Blogging as Lawyer Advertising -- An Update

Earlier on this blog, I reported on proposed rules in New York which would include blogs within the scope of lawyer advertising if the blog could be accessed from a computer in New York, even if the attorney is not practicing or domiciled in New York.

According to Stephanie Francis Ward, New York Revises Ad Rules, ABA J e-Report, Jan. 19, 2007, "[i]n the final regulations, which go into effect Feb. 1, it's made clear that such computer advertising regulations only apply to licensed New York lawyers."

One of the new requirements is "that all attorney Web sites include the term attorney advertising on home pages."