The use of «& Associates» is not likely any more
misleading than law firm names that include dead or retired partners in their names.
Not exact matches
There are cases from other jurisdictions, such as Minnesota, which hold that «[t] he use of the word «Associates» or the phrase «& Associates» in a
law firm name, letterhead or other professional designation is false and
misleading if the use conveys the impression the
law firm has more attorneys practicing
law in the
firm than is actually the case.»
«All we are seeking is for the court to order that
misleading ads put up by DuProprio be withdrawn,» says lawyer Éric Vallières of the Montreal
law firm McMillan, which is representing the more
than 13,000 - member QFREB.