Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rule on Solicitation of Clients

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the amendment of Rule 7.3, which pertains to the solicitation of clients.

The Rule was amended to prohibit all client solicitations that "seek[] representation of the respondent in a case brought under any law providing for an ex parte protective order for personal protection when the solicitation is made prior to the respondent having been served with the order."

The changes are effective immediately. The new Rule is available online.