Ethics 1.0 in a Web 2.0 World
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INTERPRETIVE COMMENT 17
I. Internet Domain Names Rule 7.01 prohibits lawyers and law firms from advertising or practicing under a trade name or a name that is false and misleading. Therefore, an internet domain name or URL may not be used as the name under which a lawyer or firm does business. A domain name that is a reasonable variation of the law firm name as permitted under Rule 7.01 or that is a description of the lawyer or law firm may be used as a locater or electronic address only if such use does not violate the provisions of 7.02.
Rule 7.02 Communications Concerning a Lawyer’s Services (a) A lawyer shall not make or sponsor a false or misleading communication about the qualifications or the services of any lawyer or firm. A communication is false or misleading if it: (1) contains a material misrepresentation of fact or law, or omits a fact necessary to make the statement considered as a whole not materially misleading;
The Service must not state that it is making referrals or describe itself in such a way that would cause a
reasonable potential client to believe the Service is selecting, referring and recommending the participating
lawyers.
Opinion 573