LMA New England.
