Californian lawyers engaging in social media are subject to the same professional conduct restrictions as advertising, the Californian Bar has found. The thin line between bloggers who are promoting their wares and those engaging in online commmentary had triggered the Bar of California's Standing Committee on Professional Responsiblitiy and Conduct to issue draft guidance to the increasing numbers of lawyers engaging in social media. Source: Law360
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