New Jersey

remote work

Remote Lawyering: New Jersey and Ohio On Board

by in New Jersey, Ohio, Remote Work, UPL. Posted October 14, 2021
New Jersey joins other jurisdictions in providing guidance for lawyers working remotely, while Ohio implements 5.5 Rule Amendment As we continue to see the pandemic’s lasting effects on the practice of law, more states provide guidance on how to navigate the new era of practicing law remotely. Next up: New Jersey and Ohio. Although New ...
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social media

New Jersey Issues a Social Media Mulligan, But Warns Lawyers that Social Media Competence is Required

by in Lawyers, legalethics, New Jersey, Social Media. Posted October 7, 2021
Social Media Savvy Required for Lawyers The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order in which it declined to impose discipline on an attorney for his improper use of Facebook in 2007.  The decision stems from events that began in 2007, when attorney John Robertelli, according to  the Supreme Court of New Jersey Opinion, ...
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Geo-fencing

Geo-Fencing: Abusive or Astute Attorney Advertising?

by in Advertising, Advertising Rules, Attorney Advertising, electronic communication, legal ethics, New Jersey, Uncategorized. Posted April 20, 2021
New Jersey Opinion 46 Addresses Geo-Fencing Lawyers have discovered the electronic marketing techniques referred to as geo-fencing or geo-targeting and have inquired about the propriety of their use in attorney advertising.  The New Jersey Committee on Attorney Advertising has recently responded in Opinion 46 with guidance that permits geo-fencing with specific limitations. A bit of ...
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