Florida’s Restrictive Rules on Advertising in Websites and Social Media are Unconstitutional Firm Contends in Recent Lawsuit

In 2013 Florida adopted new rules on lawyer advertising that impose restrictions on websites and blogs. In particular, statements in these media must be “objectively verifiable.” A lawsuit filed December 10 challenges the constitutionality of the rules under the First Amendment. The complaint includes a detailed history of Florida’s broad restrictions on lawyer advertising.

 

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