New California law raises stakes for lawsuit advertising
Senate Bill 37, which was supported by the Consumer Attorneys of California and sponsored by Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), authorizes civil lawsuits to be filed against parties responsible for misleading, deceptive or false legal services
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET
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Senate Bill 37, which was supported by the Consumer Attorneys of California and sponsored by Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), authorizes civil lawsuits to be filed against parties responsible for misleading, deceptive or false legal services ads, with damages awards ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per violation of SB 37’s provisions.
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