Committee advances bill to require clearer disclosures in legal advertising after heated debate S.821 would require attorneys and legal advertising services to disclose attorney fees and litigation costs when ads reference a specific dollar settlement, require naming the attorney handling a case, expand coverage to third‑party lead generators, and leave enforcement to the Department of Consumer Affairs; the committee adopted a subcommittee amendment and reported the bill favorably by 15‑3.

A new bill aiming to overhaul legal advertising practices has passed a key committee, mandating clearer disclosures on attorney fees and more transparency for clients.

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Louisiana State Bar updates online advertising rules for lawyers Louisiana State Bar enforces new online advertising compliance regulations for attorneys

House Bill 430 is set to revolutionize legal advertising in Louisiana by cracking down on misleading practices and promoting transparency, but will it stifle lawyers' marketing efforts?

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