SEARCY etal v FLORIDA BAR etal

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Case Number:

4:13-cv-00664

Court:

Florida Northern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

ROBERT L HINKLE

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    Fla. Can't Stop Attys From Touting Expertise, Judge Says

    A Florida Bar rule that prohibits law firms from truthfully advertising on their websites that they specialize in, or have expertise in, a given practice area is unconstitutional, a Florida federal judge ruled Wednesday, enjoining officials in the state from enforcing the rule.

  2. July 21, 2014

    Fla. Bar Can't Nix Firm's Suit Over Advertising Rules

    A Florida federal judge on Monday dismissed a law firm's claim that the Florida Bar's rules regarding attorney advertising are unconstitutionally vague, but allowed claims that the rules violate the firm's First Amendment rights to proceed.

  3. December 16, 2013

    Fla. Law Firm Sues State Bar Over Social Media Rules

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