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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Feb. 4, 2026

California tightens reins on attorney advertising

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Shawn Shaffie

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Parker Shaffie LLP

Phone: (213) 622-4441

Email: shaffie@parkershaffiellp.com

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Allan J. Favish

Senior Counsel
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California tightens reins on attorney advertising

The landscape of legal marketing in California has undergone a seismic shift. With the enactment of Senate Bill 37, the state has modernized and sharpened the Business and Professions Code regarding attorney advertising.

For California firms, the update represents more than just a clerical change; it introduces aggressive new penalties and expands the definition of "advertisement" to meet the digital age. As the law took full effect on Jan. 1, 2026,...

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