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What's up with all the ads for law firms?

Oct 4, 2024 · 18m
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  • Lawyer advertising barely existed 50 years ago due to state bar prohibitions; now ubiquitous with creative, memorable commercials
  • Two lawyers placing newspaper ad challenged bar restrictions; right to advertise eventually became protected as fundamental constitutional right
  • Traces how court battles elevated lawyer advertising to same level as other important freedoms

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