A group of Louisiana attorneys is asking a federal judge in New Orleans to block the state’s highest court from enforcing its new restrictions on lawyers’ advertisements. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman didn’t immediately rule today after hearing arguments in a pair of lawsuits that several attorneys filed against the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. The board is asking Feldman to throw out the cases. It says the new rules are designed to curb deceptive ads. The suits claim they impose unconstitutional restrictions on freedom of expression. The Louisiana Supreme Court adopted the new rules and said they will take effect on Oct. 1. The new rules limit use of mottos, celebrity endorsements, re-enactments, client testimonials and other advertising methods.
Judge weighs bid to block limits on lawyer ads
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