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Do you think that the current system of separate lawyer regulations in each of the 50 state is an efficient and effective way to govern the delivery of legal services?
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In the global economy where other countries like Canada, the UK and Australia are deregulating legal services, what is the effect of having state-by-state regulation of US lawyers?
| It hurts the ability of US lawyers to compete with foreign law firms. |
| It has no effect. |
| I helps the ability of US lawyers to compete with foreign law firms |
| Other, please specify |
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Does the current system of separate lawyer regulations in each of the 50 state make legal services more expensive for business clients operating more than one state?
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Is now the time to implement a single, uniform set of lawyer regulations across the US?
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If a lawyer is admitted to practice in one state and is in good standing, should other states recognize this fact and permit the lawyer to practice there as well, without having to take the bar exam again?
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Should there be a less restrictive set of lawyer regulations for "sophisticated clients"? (Defined as corporations that are publicly traded, or repeat users of legal services, or that have assets of $25 million, or have an annual budget for legal services of over $300,000, or operate in at least 5 jurisdictions, or are a government agency.)
| Yes, it's a good idea. |
| It doesn't make any difference. |
| No, it's a bad idea. |
| Other, please specify |
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Which is the best agency to regulate legal services in the US?
| The Federal Trade Commission |
| The Supreme Court of the US |
| US Department of Justice |
| State bar associations and courts |
| Administrative Office of the US Courts |
| US Department of Labor |
| American Bar Association |
| Other, please specify |
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Considering the damage the 4-year recession has caused the legal profession, should lawyers have greater freedom to market their services under a uniform set of lawyer regulations?
| Yes, current state-by-state rules are inconsistent and hurt law firm marketing. |
| No, the current state-by-state regulations are sufficient. |
| Other, please specify |
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