As used in this part: “Legal advertisement” means a solicitation of legal services through television; radio; internet, including a domain name; newspaper or other periodical; outdoor display; or other written, electronic, or recorded communication; “Person” means an individual or legal entity that advertises legal services or that identifies potential clients for attorneys or law firms; […]
A person shall not do any of the following in a legal advertisement: Fail to disclose at the beginning of any recorded advertisement or display in a conspicuous location on any printed or electronic written legal advertisement that the legal advertisement is a paid advertisement for legal services; Present a legal advertisement as a “medical […]
A person shall not use, cause to be used, obtain, sell, transfer, or disclose protected health information to another person for the purpose of soliciting an individual for legal services without written authorization from the individual who is the subject of the information. In addition to any other remedy provided by law: A person who […]
Any words or statements required by this section to appear in a legal advertisement must be presented clearly and conspicuously. Written disclosures must be clearly legible and, if televised or displayed electronically, displayed for a sufficient time to enable a viewer to easily see and fully read the disclosure. Spoken disclosures must be plainly audible […]
A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in part 1 of this chapter. Any violation of this part constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and is subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection […]
Nothing in this part: Limits or otherwise affects the authority of the Tennessee Supreme Court to regulate the practice of law, enforce the Rules of Professional Conduct, or discipline persons admitted to the bar; or Creates or implies liability on behalf of a broadcaster who holds a license for over-the-air terrestrial broadcasting from the federal […]
