LEGAL SERVICES ADVERTISEMENTS

HB 262 requires law firms advertising settlement or judgment amounts in civil cases to also disclose the specific fees charged to the client for that case. It directly affects attorneys and law firms that use monetary figures (e.g., "$50,000 settlement") in promotional materials. The bill mandates this disclosure in all such advertisements, with violations subject to a $500 civil penalty per offense assessed by the attorney general. Penalties collected must be deposited into the state school fund, and enforcement can be pursued by the attorney general or district attorneys with permission. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.