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California Task Force Proposes Innovative Regulatory Changes that Add Technology and Nonlawyer into the Legal Services Mix

by in Attorney Client Relationship, Legal Services, Referral Services, Technology. Posted August 6, 2019
After a recent study found that ethics rules which prevent lawyers from working with other disciplines is driving up the cost of legal services and pricing consumers out of the legal market, California’s State Bar is taking steps to allow lawyers and firms to evolve their business practices and keep up with the times.
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Indiana

Indiana Cautions Lawyers About Affiliations with Legal Services Companies and Out-Of-State Law Firms

by in Advisory Opinion, Attorneys Fees, Conflict of Interest, Legal Services, legal services corporations, out of state law firms, Outsourcing, Referral Services, Rules of Professional Conduct. Posted February 27, 2019
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission recently advised caution for attorneys who may be approached by non-lawyer companies or out-of-state law firms offering an affiliation and fee sharing to provide legal services to Indiana clients.
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Florida

Florida Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Attorney Referral Rules that Allow for Non-Lawyer Ownership of a Lawyer Referral Service

by in Legal Services, News, Professionalism, Referral Services, Services, Technology. Posted April 23, 2018
In an opinion issued on March 8, 2018, the Florida Supreme Court amended the lawyer referral rules under 4-7.22 making significant changes to the rule by broadening definitions, categorizing referral companies as “qualifying providers” and “matching services”, and removing the requirement that lawyer referral services include a disclaimer.
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