Ethics Opinion Advises Judges to Avoid LinkedIn
May a judge accept LinkedIn connection requests from lawyers who appear in the judge’s court? No, according to a recent Massachusetts judicial ethics opinion. See Ma. Court System, CJE Op. No. …
New Ethics Opinion Addresses LinkedIn “Endorsements”
A new advisory opinion from New York addresses “[t]he ethical implications of attorney profiles on LinkedIn.” See N.Y. County Lawyers Association Professional Ethics Committee, Formal Op. 748 (Mar. 10, 2015). …
Florida Lawyers Challenge Constitutionality of Prohibition Against Use of Words “Specialize” and “Expertise”
Florida lawyers have filed suit in a Tallahassee federal court challenging the constitutionality of, among other new disciplinary rules, those that prohibit a lawyer from “stating or implying” that the …
Should I Display “Endorsements” for “Skills and Expertise” on My LinkedIn Profile Page?
I wouldn’t (and don’t). LinkedIn allows users to display endorsements for “Skills & Expertise” that have been noted by other LinkedIn subscribers. For example, my LinkedIn profile page allows me to …
What Should I Consider Before Using Social Media?
Introduction Weblogs and social networking sites (such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) are increasingly[1] a part of the everyday lives of lawyers as well as the clients, witnesses, opponents and judges …
May I List My Practice “Specialty” on LinkedIn?
I sure wouldn’t. The New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics advised in a Summer 2013 ethics opinion that a lawyer may not list the lawyer’s services under …