1. New York Opinion, supra note 17; North Carolina Opinion, supra note 18; South Carolina Opinion, supra note 19. It has been widely reported that Missouri lawyer Craig S. Redler obtained approval from the Missouri State Bar Association prior to offering his Groupon. See Stephen C. Hartnett, Groupon for Lawyers?;Maryland Opinion;Before taking this innovative step,2012
2. The Legal Ethics Counsel for the Missouri Supreme Court Advisory Committee, however, has made it clear that "Missouri ethics authorities have [not] approved Groupon" usage by lawyers;Sara Rittman;GROUPON AND ETHICS OPINIONS,2013
3. It is unclear what prompted North Carolina to change its conclusion. 99. Maryland Opinion, supra note 15; Nebraska Opinion;18 AM,2011