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Read the case Shapero v. Kentucky in which the Supreme Court held that certain types of lawyer solicitation are protected commercial speech under the First Amendment and then answer the following questions.
Do you think that letters like those sent by Shapero should be protected speech under the Constitution – why or why not?
Do you believe targeted lawyer advertising can be effectively regulated without being totally banned – why or why not?
Post your answers to the Discussion Board and be sure to respond to your classmates’ posts.
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Based on the article, “U.S. Supreme Court” by Shapero v. Kentucky, I think that letter like the ones sent by Shapero ought to be protected speech under the constitution. Based on the current law, I think it is against the law to expose lawyer’s solicitation. There are a number of ethics, rules, and regulations as well that govern lawyers…………………….
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