Cell phone violation: when do I have to tell my employer?

Within 24 hours

 

Failing to do so within 24 hrs is an automatic termination at several companies I've worked for.

 

I'd love to get that call from an attorney, the first thing im doing is hitting that nice little button that says this call is being recorded, the next thing I'm doing is contacting the ABA. Most states have laws on the books making it illegal for lawyers to directly solicit.

 

This is not 100% correct. I have asked about Attorneys sending letters several times, and all I get in return is grey area. An Attorney is prohibited from direct contact in some situations but not all situations. All I know is, back in 2002, I got those letters from St Louis. In fact, I hired one of the Attorneys who got my speeding ticket reduced to a noise violation. I am not an Attorney and I am not versed in legal ethics. These days Attorneys are on TV advertising.

Before I posted this reply, I took a few moments to research Missouri rules because my situation happened in that state. Here is what I found. Based on this opinion, those letters were legal.


Rules: 4-7.2; 4-7.3
Information About Legal Services
Advertising; Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
Subject: Advertising and Solicitation
Summary: requirements for solicitation letters to clients, former clients, and prospective clients
QUESTION: Attorney’s firm is preparing to send out a letter with a firm resume to clients, former clients and prospective clients. These mailings would tell clients a little bit about the firm and what they do. Attorney wants to ensure that all bases are covered and no Rules of Professional Conduct are broken.

ANSWER: If Attorney is sending the letters to current and former clients, Rule 4-7.3 does not apply. If the letter is going to others, whether Rule 4-7.3 or 4-7.2 apply depends on whether Attorney knows that person or company needs the particular services Attorney offers. If Attorney is just sending the letter based upon general information about the type of business of the addressee, the letter will fall under 4-7.2. If Attorney is sending it to someone with a known need, the letter will fall under Rule 4-7.3. If Rule 4-7.3 applies, the word advertisement must be as large as the largest type in the letterhead. If Rule 4-7.2 applies, it will require the “choice” statement found in Rule 4-7.2(f).

 

I never said you should look at the keyboard. Anyone that has heard of touch typing knows this is a fact of life. Anyone that ever used a flip phone with a T9 keyboard long enough also knows you don't have to look to type. I am not requiring or recommending anyone even leave the house. I am saying there is an alternative to touching your phone in plain view of the motoring public and cops if one decided for himself to do that.

 

The next time you drive a truck, can you glance at your knee or your lap briefly while driving without crashing, if you wait until nobody is around you?

 

There's definitely some loopholes and states will differ. In Texas contacting a potential client unsolicited is 500-1500 per occurrence, and an additional $500 if their phone is on the do not call registry.