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Sixth Circuit Holds Kentucky Bar Association Unconstitutionally Applied Rule of Professional Conduct to Curb Free Speech

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In Berry v Schmitt, the Sixth Circuit held that the Kentucky Bar Association (“KBA”) could not use Kentucky Rule of Professional Conduct 8.2(a) to bar an attorney, John Berry, from commenting on the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission investigation of Senate President David Williams.  Senator Williams was investigated for alleged fund-raising violations.  Berry attended the public… Continue Reading